CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER， ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA

CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER， P5
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Reference Link: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=55591

Department/Office: ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA
Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
Posting Period: 04 February 2016 - 03 April 2016
Job Opening Number: 55591

Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Human Resources Services Section, Division of Administration, in the Economic Commission for Africa. The incumbent will report directly to the Director of the Division of Administration. For more information on the ECA and its mandate, please visit www.uneca.org.

The Chief of Human Resources Services is responsible for a fully integrated and regulatory-compliant human resources section in the Commission. He/she provides strategic advice to the senior leadership team and hiring managers on human resources planning and management, policy implementation and monitoring in order to ensure that HR and Commission’s strategy are aligned and responsive to evolving changes in mandate and phase, operational priorities and budgetary imperatives.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management is required. Demonstrated experience in administration of justice in international organizations and in managing a very large and diverse work force is desirable.

Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French is highly desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.