HR Officer

• Contribute to HR L&D development and corporate HR L&D initiatives by compiling and maintaining data on trends, risks and opportunities and sharing local HR best practices.

• Provide technical or administrative services in support of L&D initiatives for attainment of business objectives in line with the corporate HR strategy.

• Manage the delivery of the regular in-country induction/onboarding programme for all personnel.

• Communicate L&D policy changes and new L&D initiatives to management and personnel, providing guidance as needed.

• Identify the learning needs and develop the annual learning plan through compilation of training requirements and training needs assessment in coordination with the learning focal points in the funds and programmes 

• Organize, facilitate and/or deliver training  and learning initiatives, including virtual and face to face workshops, e-learning courses, certification programs, among others.

• Collate data and produce L&D related reports required for monthly review and reporting.

• Analyze the data and report on main findings and suggestions for improvement

• Act as the focal person for L&D activities for UNOPS Myanmar, provide reports on participants’ feedback and conduct brainstorming sessions for continuous improvement of the L&D service delivery.

• When delegated, proctor official certification programmes for project management (PRINCE2)  exams.

• Advanced University degree in Human Resources management, Business Administration, social or behavioral sciences.
• Or a First University degree in Human Resources management or related fields combined with 2 years of relevant experience.

• A minimum of one year of experience in professional-level recruitment and/or HR generalist services in an international, public or corporate organization.
• A first-level university degree in combination with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
• Experience in managing learning and development activities/initiatives is required. 
• Some experience in UN system organizations preferably in a developing country is desirable.
• Proficiency in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office, Google Suite, etc) is required. 

• Fluency in English and Myanmar language is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: Local ICA Specialist 8
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.