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UNAIDS is an innovative United Nations partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
UNAIDS' Cosponsors include
UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank. Visit the UNAIDS Web site at www.unaids.org |
Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/08/FT66
Title: Human Resources Officer
Grade: P3
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Fixed term appointment
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Date:
30 May 2008
Application Deadline:
25 June 2008
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
Department of Resource Management (DRM), Human Resources Management (HRM)
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
To assure that a pipeline of talented people is available to meet staffing and recruitment needs in a proactive manner by working in partnership with teams across UNAIDS to fully understand and predict the needs of the Secretariat.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Focus: To provide advice and support in the following areas: post management, planning, implementation of Human Resources (HR) action plan, talent management, assessment centre, mobility and rotation, selection and recruitment, job classification, and IT-related HR processes.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Head of Staffing and Recruitment, the incumbent is responsible for:
1.To lead and oversee all aspects of post establishment, including creation, abolition and identification of funding source of posts, providing expert advice on organizational structure and job profiles, towards the development and implementation of streamlined and state-of-the-art processes.
2. To operationalize the HR departmental work plan on an established focal point basis.
3. To administer selection procedures for fixed-term and temporary staff, National Officers, secondments, transfers and staff on loans, advising staff members at all levels on relevant rules and regulations, procedures and practices, including documenting executive decisions.
4. To serve as lead staff for staff recruitment and selection processes, including screening and assessing applications, clearing vacancy announcements, screening interview questions, reviewing shortlists, and advising departmental staff on such matters as appropriate. To represent HRM in selection panels, taking notes and writing reports for submission to the appropriate Standing Committees.
5. To critically review and analyze job profiles, and carry out job classification of GS and P posts in accordance to UN and ICSC Standards and systems.
6. To proactively support the Head of Staffing and Recruitment in the implementation of mobility and rotation, including global reassignment processes.
7. To coordinate the preparation of reporting documents for donors and other external partners in terms of both staffing and financial information in accordance with donor agreements and specific requirements, as well as coordinating response to requests for information/statistics, and ensuring liaison with internal and external partners.
8. To ensure that focal points and clients receive up-to-date briefings and information on existing, revised and new processes by promoting a climate of collaboration and dialogue.
9. To oversee all IT-related HR processes with particular attention to Enterprise Resources Planning System (ERP), HRM databases, e-recruitment system, data exposed with a view to use the ERP system as an integrated database and ensuring efficient generation of reports and the preparation of various statistics.
10. To supervise, manage, motivate and develop staff and ensure effective work planning and implementation of work plans to optimize the effectiveness of processes and procedures.
11. To perform other related duties as assigned.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
University degree in human resources management, public or business administration, industrial relations, psychology or other related social science or a relevant combination of academic preparation and experience. Essential: University degree in human resources management, public or business administration, industrial relations, psychology or other related social science or a relevant combination of academic preparation and experience.
Desirable: Advanced university degree in related field.
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Competencies:
Demonstrated knowledge or sound understanding of HR management principles and practices as related to UN job classification, recruitment, screening and selection processes. Excellent writing skills in English, combined with the ability to design clear user' friendly procedural guidelines. Demonstrated IT skills and their application to HR management and statistics.
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Experience:
Three to six years' experience in human resources with specialization in recruitment administration at national and/or international level, complemented by experience in staff management.
Desirable: Experience in the UN System or international institutions
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Languages:
Advanced level of English with a good working knowledge of French.
Desirable: Knowledge of another UN official language.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
52 408 $ at single rate
56 145 $ with primary dependants
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Post Adjustment:
88.8 % of the figure(s) on the left side. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation. |
Applicants will be required to take a test. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. |
Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged. |
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
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Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.
UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct. |
UNAIDS is committed to providing equity of access to employment, advancement and retention in UNAIDS, recognizing that it is in the interest of UNAIDS to recruit and maintain a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the diverse nature of society, which includes persons with disabilities. It is therefore the policy of UNAIDS to actively promote equity of access to employment opportunities within UNAIDS for persons with disabilities.
UNAIDS undertakes to provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a person with a disability to access employment opportunities, enter into and remain in employment within UNAIDS. The principle of reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection and appointment. |
Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org to review and apply to positions. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. |
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