UN Jobs - Human Resources Officer at United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organization: United Nations

Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)

Duty Station: Entebbe,

Uganda

Vacancy Announcement Number: 15-HRE-RSCE-46054-F-ENTEBBE

(R)

Reports to: Service

Delivery Manager or Service Line Manager

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 RSCE will be achieved through the

redeployment of resources from the regional missions it serves.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Within delegated authority, the Human Resources

Officer P-3 will be responsible for the following duties:

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Provides guidance and support to managers and staff

on human resources related matters.

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Prepares special reports and participates and/or

leads special human resources project.

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Stays abreast with developments in various areas of

human resources.

2.

Recruitment and Placement:

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The incumbent will be tasked with preparing job offers

for successful candidates at the UN Regional centre.

·        
Actively monitors and evaluates recruitment and

placement related activities of client offices, and recommends changes or

corrections related to procedures to these offices.

·        
Supervises and monitors the work of the Human

Resources Assistants in carrying out all human resources administrative transactions

including preparation of personnel actions, maintenance of staffing tables, and

processing of contracts.

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Plans, organizes, develops, coordinates and

administers the National Competitive Examinations, G to P Examinations,

Language professionals’ examinations and other programmes and tests related to

recruitment of professional, general service and other categories of staff.

3.

Administration of Entitlements:

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The incumbent provides support in the interpretation

and application of policies, regulations and rules. Reviews and provides advice

on possible exceptions to policies, regulation and rules.

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Administers and provides advice on salary and

related benefits, travel, and social security entitlements.

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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

individual contractors and consultants.

4.

Staff Development and Career Support:

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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.

·        
Renders support on mobility and career development to

staff in all categories.

·        
Designs, plans, monitor and provides induction

orientation programme and briefing to new staff members.

·        
Provides performance management advice to staff and

management. Supports supervisors and staff with understanding and using the

electronic performance appraisal system (ePerformance).

·        
Assesses training needs, identifies, designs and

delivers training programmes to staff at all levels throughout the

Organization.

·        
Guides and counsels staff in respect of rights,

responsibilities, code of conduct and difficulties associated with work and

entitlements.

·        
Prepares classification analysis of jobs in

Professional, Field Service and General Service categories.

·        
Provides guidance to programme managers on the

application of classification policies and procedures

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Supports in preparing policy papers, position papers

and briefing notes on HR related matters.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The ideal candidate for the aforementioned United

Nations RSCE Human Resources Officer should hold an advanced university degree

(Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or

public administration, education or related area. A first-level university

degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience

may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

·        
At least five years of progressively responsible

experience in human resources management, administration or related area.

·        
Prior experience in Human Resources systems and

processes within the United Nations is highly desirable.

·        
Languages: English and

French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this

position, fluency in English is required.

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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.

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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.

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Client Orientation: Considers all

those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things

from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships

with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and

matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and

outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;

keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for

delivery of products or services to client.

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 who wish to join the United Nations

Regional Service Centre (RSCE) in the aforementioned capacity should Apply

Online at the web link below.

Deadline: 31^st August, 2015