01 April 2016

Human Resource Officer HR Jobs - United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)







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.







http://www.theugandanjobline.com/





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