Recruitment Associate (G7)

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BACKGROUND:

Global Shared Service Unit (GSSU) provides procurement, advisory and support services to UNDP Offices worldwide. In the area of Human Resources, the GSSU supports both personnel and management in UNDP offices and units, with the full cycle of HR services ranging from recruitment, talent management, learning and development, HR policy and advisory services,management of benefits and allowances, payroll and banking transactions.

In six UNDP Regional Bureau Service Centers (RSCs) – Addis Ababa, Amman, Bangkok, Dakar, Istanbul and Panama – the recruitment and administration of local personnel will be proximity-based and managed by outposted GSSU personnel who report directly to the Global HR Service Centers (GHRSC) in Istanbul and Copenhagen.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment Associate (RA) is responsible for the transparent implementation of the outposted recruitment of personnel for country offices in the Regional Bureau. S/he is accountable for the integrity, transparency and accuracy of recruitment and HR services, assuring full compliance with HR policies and procedures. The RA advises internal and external clients and managers on policies, guidelines and services and promotes a collaborative and client-oriented approach, sharing knowledge and best practice, including conducting training courses and coaching. Clients with whom there is direct contact may include UN Agency staff and other personnel in country offices as well as other units in UNDP. 

The RA is jointly responsible for meeting the agreed GSSU HR work plan deliverables supporting the overall HR Strategy. The RA provides leadership for the coordination of the work of the team, in order to meet the work plan deliverables.

Summary of Key Functions:

• Administer and implement Recruitment Strategy and Plans in full compliance with Staff Rules & Regulations, UNDP HR Policies and Guidelines;
• Act as a coordinator of the workload of the Team to ensure that work plan deliverables are met;
• Recommend, support and maintain knowledge management prescriptive content for recruitment, selection, and placement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Secondary Education with at least seven (7) years relevant work experience, or Bachelors’ degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, with relevant work experience of at least four (4) years. 
• Specialized certification in HR is highly desirable. 
• Minimum 4-7 years of relevant HR experience is required at the national or international level, including experience specifically in recruitment.  
• Experience in other areas of human resources management, such as benefits and entitlements administration, is highly desirable. 
• Familiarity with interpretation and application of UN/UNDP policies, rules and regulations is highly desirable.  
•  Experience in the usage of computers and MS Office packages (MS Word, Excel etc.). Demonstrated knowledge of integrated HR management systems would be an asset.    
•  Experience with talent acquisition software and platforms is meritorious.
• Familiarity with HR module in Oracle-based Enterprise Resources (ERP) is desirable.
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal).  Working knowledge of other UN language(s) would be an advantage.