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• The jobholder provides advice and support to
  managers and staff on human resources related matters;
• Prepares special reports and participates
  and/or leads special human resources projects as required, on behalf of
  the Service Line;
• Keeps abreast of developments in various
  areas of human resources;
• The HR Officer leads a team of Human
  Resources and Finance assistants to provide support to client Missions in
  all areas of onboarding and separation of staff and non-staff (as
  appropriate), administration of entitlements and benefits, contract
  management, and other operational and transactional activities;
• Regularly monitors the work load assigned to
  the team for backlogs and takes appropriate action as necessary; coaches
  staff under his/her responsibility and identifies needs for continuous
  learning.
• Guides the HR Partners under his/her
  responsibility regarding personnel administration, staff benefits and
  entitlements, monitors all transactions performed by the HR Partners under
  his/her responsibility to ensure accuracy and quality, advises HR Partners
  under supervision on the level of remuneration for consultants and individual
  contractors;
• Periodically monitors operational activities
  of HR assistants under supervision, ensures the accuracy and efficiency of
  all transactional and operational processes as per established SOPs and
  benchmarks.

• Works closely with Hiring Managers and CHROs
  in the Client Missions regarding onboarding / placement and the separation
  of staff;
• Keenly reviews recommendation on the
  selection of candidate by client offices;
• Oversees all activities related to Offer
  Management within the Service Line;
• On behalf of the Service Line, monitors and
  evaluates offer management / on boarding – related activities and the
  separation activities for Client Missions, and recommends changes or
  corrections related to procedures to these offices in line with the rules
  and regulations in force for these functions.

• Provides advice on interpretation and
  application of policies, regulations and rules. Reviews and provides
  advice on exceptions to policies, regulation and rules.
• Administers and provides advice on salary and
  related benefits, travel, and social security entitlements.
• Determines and recommends benefits and
  entitlements for staff on the basis of contractual status.
• Regularly reviews policies and procedures and
  recommends changes as required.
• Reviews and recommends level of remuneration
  for consultants.

• Identifies and analyzes staff development and
  career support needs and designs programmes to meet identified needs.
  Prepares monitoring reports on staff development and career support
  programmes;
• Designs, plans, monitors and provides
  induction orientation programme and briefing to new staff members.
• Provides performance management advice to
  staff within the Service Line and to RSCE management. Assists supervisors
  and staff with understanding and using the performance appraisal system
  (PAS).
• The incumbent will assess training needs of
  the Service Line and identifies, designs and delivers training programmes
  to staff at all levels within the Service Line.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  Human Resources Officer career opportunity should hold an advanced
  university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources
  management, business or public administration, social sciences, education
  or related area is required. A first-level university degree in
  combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
  advanced university degree.
• At least five years of progressively
  responsible experience in Human Resources, Administration or related field
  at the national and international level is required.
• Previous experience with human resources
  systems and management in an international setting is desirable.
• Prior experience working in a United Nations
  common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political
  missions and UN agencies, funds and programmes) – or similar international
  organization or non-governmental organization – in a conflict or
  post-conflict setting is desirable.
• Previous experience with financial management
  or accounting in an international setting is desirable.
• Expert knowledge of Organizational ERP tool
  (Umoja) or equivalent and ability to conduct required transactions in a
  business environment is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English (both oral and
  written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an
  advantage

• Professionalism: Knowledge of human resources
  policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an
  organizational setting. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions,
  make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in
  achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject
  matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing
  deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than
  personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or
  challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for
  incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of
  women and men in all areas of work.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with
  colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely
  valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others;
  places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance
  with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely
  reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts
  joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are
  consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and
  assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount
  of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for
  contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as
  necessary; uses time efficiently.

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