Under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Country Director and direct supervisor, the HR Associate ensures execution of transparent and efficient HR services in the Country Office (CO). The HR Associate promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and supports to the maintenance of high staff morale.
The HR Associate can supervise clerical and support staff of the HR Unit. The HR Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the CO and UNDP HQs staff for resolving complex HR-related issues and information exchange.
Functions
- Administration and implementation of HR strategies and policies
- Provision of HR services
- Staff performance management and career development
- Conduct of UN-related surveys
- Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
- Ensures administration and implementation of HR strategies and policies
- Provides HR services
- Ensures proper staff performance management and career development
- Ensures conduct of UN-related surveys
- Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO
Requisites
- Secondary Education with specialized certification in HR
- University Degree in HR, Business or Public Administration would be desirable, but it is not a requirement
- 6 years of progressively responsible HR and/or administrative experience is required at the national or international level
- 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 the UN and national language of the duty station
Notes
The selected candidate is expected to start 16-Jul-2012. The duration of the initial contract is one year.