UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
UNDP, as an integral part of its mission to fight poverty and improve the lives of people around the world, is committed to being open, transparent and accountable. As part of this commitment, UNDP adopted International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and established a Global Shared Service Unit (GSSU) to provide IPSAS transactional recording (in the areas of revenue, expenses and fixed assets), procurement, advisory and support services to UNDP Offices worldwide, and to provide training to UNDP Offices where needed. Human Resources services within the GSSU was set up earlier in 2003 in Copenhagen and it provides customized service packages to more than 40,000 UN personnel from agencies, funds and programmes across the UN System. GSSU/HR in Copenhagen has established a legacy as a major Human Resources administration center within the United Nations and is recognized as a center of excellence. The Global Shared Service Unit (GSSU) is part of the Bureau for Management Services (BMS).
In the area of Human Resources, the GSSU supports both staff 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, benefits and entitlements management, 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.
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Recruitment Associates, the Recruitment Assistant in the GSSU RSC supports the transparent implementation of the outposted recruitment of personnel for Country Offices in each Regional Bureau under their responsibility. S/he performs a variety of standard administrative processes and services ensuring high quality and accuracy of work and consistency in service delivery.
The Recruitment Assistant supports the team with the provision of advise to 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.
Summary of Key Functions:
Ensures implementation of Recruitment Strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:
Implements Recruitment Services focusing on achievement of the following results :
Support and Maintenance of Knowledge Management Prescriptive Content for Recruitment, Selection and Placement focusing on achievement of the following results:
Functional Competencies:
Building Strategic Partnerships
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Promoting Organizational Change and Development
Strategic Alignment of Management Practice (HQ & RSCs)
Design and Implementation of Management Systems
Client Orientation
Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management
Education:
Experience:
Language Requirements:
Important applicant information
All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.
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Contract Duration: 1 Year
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