The Administration Division (ADM) is responsible for assuring the effective management of the financial and human resources, information technology, procurement, support services and training functions within the Technical Secretariat (TS).
The Human Resources Branch (HRB) is a strategic partner to managers, staff and the Organisation as a whole.
The HRB, through implementation of the OPCW People Strategy, focuses on the \"Employee Experience\", an ecosystem integrating three core dimensions: engagement, culture and performance management. Mutually reinforcing factors, cultivating an environment where recognising performance matters, and setting the tone for optimising the organisational culture and enhancing staff engagement.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity.
Our Human Resources Branch team is looking for a dedicated professional who will be in charge of reviewing HRB Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and making recommendations to the Head, HRB on administrative and management issues. In this position, you will undertake research of international HR management best practices and issues of strategic importance, and drafting and co-ordinating statements, talking points, briefing documents, background papers, presentations, project documentation and other types of documents, as well as substantive analyses and summaries of reports requiring action by the Head, HRB. You will also be in charge of the HR analytics function to help ensure the proper alignment of resources (human and financial) around HR branch’s strategic goals.
Under the direct supervision of the Head, Human Resources Branch (H/HRB), the Planning and Co-ordination Officer will perform the following duties:
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Essential:
An advanced university degree in human resources management, public or business administration, law, industrial relations, psychology, statistics, Business or HR analytics or a related field such as social sciences. A first level university degree in a related field in combination with qualifying experience (minimum 7 years) may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A relevant combination of technical qualifications and extensive professional experience (minimum 11 years) in human resource management and applicable analysis and/or reporting may be accepted in lieu of the advanced or first university degree.
Essential:
Minimum 5 years of relevant progressively responsible working experience in human resources, learning, organisational development, recruiting or statistics with advanced degree or 7 years with first level degree or 11 years with relevant other technical qualifications and professional experience.
Desirable:
Experience in HR metrics, HR analytics and in HR systems and databases including ERP systems. Proven skills in facilitation and presentation; Experience in working for international organisations.
To succeed in this role you will need the following skills and competencies:
Proficiency in using MS software and ERP systemsStrong analytical skills including experience in using information and statistics to inform solid analysesExcellent organisational and coordination skillsDemonstrable partnership and influencing skillsExcellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to listen to others and take the ideas of others into considerationAbility to handle requests from multiple sources and to work effectively across teamsKnowledge and practical experience of effective coaching and mentoringStrong attention to detail, analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity, creativity, a proven work ethicFluency in English is essential and a good working knowledge of one of the other official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is desirable.
This fixed-term appointment is for the duration of two years with a six-month probationary period, and is subject to the OPCW Staff Regulations and Interim Staff Rules.
The OPCW is a non-career organisation with limited staff tenure. The total length of service for Professional staff shall not exceed 7 years.
The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description. Several vacancies may be filled.
Only fully completed applications submitted before the closing date and through OPCW CandidateSpace will be considered. Only applicants under serious consideration for a post will be contacted.
Applications from qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged.
OPCW General Terms and Conditions
Although headquartered in the Netherlands, the OPCW is not a regular Dutch employer but a public international organisation with its own special status. Please be advised that if you are currently insured under the Dutch Social Security system, you will be excluded from this system as a staff member of the OPCW. You will consequently be insured under the organisation’s system. The above also applies to your dependents unless they are employed by a regular Dutch employer, they are self-employed in the Netherlands, or are receiving Dutch social security payments.
Please refer to the website of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment for more information about the possible consequences for you and your dependents, such as exclusion from ‘AWBZ’ and ‘Zorgverzekeringswet’ coverage: ‘Werken bij een internationale organisatie’.