Organization: United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe
(RSCE)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Job Opening Number: 57756
Reports to: Service
Delivery Manager – Benefits and Entitlements / Chief HRO, RSCE
The
Regional Service Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making body for
RSCE, in compliance with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations
Secretariat rules and regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations
Headquarters and oversight bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the
Global Field Support Strategy Implementation Coordination Team, as required.
The
Regional Service Centre, as approved by the Member States, is owned, managed
and staffed by the regional missions it serves. This framework reinforces the
existing missions’ chain of command structures and lines of authority in a
manner that does not create an additional layer between Headquarters and the
regional missions. It also ensures that staffing for RSC.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Human
Resources Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- The jobholder provides advice and support to
managers and staff on human resources related matters; - Prepares special reports and participates
and/or leads special human resources projects as required, on behalf of
the Service Line; - Keeps abreast of developments in various
areas of human resources; - The HR Officer leads a team of Human
Resources and Finance assistants to provide support to client Missions in
all areas of onboarding and separation of staff and non-staff (as
appropriate), administration of entitlements and benefits, contract
management, and other operational and transactional activities; - Regularly monitors the work load assigned to
the team for backlogs and takes appropriate action as necessary; coaches
staff under his/her responsibility and identifies needs for continuous
learning. - Guides the HR Partners under his/her
responsibility regarding personnel administration, staff benefits and
entitlements, monitors all transactions performed by the HR Partners under
his/her responsibility to ensure accuracy and quality, advises HR Partners
under supervision on the level of remuneration for consultants and individual
contractors; - Periodically monitors operational activities
of HR assistants under supervision, ensures the accuracy and efficiency of
all transactional and operational processes as per established SOPs and
benchmarks.
2. Recruitment and Placement:
- Works closely with Hiring Managers and CHROs
in the Client Missions regarding onboarding / placement and the separation
of staff; - Keenly reviews recommendation on the
selection of candidate by client offices; - Oversees all activities related to Offer
Management within the Service Line; - On behalf of the Service Line, monitors and
evaluates offer management / on boarding – related activities and the
separation activities for Client Missions, and recommends changes or
corrections related to procedures to these offices in line with the rules
and regulations in force for these functions.
3. Administration of Entitlements:
- Provides advice on interpretation and
application of policies, regulations and rules. Reviews and provides
advice on exceptions to policies, regulation and rules. - Administers and provides advice on salary and
related benefits, travel, and social security entitlements. - Determines and recommends benefits and
entitlements for staff on the basis of contractual status. - Regularly reviews policies and procedures and
recommends changes as required. - Reviews and recommends level of remuneration
for consultants.
4. Staff Development and Career
Support:
- Identifies and analyzes staff development and
career support needs and designs programmes to meet identified needs.
Prepares monitoring reports on staff development and career support
programmes; - Designs, plans, monitors and provides
induction orientation programme and briefing to new staff members. - Provides performance management advice to
staff within the Service Line and to RSCE management. Assists supervisors
and staff with understanding and using the performance appraisal system
(PAS). - The incumbent will assess training needs of
the Service Line and identifies, designs and delivers training programmes
to staff at all levels within the Service Line.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
Human Resources Officer career opportunity should hold an advanced
university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources
management, business or public administration, social sciences, education
or related area is required. A first-level university degree in
combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
advanced university degree. - At least five years of progressively
responsible experience in Human Resources, Administration or related field
at the national and international level is required. - Previous experience with human resources
systems and management in an international setting is desirable. - Prior experience working in a United Nations
common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political
missions and UN agencies, funds and programmes) – or similar international
organization or non-governmental organization – in a conflict or
post-conflict setting is desirable. - Previous experience with financial management
or accounting in an international setting is desirable. - Expert knowledge of Organizational ERP tool
(Umoja) or equivalent and ability to conduct required transactions in a
business environment is desirable. - Languages: Fluency in English (both oral and
written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an
advantage
- Professionalism: 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. - 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 and 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.
NB: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any
stage of the recruitment process (Application, interview meeting, processing,
or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on
applicants’ bank accounts.
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the United
Nations Regional Service Centre at Entebbe (RSCE) as the Human Resources
Officer should express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website
and clicking Apply Now.
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