Human Resources Assistant

The Mine Action Office in South Sudan is based in Juba and it supports the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as well as the national demining authorities in coordinating Mine Action activities in South Sudan.

The program has been coordinating and providing Quality Assurance (QA) of all humanitarian mine action activities throughout South Sudan since 2004. UNMAS South Sudan’s’ current operations focus on hazardous area surveys, landmine and ERW clearance and destruction, route verification and clearance, emergency mitigation measures for improperly stored ammunition, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education for UN personnel, humanitarian partners and vulnerable groups, entry point control using Explosive Detection Dogs (EDD) and data management.

* CANDIDATES WITH NO UN OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

* QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

• Ensure full compliance of HR processes and records with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
• Assist the supervisor in the development and implementation of a human resources management system in relation to planning, administering  and monitoring of all matters related to human resources management concerning national and other personnel including contractors;
• Review of incoming requests and all relevant documentation relating to travel requests, claims and payments, UN ID card issuance;
• Provide support in the recruitment, contract extensions and separation process and coordination of relevant documentation;
• Use tracking and monitoring tools to manage status of requests, initiating follow-up action to ensure timely submission of attendance sheets, training records, payment status etc. and complete necessary documentation;
• Review check-out/clearance forms to ensure certification from other departments, HR final clearance and submission to BSSC;
• Provide administrative support to the UNMAS programme staff as required;
• Provide briefing and guidance to other UNOPS-PSC LICA staff members on the application and interpretation of recruitment and administrative policies and procedures;
• Ensure maintenance of personnel records of ICAs and FTAs;
• Provide oral and written response to staff inquiries regarding their conditions of service; drafting of correspondence in relation to the inquiries for signature by designated Officer; 
• Update and management of the staffing tables and provision of statistical summaries related to them, including arranging and keeping track of movements, update weekly staffing and radio check reports;
• Process monitoring and tracking of transactions to ensure timely, consistent and equitable provision of services with a client focus
• Process collection, verification and follow-up on required documentation related to allowances, appointments and contracts. 
• Maintain a staff monitoring system to ensure timely retrieval of information as required.
• Assist in planning, organizing and making logistical arrangements for workshops or conference class between Juba, Entebbe Support Base and New York Office
• Undertake Protocol duties as required which includes follow-up with the ministries.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the HRO.

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 is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.