Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: DCD/Operations
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’
global development network. UNDP
advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and
resources to help people build a better life. The UNDP provides expert advice,
training, grant support to developing countries including Uganda with
increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.
Job Summary: The UNDP Human Resources Analyst will be
responsible for transparent implementation of HR strategies in Uganda CO,
effective delivery of HR services and management of the CO HR Unit. He/she
analyses, interprets and applies HR policies, rules and regulations,
establishes internal procedures and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of
complex HR issues. The HR Analyst promotes a collaborative, client-oriented
approach and contributes to the maintenance of high staff morale. The incumbent
supervises and manages the staff of the HR Unit or is a team member of the HR Unit.
The HR Analyst works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and
project teams in the CO and UNDP HQs staff ensuring successful CO performance
in HR management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ensures implementation of
HR strategies and policies focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Ensure compliance of HR activities with UN
rules and regulations, UNDP policies, procedures and strategies; effective
implementation of the internal control, proper design and functioning of the
HR management system. - Responsible for continuous analysis of
corporate HR strategies and policies, assessing the impact of changes and
making recommendations on their implementation in the CO. Continuous
research of the matters related to conditions of service, salaries,
allowances and other policy matters. Elaboration and introduction of
measurement indicators, monitoring and reporting on achievement of
results. - In charge of CO HR business processes
mapping and elaboration/establishment of internal Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) in HR management, control of the workflows in the HR
Unit. - Responsible for the implementation of the
strategic approach to recruitment in the CO, proper use of contractual
modalities, forecast of the staffing needs, performance evaluation and
staff career development management.
2. Ensures effective human
resources management focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Responsible for the management of
recruitment processes including job descriptions, job classification,
vacancy announcement, screening of candidates, chairing interview panels,
making recommendations on recruitment. Oversight of recruitment under UNDP
projects. - Regularly review and certification of
submissions to the Compliance Review Panel (CRP) - Management of contracts in and outside
Atlas. Monitoring and tracking of all transactions related to positions,
recruitment, HR data, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivity,
recoveries, adjustments and separations through Atlas. Upon delegation of
responsibility, performs HR Manager functions in Atlas. - In charge of the management of
International staff entitlements and position funding delegated to the HR
Unit. - Responsible for the development and
management of rosters. - In charge of the validation of cost-recovery
charges in Atlas for HR services provided by UNDP to other Agencies.
3. Ensures proper staff performance management
and career development focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Elaboration and implementation of the
protocol for performance appraisal process, facilitation of the process,
elaboration of performance evaluation indicators in consultation with the
Senior Management. - Technically support effective learning
management including establishment of the Whole Office Learning plan and
individual learning plans in collaboration with the Senior Management and
Learning Manager. - In charge of the implementation of the
Universal Access strategy ensuring access to role appropriate learning
activities. - Provision of effective counseling to staff
on career advancement, development needs, learning possibilities. - Implementation of strategic staffing
policies in line with career development.
4. Ensures conduct of UN-related surveys
focusing on achievement of the following results: Organization and
coordination of comprehensive and interim local salary, hardship and
place-to-place surveys in coordination with the DCD/Operations.
5. Ensures facilitation of
knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of
the following results:
- Responsible for the organization of
trainings for operations/ programme staff on HR issues. - Synthesis of lessons learnt and best
practices in HR. - Sound contributions to knowledge networks
and communities of practice.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
UNDP Human Resource Analyst should hold a Master’s Degree or equivalent in
HR, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field. - At least two years’ relevant experience at
the national or international level in providing HR advisory services
and/or managing staff and operational systems. - Past experience in the usage of computers
and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in
handling of web based management systems.
Language and IT Skills:
Fluency in the UN language and national language of the duty station.
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the
UN’s values and ethical standardsฦรก - Promotes the vision, mission, and
strategic goals of UNDP - Displays cultural, gender, religion, race,
nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability - Treats all people fairly without
favoritism
Knowledge Management and
Learning:
- Shares knowledge and experience and
contributes to UNDP practice areas - Encourages office staff to share knowledge
and contribute to UNDP Practice Areas - Develops deep understanding in HR
- Promotes a learning environment in the
office - Demonstrates strong coaching/mentoring
skills, regularly providing helpful feedback and advice to others in the
office - Actively works towards continuing personal
learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning
plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational
Effectiveness:
- Possess the ability to lead recruitment,
contracts management, performance appraisal, career development
management, build teams, maintain high staff morale - Strong IT skills
- Ability to implement new systems (business
side) and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change
Management and Leadership
- Focuses on impact and result for the
client - Leads teams effectively and shows conflict
resolution skills - Consistently approaches work with energy
and a positive, constructive attitude - Demonstrates strong oral and written
communication skills - Builds strong relationships with clients
and external actors - Remains calm, in control and good humored
even under pressure - Demonstrates openness to change and
ability to manage complexities - HR Certification programme
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.
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join
the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, in the aforementioned capacity
should endeavor to Apply Online by Clicking on the link below. Please further
review job requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
Deadline: 27th April 2015
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