Human Resources Associate

The Human Resources Associate is responsible for administering and implementing services, plans, and

processes covering the array of Human Resources Management service lines for optimal employee talent

management, i.e., recruitment, learning, performance management, transition, organizational development,

and contract management, S/he serves as the first contact for internal and external clients in resolving

questions on processes and procedures and provision of guidance and information related to HR initiatives

and services to a wide range of UNOPS clients.

Summary functions:

1. Support to policy development and implementation

2. Advisory Services

3. Talent Acquisition and Administration

4. Team Management 5. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

Education

• Completion of Secondary education required.
• Knowledge of  UN policies, procedures and practices highly desirable             

Work Experience

• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in an international and/or national organization in providing HR advisory, recruitment, and/or HR-generalist, support services.
• Some experience in UN system organizations is desirable
• Proficiency in computers and office software packages (MS Office) is required.
• Experience in use of HR information and/or Enterprise systems is desirable

Language

• Full knowledge of the working language English and French is essential
• Knowledge of Spanish and Haitian Creole language is an asset

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time or 6:00 PM Haiti time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Haiti

The UNOPS Haiti office supports international partners and the Haitian Government in their work to improve lives following the 2010 earthquake. UNOPS project managers and their local employees are helping to check the safety of damaged houses, build transitional shelters for homeless families, provide cleaner toilets for those living in camps, clear canals of debris to prevent floods, repair roads, and construct maternity centres and schools.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.