Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Human Resources Section of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Naqoura. The incumbent will report to the Chief Human Resources Officer through Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer.

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the Human Resources Assistant FS-5 will carry out the following duties: (These duties are generic and may not be performed by all Human Resources Assistants at FS-5 level ). Administration of entitlement and benefits: • Supervises and monitors the work of Human Resources Assistants in carrying out all human resources Umoja transactions. • Receives and reviews grievances and complaints related to entitlements and benefits, assessing and evaluating the merit of each case and making recommendations for resolution. Reviews and processes entitlements and benefits related actions, making appropriate recommendations where exception is required. • Provides advice to staff as first point of contact regarding interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules concerning conditions of service, entitlements and benefits. • Administers and provides advice on salaries and related benefits and travel entitlements. • Determines benefits and entitlements for staff on the basis of contractual status in line with Staff Rules and Regulations, preparing justifications for exceptions for review by the Chief Human Resources Officer before submission to the HOM or Headquarters. • Inducts newly recruited staff members by briefing them on administrative formalities, conditions of service, entitlements and benefits. • Process personnel related actions in Umoja within authority delegated to the mission. • Assists in resolving complex HR related issues and problems by conducting necessary research and fact finding and preparing drafts and related documentation for review by the Supervisor. Performance management and staff development: • Provides support in advising managers and staff on performance management to ensure effectiveness, compliance and equity. • Ensures compliance with the performance management system, including inputs to the Joint Monitoring Group and Rebuttal Panels in which he or she serves as ex-officio member. Reviews complaints or grievances from staff on performance related matters and initiates actions to resolve them. • Prepares monitoring reports on staff development and career support programs. • Assist in the development and tracking of career development programs in liaison with the mission training focal points, the DFS Career Development Unit and the Field Career Development Officers. Planning and budget: • Supports the mission planning process throughout the mission life cycle by preparing documentation and data as well as initial reviews on staffing requirements and organizational structure. • Assists with reviewing recommendations resulting from staffing reviews and providing data that would translate them into staffing requirements for purpose of budget preparation. • Assists with the monitoring of staffing related costs and expenditures in line with the funds. Other: • Research on matters related to the administration of justice and provides inputs and information for formulation of mission response to applications of staff to MEU or UNDT. • Updates Umoja and initiates required transactions in the system. • Analyzes incoming correspondence, and drafts memorandum and faxes related to HR matters. • Assists in preparing policy papers, position papers and briefing notes on issues related to human resources management matters. • Keeps abreast of developments in various areas of human resources. • Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of Human Resources staff rules and regulations, processes and database management. Ability to manage processes, maintain accurate records, interpret/analyses a wide variety of Human Resources data, and identify/resolve data discrepancies and activity problems. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 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 or equivalent diploma is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Technical or vocational certificate in human resources, business administration or personnel administration is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, business or public administration, management and analysis, or related fields is required. Experience as certified HR Partner All in Umoja is required. Experience in field entitlements is desirable. Practical experience with the planning and delivery of human resources services in complex, volatile or conflict and post-conflict environments is desirable. Experience in administering and verifying pension claims and responding to queries related to staff pension fund is desirable.

Languages

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

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by informal interview.

Special Notice

This “Recruit from Roster” job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected. This position will be available on 1st December 2024. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.