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.
The OPCW’s Talent Acquisition Team is looking for a new colleague!
The position requires in-depth knowledge of Talent Acquisition Practices, Talent Outreach and Recruitment marketing techniques as well as OPCW regulations and rules, directives, HR policies and strategy. It requires expertise in post management, promotion/selection, HR planning, and statistics. The work is complex due to the need to convince management of the utility of improved approaches to the delivery of HR advice and services, and the problems involved in highly contentious cases, the requirements for satisfying the organisations staffing needs, and developing expert advice. Detailed analysis of the interrelationships of HR issues with those of programme, political and resource considerations is required.
Under the direct supervision of the Head, Talent Acquisition, the Associate Talent Acquisition Officer will perform the following duties:
Employer Branding and Outreach
Essential: An Advanced University degree in human resources management, public or business administration, a first level university degree in combination with a minimum of 4 years of qualifying experience) may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Equivalent specialised or technical training combined with 8 years of practical experience may also be considered in lieu of a first or advanced degree.
Desirable: An additional degree or other recognised qualification in talent outreach;
Essential:
Desirable:
Experience working with the principles and rules, regulations, general procedures and legal framework of the UN Common System with direct UN recruitment experienceAdditional experience over and above the minimum required for the postExperience in using graphic design tools and applications such as (Adobe, Canva etc)Skills and Abilities (key competencies):
Application of human resources management theories and principlesProven people and team management skillsExcellent inter-personal, negotiating and persuasion skillsSolid networking and negotiation skillsAbility to operate in compliance with organisational regulations and rules and to perform his/her duties under pressure and within deadlinesActively seek to improve programmes or services and take an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field of human resourcesTact and discretion and stakeholder management skillsConceptual analytical ability and excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to present information in a clear and logical manner both orally and in writingAbility to plan and organise
Fluency 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 mandatory age of separation at the OPCW is 65 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.
Fixed-term staff members participate in the OPCW Provident Fund. A monthly staff contribution is met with a doubled amount by the OPCW under the provisions for social security. As the OPCW is exploring membership of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF), staff participation in the Provident Fund may be replaced by participation in the UNJSPF effective 1 January 2025.
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’.