Org. Setting and ReportingIn its Resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) as a stand-alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat. DCO exercises managerial and oversight functions of the resident coordinator system under the collective ownership of the members of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). This position is located in the Resident Coordinator (RC) System Leadership Branch of the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO). The incumbent reports to the Senior Talent Management Officer, under the overall supervision of the Chief of Branch. ResponsibilitiesWithin limits of delegated authority, the Human Resources Officer will be responsible for the following duties: General • Develops and implements new human resources policies, practices and procedures to meet the evolving needs of the Organization. • Monitors and ensures the implementation of human resources policies, practices and procedures. • Keeps abreast of developments in various areas of human resources. • Prepares reports and participates and/or leads special human resources project. • May plan, organize, manage and supervise the work of the Unit/Section assigned. Responsibilities Talent Management for the RC Track: 1) Designs and leads an outreach strategy to attract qualified candidates from outside the UN to the RC track. 2) Manages the RC/HC Talent Pipeline, in collaboration with OCHA. 3) Manages the Resident Coordinator Assessment Centre (RCAC). 4) Engages with potential candidates, RC/HC Talent Pipeline members and RC Pool members to provide them with career counselling and support, in close coordination with their parent entity. 5) Projects and monitors vacant Resident Coordinator posts. 6) Reviews recommendation on the selection of candidates. 7) Serves as ex-officio in or secretary to appointment and promotion bodies, examinations boards, and prepares and presents cases to these bodies. 8) Participates in task forces and working groups identifying issues/problems, formulating policies and guidelines, and establishing new procedures. 9) Represents the Organization with full delegation of authority in discussions with senior government officials on recruitment and other human resources matters. 10) Plans, organizes, develops, coordinates and administers the programmes and tests related to recruitment of candidates for the RC track. Staff development and career support: 1) Identifies and analyzes development and career support needs of RC/HC Talent Pipeline and RC Pool members and designs programmes to meet identified needs. 2) Prepares monitoring reports on staff development and career support programmes. 3) Analyzes staff development and career support plans to ensure that they are consistent with the overall organizations goals, policies on staff development and career support, and the respective mandates. 4) Evaluates effectiveness and impact of staff development and career support programmes and recommends ways to enhance effectiveness and impact. 5) Provides advice on mobility and career development RC/HC Talent Pipeline and RC Pool members. 6) Formulates examination policies, and develops and prepares examination questions and papers. 7) Supervises and monitors the work of the junior human resources officers in undertaking the full range of human resource management activities. 8) Conducts research in preparing policy papers, position papers and briefing notes on issues related to examinations and tests. 9) Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in strategic human resources management, including talent management is required. Experience in managing, analyzing and presenting large data sets and information gathered from diverse sources to identify trends and visualize results in a clear manner is desirable. Experience in building senior leadership pipelines is desirable. Experience working with senior UN leaders, or equivalent, is desirable.. Experience in the United Nations system or a comparable international organization is desirable. Experience with inter-agency or multi-stakeholder collaboration is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required and knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. \"Fluency equals a rating of \"Fluent\" in all four areas (read, speak, write and understand) and \"Knowledge of\" equals a rating of \"Confident\" in two of the four areas. AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special NoticeAppointment against this post is open for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension subject to legislative body funding availability. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. 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For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or under-represented in the UN Secretariat as of 28 February 2025, are strongly encouraged to apply: Brunei Darussalam, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Grenada, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Liechtenstein, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Sao Tome and Principe, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, China, Cuba, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Libya, Malta, Monaco, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Turkmenistan, United States of America. 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