Deadline: 29 August 2015
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Human Resource Specialist based in Kinshasa,Democratic Republic of Congo .
UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Human Resource specialist will perform the following functions-
- Implementation of HR strategy in the Operational Hub; effective implementation of the internal control; proper design and functioning of the HR management system;
- Full compliance of HR activities with UN rules and regulations, UNOPS policies, procedures and strategies; interpretation and application of HR policies and regulations and provision of advice to senior managers on their applications, taking into account their particular needs;
- Advice to senior management on HR new practices and their implementation (succession planning, career development and transition), strategic recruitment, advice on contract modalities, learning plan and performance evaluation).
- Operational Hub HR business processes mapping and elaboration/establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management, control of the workflows in the HR Unit.
- Leads the advocacy for the implementation, monitoring and compliance of the HR policies including gender and harassment, career development and knowledge management;
- Full compliance and completion by Operational Hub staff member of the Harassment course;
- Development of procedures and practices that contribute to enhanced and improved HR management.
- Advice to office management on staff member competencies; Advice on staff member career development and training needs through the PRA and PER;
- Full compliance of the guidelines of the Appointment and Selection Panel.
- Management of the International staff entitlements and position funding delegated to the HR Unit. Close communication with local Government institutions to solve international staff-related issues.
- Close communication with HQ´s focal points pertaining to the correct administration of staff member entitlements and benefits.
- Design and implementation of training for operations/programme staff on HR related issues, topics;
- Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in HR administration;
- Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
- Development of CDOH Hub learning plan in line with office needs in order to ensure staff is fully acquainted with UNOPS corporate regulations, rules and procedures, and the relevant tools and systems in place.
- Survey and identification of new learning opportunities to enhance the continuous professionalization of CODH Hub
- Elaboration and implementation of the protocol for performance appraisal process, facilitation of the process.
- Implementation of effective systems for the performance evaluation, including training to supervisor for an effective use of the tool leading to career development. Advice on work plan, monitoring and performance team evaluation.
- Effective learning management including establishment of the Whole Office Learning plan and individual learning plans in collaboration with the Senior Management.
- Effective counseling to staff on career advancement, development needs, learning possibilities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study with an additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s Degree requirement
- 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing HR management support.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in handling of web based management systems
- Fluency in French and English is essential.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNOPS.
