In its Resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) as a stand-alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat. DCO exercises managerial and oversight functions of the resident coordinator system under the collective ownership of the members of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). This position is located in the United Nations Development Coordination Office (DCO), in the Business Management Branch. The Human Resources Officer reports to the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer.

Within delegated authority, the Human Resources Officer will be responsible for the following duties: The Human Resources Officer (P-3) will support strategic and operational HR priorities by enhancing communication tools, managing performance data, supporting staff engagement and learning, and contributing to policy implementation. The incumbent will serve as a key liaison with staff, helping to build an inclusive and engaged workplace aligned with organizational goals and UN 2.0 principles. General • Provides advice and support to managers and staff on human resources related matters. • Prepares special reports and participates and/or leads special human resources project. • Keeps abreast of developments in various areas of human resources. Recruitment and placement • Manages the data and reporting on upcoming vacancies in coordination with client offices, HR Focal Points and Team Leads. • As needed, prepares vacancy announcements and coordinates onboarding and offboarding, ensuring a seamless communication flow, orientation, and exit surveys. • Serves as ex-officio in appointment and promotion bodies, examinations boards, and prepares and presents cases to these bodies. • Reviews and endorses job offers for successful candidates. • As assigned, monitors recruitment and placement related activities of client offices, and recommends changes or corrections related to procedures to these offices. • Supervises and monitors the work of the Human Resources Assistants in carrying out all human resources administrative transactions including preparation of personnel actions, maintenance of staffing tables, and processing of contracts. Administration of entitlements • Provides advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules. Reviews and provides advice on exceptions to policies, regulation and rules. • Administers and provides advice on salary and related benefits, travel, and social security entitlements. • Determines and recommends benefits and entitlements for staff on the basis of contractual status. • Reviews policies and procedures and recommends changes as required. • Reviews and recommends level of remuneration and conditions of service for non-staff. Staff development and career support • Identifies and analyzes staff development and career support needs and designs programmes to meet identified needs. Prepares monitoring reports on staff development and career support programmes. • Plans, monitors and provides induction orientation programme and briefing to new staff members. • Provides performance management advice to staff and management. Assists supervisors and staff with understanding and using the performance appraisal system (PAS). • Conducts needs analysis for training, staff engagement, identifies, designs and delivers programmes and sessions to staff at all levels throughout the Organization. Other duties • Advises and counsels staff in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct and difficulties associated with work and entitlements. • Maintain conduct case records and prepare updates to the central database and senior management. • Collects and synthesizes staff feedback on performance, conduct, and related services to identify areas for improvement and inform policy refinement. • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • In collaboration with senior leadership, staff representatives, and field offices co-develop practical action plans in response to the Staff Engagement Survey (SES), monitoring progress and supporting implementation.

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. 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. TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Not available.

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management and administration is required. Experience in HR data analysis, communication and presentation tools is required. Experience in the UN common system, agencies/funds/programmes, or comparable multilateral organization is desirable. Experience in a field duty station is desirable. Experience in strategic workforce planning and downsizing is desirable. Experience in knowledge and performance management is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. “Fluency equals a rating of “Fluent” in all four areas (read, speak, write and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of “Confident” in two of the four areas.

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

Appointment against this post is open for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension subject to legislative body funding availability. 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. External candidate selected for this position will be granted a fixed-term appointment limited (“FTA-limited”) in accordance with section 2.2(b) of administrative instruction ST/AI/2013/1 on Administration of fixed-term appointments. Renewal of appointment is contingent upon continued existence of mandate and availability of funding. If this position is discontinued, the incumbent will be separated from service. United Nations Secretariat staff members who meet the definition of “internal candidate” in staff rule 4.10 who are selected for this position subject to limitation will retain their current appointment status and will be reassigned or transferred to the position, without a lien to their parent position. 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. 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. Individual contractors and consultants (Non-Staff Personnel) who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions and their applications will not be considered. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. 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. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an email acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Need Help?” link.

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