Human Resources Officer

As an active supporter of the UN peacekeeping missions/operations, Britain has supported the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) over the course of multiple deployments towards alleviating the humanitarian crisis situation in South Sudan. The current engagement foresees deployment of engineering troops to Malakal and Bentiu in support of major infrastructure undertakings such as a level2 hospital in Bentiu and  a pier in  Malakal.In relation to Britain’s contribution to carrying out these tasks, UNOPS has been requested to  provide camp services, materiel and maintenance  for the UK engineering troops in Malakal and Bentiu. The envisaged deployment of engineering troops is 300.

1. Ensures implementation of HR strategies and policies focusing on achievement of the

following results:

• Full compliance of HR activities with UN rules and regulations, UNOPS policies, procedures and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control, proper design and functioning of the HR management system.
• Advice to management and hiring managers on HR policies, practices and their implementation (succession planning, career development and transition), strategic recruitment, advice on contract modalities and performance evaluation. 
• Establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management, control of the workflows in the HR Unit.
• Development of procedures and practices that contribute to enhanced and improved HR management.

2. Ensures effective human resources management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Management of transparent and competitive recruitment and selection processes including updated job descriptions, proper job classification, vacancy announcement, screening of candidates, organization and chairing of interview panels, making recommendations on recruitment.
• Development and maintenance of data base of job applications
• Advice to project managers on transparent and competitive process for project recruitment, adequate TOR describing terms of payment based on results, standard matrix of recruitment processes and request for contracts. Continuous monitoring of the entire UNOPS project recruitment process.
• Ensure full compliance of the guidelines of the Appointment and Selection Panel.
• Effective monitoring and tracking of all transactions related to positions, recruitment, HR data, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivity, recoveries, adjustments and separations 
• Management of the International staff entitlements and position funding delegated to the HR Unit. Close communication with local Government institutions to solve international staff-related issues.
• Close communication with relevant GSSC/HQ focal points pertaining to the correct administration of staff member entitlements and benefits.

3. Ensures proper staff performance management and career development focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Elaboration and implementation of the protocol for performance appraisal process, facilitation of the process.
• Implementation of effective systems for the performance evaluation, including training to supervisor for an effective use of the tool leading to career development. 
• Effective counseling to staff on career advancement, development needs, learning possibilities.

4. Ensures facilitation and promotion of knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Organization of training for the operations/ projects staff on HR-related topics.
• Survey and identification of new learning opportunities to enhance the continuous personnel learning 
• Design and implementation of training for operations/ programme staff on HR issues
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in administration.

• HR Planning ( 2 years)
• Recruitment and Selection ( 2 years)
• MS Office ( 5 years)

• Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree) Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required; or
•  First level University degree (Bachelors Degree) in a related field with an additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• A minimum 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing HR services and/or management or administration of human resources is required;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office 2010 and/or newer versions) is required;
• PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate is highly desired;
• Experience in a conflict/post-conflict environment is highly advantageous, prior experience in South Sudan is an asset;
• Knowledge of UN/UNOPS HR rules and regulations, policies and procedures is an advantage;
• Flexibility and adaptability to work under pressure and meet specific deadlines is desired;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment is desired.

• Excellent writing and oral skills in English required,
•  Fluency in another UN languages is an advantage.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen 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.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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.

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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.

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