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• Prepare HR related documents for the
  annual operations programme review. Provide input in the review of the
  training needs of the staff, making appropriate proposals to meet
  identified needs.
• Guide staff members on their rights,
  obligations, benefits and entitlements, and assist them in interpreting
  UN/UNHCR staff rules and regulations.
• Actively participate in the recruitment of
  local staff including the drafting of vacancy notices and arranging for
  typing, driving and/or other tests on the required skills. Draft
  submissions for the review by the local Assignments Committee (AC).
• The Human Resources Associate will also
  administer recruitment, assignment and reassignment of local staff in the
  AOR, in accordance with UN/UNHCR rules and procedures. Update personnel
  records in the office, including MSRP entries into HR module where this
  activity has been rolled out from PAPS to the respective office.
• Assist and coach administrative staff
  performing personnel administration related functions, including
  maintenance of the attendance, overtime and leave records.
• Support the newly-arrived international
  staff with administrative formalities related to their accreditations,
  security/ground passes, submission of completed forms and related
  documents to headquarters, arrangements for their onward travel to the
  field office, if applicable.
• Administer UNHCR medical insurance plan
  for locally recruited staff. Provide administrative support to staff and
  dependants in case of medical evacuations.
• Maintain liaison with the counterparts at
  support sections and divisions at headquarters, as well as at the
  respective Bureau, on matters related to the personnel administration
  support, medical and other issues of staff welfare and safety.
• Perform other duties as required.

• The workforce in the AOR is well-informed
  of and understands the organisation human resources policies and
  practices.
• UNHCR provides a healthy, safe and
  respectful working environment for its workforce in the AOR.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNHCR Human Resources Associate job opportunity should have completed
  secondary education with post-secondary training/certificate in Business
  Administration, Office Management, Human Resources Management or related
  field.
• At least six years of previous relevant
  professional experience.
• Extensive knowledge of UNHCR
  administrative procedures and processes and exposure to provision of
  support services in an international organization.
• Fluency in English and working knowledge
  of another relevant UN language or local language

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