Post Number : HRM 049
Grade : P-3
Parent Sector : Sector For Administration and Management (ADM)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Administration
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 21-FEB-2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Under the overall authority of the Chief of the Talent Acquisition and Outreach Section and the direct supervision of the Senior HR Officer (Talent Outreach and Partnerships)/Team Lead, the HR Officer (Partnerships) will play a key role in building and maintaining strategic relationships with donor countries and entities and enhancing the employee experience of the sponsored personnel, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), sponsored trainees, Seconded and Loaned Personnel, and UN Volunteers. This position involves guiding these employees through the entire Employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and offboarding. The incumbent will also ensure alignment between organizational HR needs and donor expectations to foster sustainable and impactful partnerships.
Partnerships Operational Management:
- Manages HR Partnerships modalities, including exploring potential opportunities for the deployment of sponsored personnel.
- Maintains strong relationships with donors relating to the operational management of the employment of the sponsored personnel.
- Ensures timely and transparent communication with donors, serves as a point of contact for donor inquiries, maintaining transparent and timely communication.
- Coordinates with relevant Sections financial and administrative processes for sponsored positions.
- Monitors and produces regular reports and briefings for internal and donor stakeholders.
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Employee Experience & Lifecycle Management for Sponsored Personnel:
- Enhances employee experience for JPOs, sponsored trainees, and other personnel by coordinating recruitment, onboarding, training and mentoring, and offboarding processes.
- Advises, provides guidance and support to sponsored personnel throughout their tenure with the organization, facilitating their adjustment and engagement.
Onboarding & Integration:
- Designs and oversees (in collaboration with relevant HRM teams) the onboarding programs specific to sponsored personnel, ensuring they receive a structured and welcoming introduction to the organization.
- Organizes orientation sessions, training activities, and networking opportunities.
Ongoing Support & Development:
- Collaborates with HR Learning and Development team to identify learning and development opportunities aligned with both the organization’s needs and donor objectives.
- Tracks performance and development milestones and addresses any performance shortcomings offering tailored support.
- Establishes regular check-ins to assess job satisfaction, gather feedback, and address any challenges they face.
Offboarding:
- Facilitates offboarding procedures, ensuring that all administrative, logistical, and knowledge-transfer requirements are met.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resource management, business or public administration, organizational development, law, social sciences or related fields.
Work Experience
Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in human resources management, HR partnerships management & development or related areas, of which preferably at least 2 years acquired at the international level.Skills and Competencies
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to build trust-based relationships with colleagues at all levels and with external partners. Excellent coordination, organization and planning skills; strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to deliver a high-quality service in a timely manner and strong client orientation focus. Ability to work under pressure; to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple stakeholders effectively. Ability to work in a multicultural team with sensitivity, high sense of confidentiality and respect for diversity.