Human Resources Officer - UNICEF - New York, NY
2. The incumbent will support and participate in the development and streamlining of the current recruitment processes. The incumbent will advise assigned client managers and staff on the selection processes and policies, systems approaches and methodologies for recruitment and selection. Moreover, the incumbent will be expected to utilize UNICEF's e-Recruitment systems for processing recruitment and selection cases, maintaining and building existing talent groups and promoting direct selection modalities to client managers. The incumbent is also expected to partner effectively with HR Managers on outreach initiatives for respective client functional areas as well as the General Services Category in NYHQ. In relation, the incumbent will also explore the possibilities of outside networks and academic institutions to build potential candidate pools within the client functional areas.
3. In order to meet the organizational requirements related to recruitment and staff selection and to ensure that partnership-building initiatives are fully incorporated into all areas of the recruitment process, the incumbent is expected to:
Ensure that key HR programs and products are implemented efficiently in support to the clients' business needs and assure that they are well understood by Line Managers.Ensure a full understanding of the client's requirements for respective job profiles, targeted vacancies, etc.;Undertake the short-list screening of applicants and identify suitable candidates for the shortlist in close collaboration with client groups.;Review applications and respective candidate profiles against UNICEF Vacancy Announcements, Competencies, Job Descriptions and accordingly finalize and communicate the short-list of candidates (i.e. recruitment package) to hiring offices;Provide guidance on the review of recruitment packages for the Selection Interview Panel and participate in interview panels where necessary;Ensure that relevant HR policies and procedures are followed in the selection and review processes for equal and fair treatment of staff, while highlighting diversity and inclusion aspects throughout the recruitment process;Upon completion of the process, ensure that relevant selection process documentation and related information is uploaded to e-Recruitment for review by the Central Review Body (CRB).4. Provide advice/feedback to all clients as well as potential candidates and support them in understanding HR policies and processes - for both the IP and GS categories of staff. Reach out and promote feedback mechanisms for clients to influence the continuous improvement of HR services. Understand staff opinions and anticipate their needs and concerns vis a vis recruitment and selection. Provide support towards the provision of professional career and personal development counseling to IP staff in designated functional areas as well as GS staff in NYHQ in close collaboration with supervisors and HR Managers/Officers; advising on desirable career opportunities and succession planning. Provide support to the supervisor in provision of advice on performance issues of GS staff and participate, where required, in conflict resolution between staff and supervisors/managers.
5. Bring back feedback and experiences from the clients to the HR team, in order for the team to propose suggestions to the larger HR community, with a view to improve UNICEF's overall HR services. Participate actively in specific functional and cross - functional HR initiatives and projects. Make regular contributions to the improvement of HR plans and services. Support the communication and sharing of best practices across functions to facilitate continuous improvement. Assists in establishing and strengthening working relations with other UN agencies in NYHQ especially pertaining to GS recruitment, GS testing, use of common GS rosters and applying best practices.
6. Provide professional leadership and supervision to assigned GS staff and consultants. Maintain standards for improving self and organizational performance. Ensure continuous learning and updating of professional skills. Contribute to the development of Technology and its utilization by HR and clients.
7. Any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor in support of meeting the objectives of the Section's work plan. Qualifications of Successful Candidate - A first-level university degree (Bachelor's) in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Psychology or a directly-related technical field(s) is a minimum requirement.
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in Recruitment and Selection is required;Previous hands-on experience in a direct and formal supervisory capacity is required;Prior experience of recruitment and selection within an international organization is highly desirable;Fluency in English (written & verbal) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is considered an asset. Competencies of Successful Candidate - Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.Sets high levels of quality and productivity for self.Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the unit and organization.Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.Sets self clearly defined tasks and plans in line with objectives set by the line manager.Makes people feel at ease and builds good working relationships with them.Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.UNICEF - 12 hours ago - save job UNICEF began working to help children around the world when it was created by the United Nations in 1946. The organization strives to...
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