Human Resources Officer (9 positions) at UNITED NATIONS

To apply, please send an email your application to: krishnaswamyp@un.org

Grade Level: P3
Functional Title: Human Resources Officer (9 positions)
Department/Office/Division/ Service/Section: FS/FPD/FPOS/ODCU
Job Network and Job Family: Management and Operations Support,
Human Resources
Deadline: 06 Jan 2015
Duty Station: New York
Estimated Start Date: 15/01/2015
Duration of need: until 30 June 2015*

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Organization Design and Classification Unit, Field Personnel Operations Service, and the overall guidance of the Project Manager, the Human Resources Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Participate in the preparation and validation of the organizational structure, reporting lines, numbers, levels and categories of posts in peacekeeping operations and special political missions
• Provide an analysis of the relation between staffing of missions and the functions and jobs;
• Prepare comparative analysis of staffing of similar sections for missions of the same size;
• Keep abreast with legislative decisions and organizational guidelines and prolicies pertaining to staffing of peacekeeping operations and special political missions;
• Review the job descriptions for functions applicable to positions across field missions;
• Conduct systematic review of the staffing structure of the missions at the same size and provide advice for level and functional title of all posts in similar sections based on the classified job descriptions relevant to the posts;
• Prepare reports on the finding of the structural review and job classification for field missions;
• Review and advice on the feedback of the missions on the recommendations for the level of posts in sections;
• Conduct classification review of the individual requests from field missions;
• Review of the appealed cases with a view to resolving them before submission to the Classification Appeals Committee;
• Contribute to the implementation of classification result and maintaining detailed organizational charts, staffing tables, job descriptions and standard functional titles;
• Perform other duties as required

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism

Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of United Nations staff rules and regulations and Human Resources management policies and procedures. Knowledge of United Nations classification system and experience of applying classification standards. Well-developed analytical, statistical, communications and drafting skills. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning & 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.

Client Orientation

Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management or related area. Experience in organisational design, post and staffing table management is desirable. A minimum of one year experience in post classification is desirable. Experience with IMIS, Nucleus, database management and statistical systems is required.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) in the field of Human Resources Management, Administration or related field. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and extensive experience in Human Resources Management may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

* Subject to budgetary approval, these positions might be extended until 31 December 2015.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
-Cover Letter
-Personal History Profile (visit https://inspira.un.org to generate a PHP)
-Last two completed Performance Appraisal or two Reference Letters for external applicants