United Nations UNDP Jobs – Human Resources Associate

Organisation:
United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP)
Reports
to:
Deputy Country
Director/Operations
Duty
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
About
UNDP:
Since 1966, the United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been partnering with people at all
levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis and drive and
sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of live for everyone. UNDP
works in four main areas: poverty reduction and achieving the Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs); democratic governance; crisis prevention and
recovery; environment and sustainable development.
Job
Summary:
  The HR Associate ensures execution of transparent and efficient HR services in CO. The HR Associate promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and supports to the maintenance of high staff morale.The HR Associate
works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff
in the UNDP Uganda CO and UNDP HQs staff for resolving complex HR-related
issues and information exchange.
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Provides HR services focusing on achievement
of the following results:
  • Implementation of recruitment processes including drafting job
    description, provision of input to job classification process, vacancy
    announcement, screening of candidates, participation in interview panels.
  • Creation/update of positions in Atlas, association of positions to
    chart fields (COAs), update of COA information, setting up vendor,
    performing the functions of Admin.HR, Position Administrator and Absence
    Processor in Atlas. Preparation of contracts (fixed-term, TA and SCs) and
    recurring POs in Atlas. Timely follow up with Finance staff on Global
    payroll issues.
  • Input and tracking of all transactions related to positions,
    recruitment, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivities, recoveries,
    adjustments and separations through Atlas.
  • Maintenance of the CO staffing table.
  • Preparation of submissions to the Local Compliance Review Panel
    (CRP).
  • Provision of information on benefits/entitlements to the
    International Staff and Experts.
  • Maintenance of the rosters including e-rosters.
  • Validation of cost-recovery charges in Atlas for HR services
    provided by UNDP to other Agencies.
2. Ensures proper staff performance
management and career development focusing on achievement of the
following results:
  • Provision of background information and maintenance of the related
    data acting as Secretary of CRG
  •  Participation in preparation of Whole Office Learning plan and
    individual learning plans in consultation with the Senior Management, HR
    Analyst and Learning Manager.
  • Ensures conduct of UN-related surveys focusing on achievement of the
    following results:
  • Collection of information and preparation of reports for
    comprehensive and interim local salary, hardship and place-to-place
    surveys. Participation in the work of LSSC.
3. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building
and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following
results:
  • Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on HR
    issues
  • Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in HR.
  • Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of
    practice.
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
  • Secondary Education with specialized certification in HR. University
    Degree in HR, Business or Public Administration would be desirable.
     HR Certification programme is an added advantage.
  • 6 years of progressively responsible HR experience is required at
    the national or international level with reputable organizations. 
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages
    (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in handling of web based management
    systems.
Language
Requirements: 
Fluency in the
UN and national language of the duty station.
Personal
Competencies:
Corporate
Competencies:
  • Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age
    sensitivity and adaptability
Functional
Competencies:
Knowledge
Management and Learning
  • Shares knowledge and experience
  • Encourages office staff to share knowledge and contribute to UNDP
    practice areas
  •  Develops substantive knowledge of one or more Practice Areas
  • Promotes a learning environment in the office
  • Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office
  • Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development
    in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly
    acquired skills
 Development
and Operational Effectiveness
  • Ability to perform a variety of specialized activities related to
    HR management, including administration of recruitment , contracting
    and performance evaluation, monitoring of transactions, reporting
  • Strong IT skills
  • Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering,
    implementation of new systems
 Leadership
and Self-Management
  • Focuses on result for the client
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive,
    constructive attitude
  • Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
  • Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of
    view
  • Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own
    behavior
How to
Apply:
If you believe you are one of the three ideal
candidates for this fantastic opportunity for the United Nations Development
Programme, then visit the web link below for full job details http://jobs.undp.org
NB: UNDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified Women are encouraged to apply.
Deadline:
31st May, 2013

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