Ensures administration and implementation of HR strategies and policies focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Verify Benefits and Entitlements in full compliance with Rules, Regulations, Accountability Framework and Service
  • Contract Holder policies and facilitate the process of certification and approval.
  • Prepare records and reports in full compliance with UNDP Policies, Procedures and Human Resources Strategies;
  • Implement CO HR business processes mapping and elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating
  • Procedures (SOPs) in HR management in consultation with the direct supervisor and office management.

 

Provides HR services focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Carry out recruitment processes including drafting job description, provision of inputs to job classification process, administering vacancy announcement, screening of candidates, participation in interview panels, drafting interview reports when required.
  • Work collaboratively with GSSU on human resources matters, including payroll and in the creation/update of positions in Atlas, association of positions to chart fields (COAs), update of COA information, setting up vendor, performing the functions of Admin.HR, Position Administrator and Absence Processor in Atlas.
  • Monitor and follow up on all transactions related to positions, recruitment, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivities, recoveries, adjustments and separations through Atlas.
  • Maintain accurate staff database for staff and talent management/learning opportunities.
  • Preparation of submissions to the Regional Compliance Review Panel and Compliance Review Board and other review bodies.
  • Validation cost-recovery charges in Atlas for HR services provided by UNDP to other Agencies.

 

Ensures conduct of UN-related surveys focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Collect information and prepare reports for comprehensive and interim local salary, hardship and place-to-place surveys. Participation in the work of the Local Salary Survey Committee ( LSSC).

 

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO:

  • Organize trainings for the operations/ projects staff on HR issues.
  • Document lessons learnt and implement best practices in HR.
  • Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
  • Participate in the preparation of whole office Learning plan and individual learning plans.
  • Ability to make new and useful ideas work.

Leadership

  • Ability to persuade others to follow.

People Management

  • Ability to improve performance and satisfaction.

Communication

  • Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform.

Delivery

  • Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement.

Human Resources Management (General)

  • Knowledge of HR management issues and principles and the ability to apply them to strategic and/or practical solutions.

 

Learning & Development

  • Knowledge of enterprise learning and development issues, concepts, and principles, and ability to apply them to enhance the fulfillment and performance of employees.

 

Problem Solving

  • Accurately accumulating information and analyzing it; forecasting potential problems and planning; allowing for alternative, creative solutions and identifying most reasonable solutions.

 

Operational Efficiency

  • Ability to identify and execute opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

 

Quality Assurance

  • Ability to perform administrative and procedural activities to ensure that quality requirements and goals are fulfilled.

 

  • Secondary Education with specialized certification in HR. University Degree in HR, Business or Public Administration would be desirable, but it is not a requirement
  • 6 years (3 years if in possession of University Degree) of progressively responsible HR and/or administrative experience is required at the national or international level.
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in handling of web based management systems.
  • Proficiency in English. Fluency in Tok Pisin is required.

Important applicant information

All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Workforce diversity

UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Contract Duration: 2 Years with Probation upon Appointment

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