HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

United Nations

NAIROBI

4d ago

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for a combination of the following activities and related transactions in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System :

Carries out on-boarding processes of selected candidates, processes personnel action (PA) Issues Letter of Appointment, and conducts orientation training;

monitors contract expiration dates and processes requests and actions contract extension; conducts eligibility review of staff for contract conversation;

Processes temporary and permanent staff movements and related administrative actions including those related to inter-agency agreements.

Processes staff benefits and entitlements

Processes off boarding and related separation personnel actions

Reviews and prepares submission of documentation to the Pension fund relating to enrollment, award for disability benefit

Advises staff on entitlements and benefits, processes them in the system

Maintains family status of staff members and administers respective dependency entitlements

Reviews and approves time and attendance requests (maternity leave, paternity leave, certifies sick leave, special leave without pay (SLWOP);

Rest and Recuperation (R&R) etc

Monitors implementation and compliance with existing regulations through review of personnel actions processed in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), monitors ECC reports and staffing tables for a variety of human resources activities,

Performs other relevant duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism : Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative and human resources rules and regulations in work situations.

Ability to perform a broad range of administrative / personnel actions, entitlements and benefits. Ability to identify issues, apply good judgement and formulate opinions / recommendation and conclusion.

Demonstrates use of initiative and makes appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipates next steps. Shows pride in work and in achievements;

demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;

is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;

remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

Communication : Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;

asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience;

demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork : Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise;

is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;

shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Client orientation : Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view;

establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;

monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects;

meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Supplementary courses or additional training and certification as ERP Human Resources (HR) Partner, is desirable.

Working knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting, is desirable.

Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat.

Applicants who have not passed the GGST at the time of application may be invited for the test after submitting an application.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in human resources Management, administrative services or related area is required.

Experience in the application of Rules and Regulations in an international / NGO operational environment is required.

Experience in administering a broad range of personnel actions, entitlements and benefits using ERP systems would be an advantage.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in written and oral English is required.

Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Appointment against this post is on a local basis. This is a project post funded for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.

External candidates will be considered only when no suitable candidate from the duty station is identified. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take up the appointment.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

Internal Applicants : When completing the form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date.

This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you. "

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening.

On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may nothave been received.

If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.

The term sexual exploitation means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another.

The term sexual abuse means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.

The term sexual harassment means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship.

Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.

The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on Manuals hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.

Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening.

No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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