Chief Human Resource Unit (P-5)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
(This is a re-advertisement.  Candidates who have applied for VA 15/022/AS published in May 2015 do not need to re-apply.)

Chief Human Resource Unit (P-5)
Administrative Services (AS) Programme
Human Resources Unit

Deadline for application: 26 August 2015
Announcement Number: VA 15/030/AS  
Expected date for entry on duty: As soon as possible
Duration of appointment: One and half years with possibility of extension
Duty Station: Bonn, Germany

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)is the focus of the political process to address Climate Change. The Convention secretariat supports the Convention and its Kyoto Protocol by a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings of the Parties.

The mandate of the Administrative Services Programme is the overall facilitation, support and guidance to programmes and the secretariat at large in the utilization and management of the human, financial and other resources for the continued implementation of the work programme and the mandated activities of the secretariat to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, compliance with relevant rules and regulations and appropriate accountability, and the facilitation of cross-cutting common services and functions.

Where will you be working
The Human Resources Unit is part of the Administrative Services (AS) programme.  You will report directly to the Coordinator of the AS programme.

What will you be doing
You will ensure that human resource (HR) initiatives are integrated into the secretariat’s overall business planning; act as a catalyst for change to ensure the secretariat is able to meet its business objectives, link HR management with strategic goals and objectives to improve business performance and develop a work environment that fosters innovation and creativity; and lead the development and implementation of the HR Unit work programme.

You will have the following responsibilities:

1. You will develop and implement secretariat HR management strategies, policies and procedures ensuring the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of new initiatives and procedures, (e.g. performance management, HR systems and procedures, job classification, recruitment etc.) which incorporate best practices and lead to strategic HR action plans that reach targets that are historically difficult to achieve (e.g. gender, geographic distribution, etc) and provide optimal support to the secretariat’s operational business needs and priorities;
2. You will lead the Human Resources Unit, manage the work programme and related activities, including recruitment, job classification, administration of entitlements, staff relations, staff counselling, training and development, organizational change and implementation of reform initiatives etc; allocate financial and human resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery and develop staff performance through encouragement of professional growth and a results-oriented, client service environment;
3. You will provide guidance and support to management on secretariat HR issues, and on organization design, change management and work-life balance, give substantive input to the preparation of reports for presentation to management and intergovernmental bodies and contribute to reports on budget/programme performance and on programmatic/substantive issues;
4. You will represent the secretariat at external meetings and maintain networks with senior colleagues in other UN organizations on HR best practices and emerging issues, participate in inter-agency meetings on a variety of issues and meetings, workshops and seminars to keep abreast of emerging HR professional issues.

What are we looking for

Educational background
Required: Advanced university degree in human resources, business or public administration, law, social and behavioral sciences, psychology, management or related area. A combination of relevant first degree and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. 

Added Advantage: Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning and/or development, employee relations, learning and staff development or related areas.

Experience
Required:A minimum of ten (10) years progressively responsible experience especially in the areas of human resources planning and management, recruitment, compensation, organizational planning and/or development, staff relations, learning and staff development, staff counseling etc. At least three (3) years proven track record of working with senior managers to initiate and drive changes. 

Advantage: Work experience in an international environment, particularly in the United Nations and/ or international organization.

Language skills
Required: Fluency in English

Desired: Fluency in an additional UN official language

Specific professional knowledge
Required:  

• Demonstrated professional competence and success in the delivery of innovative and cost-effective HR services and the application of HR policies and procedures in a complex multicultural environment.
• Proven track records in developing HR policies, position papers and related administrative guidelines.
• Knowledge and understanding of the latest development in HR theories and solutions.
• Good knowledge and experience in human resources management in the United Nations common system and/or other international organizations.

Job related skills
Required:    

• Good conceptual and analytical ability to view a situation from a logical and systematic perspective.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to present information in a clear and logical manner both orally and in writing. 
• Excellent inter-personal and negotiating skills, client orientation, leadership and people management skills, team-work; demonstrated ability to lead projects and supervise the work of others. 
• Good understanding and experience with the application of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other HR systems. 

What is the selection process:
You may be invited for assessment of your technical/professional knowledge. If successful you may be invited for the final stage of the selection process, which consists of a competency based interview to assess the skills and aptitudes required to successfully perform the functions of the post. The following set of competencies for this particular post will be applied: Thinking strategically and Building the Vision, Being responsive to clients and partners, Delivering Results, Leading and Empowering Others and Sound Judgment and Decision Making.

How to apply:
Candidates, whose qualifications and experience match what we are looking for, should use the on-line application system available athttp://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment

Please note:

1. Qualified women candidates and candidates from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.
2. Service is limited to the UNFCCC Secretariat.
3. We will confirm receipt of your application. However, only candidates under serious consideration and contacted for an interview will receive notice of the final outcome of the selection process.
4. Indicative net annual salary and allowances:
   US$ 81,704 to 87,564 (without dependents)
   US$ 87,948 to 94,563 (with dependents)
   (plus variable post adjustment, currently 28.5% % of net salary), plus other UN benefits as indicated in the link below:

https://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/conditions-of-employment.html