Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the HR Specialist and the overall direction of the Head of Support Services as well as the technical guidance of IPAS HR, the HR Senior Associate is responsible for administering and implementing services, plans, and processes covering the array of Human Resources Management service lines for optimal employee and talent management, i.e. recruitment, learning, performance management, transition, organizational development, and contract management, S/he serves as the first contact for internal and external clients in resolving questions on processes and procedures and provision of guidance and information related to HR initiatives and services to a wide range of UNOPS clients.

Summary of Key Functions

•Support to policy development and implementation
•Advisory Services
•Talent Acquisition and Administration
•Team Management
•Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

1. Support to policy development and implementation

•Contribute to HR policy development and corporate HR initiatives by assisting to maintain data on trends, risks and opportunities and sharing local HR best practices.
•Provide substantive HR expertise to assist in projects in support of HR initiatives for attainment of business objectives in line with the corporate HR strategy.
•Assist to generate strategic and operational workforce data for planning, including related statistical summaries and movements of UNOPS Office/Projects Centre personnel.
•Support the communication on HR policy changes and new HR initiatives to management and personnel, providing guidance as needed.

2. Advisory Services

•Provide guidance on HR related systems and processes including but not limited to Recruitment, Contracts, Position Management, Performance Management, Benefits and Entitlements consistent with UNOPS rules and procedures.
•Provide advice and guidance to personnel on administrative procedures, processes and practices.
•Act as liaison between unit and internal and external clients and provide proactive customer service to expedite completion of projects, and provide information.
•As the first face of HR, ensure that new hires first impressions are positive and that they have all in-processing information completed.

Skills

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

•Completion of Secondary education required.
•First University Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent disciplines is desirable.
•Knowledge of  UN policies, procedures and practices is highly desirable.

Experience:

•Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in an international and/or national organization in providing HR advisory, recruitment, and/or HR-generalist, support services is required.
•Some experience in UN system organizations is desirable.
•Experience in use of HR information and/or Enterprise systems is desirable.

Language Requirements:

•Full knowledge in English and Arabic is required.
•Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset.

Application period: 27-Nov-2024 to 04-Dec-2024