Exciting Opportunity: HR Specialist Vacancy Available At UNDP In New York, United States
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Exciting Opportunity: HR Specialist Vacancy Available At UNDP In New York, United States. UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With presence in 170 countries and territories, UNDP endeavors to help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress. UNDP personnel are united by a common purpose: to help countries and communities across the world; and pursue peaceful, prosperous lives, lived in harmony with the planet.
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Job Description
In this renewed and dynamic framework, BMS/OHR is seeking high caliber human resources professionals with a strong HR background, and the capacity, commitment, and attitude needed to generate a culture characterized by innovation, partnership, entrepreneurship and a focus on delivering transformative outcomes. They will be at the forefront of developing this service line and attracting new clients across the UN Common System by leveraging the existing role of UNDP as the service provider and backbone of the UN Development System.
The HR Specialist works closely with Partner Agencies, BMS/GSSC, Country Offices, Business Partnering team, Policy Unit, as well as other BMS/OHR teams and different UNDP/BMS business units on different Personnel Service Agreement (PSA), Partner Personnel Service Agreement (PPSA) and partnership issues. 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the BMS/OHR Deputy Director, Strategic People Management and direct supervision of the HR Specialist, Workforce Planning and Partnerships, the HR Specialist oversees PPSA / PSA management including outreach, negotiations, Service Level Agreement (SLA) issues, provision of advisory services, etc. The incumbent provides advisory services to clients and coordinates with respective HR units on matters related to PSA/ PPSA application, rules and regulations.
UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. This is a recognition of the interconnected nature of development risks & crises that the world is facing and that calls for assembling of multidisciplinary teams for an integrated & systemic response. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across issues, units, functions, teams and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.
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Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced (master’s degree or equivalent) university degrees in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field is required ; OR A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) with an additional two years of relevant experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of seven (7) years(with Master’s degree) or nine (9) years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant professional working experience in human resources management;
- Familiarity with HR inter-agency initiatives is desirable.
- Candidates who have held similar positions in international organizations of similar size and complexity will have an advantage.
- Familiarity with interpretation and application of UN/UNDP policies, rules and regulations is desirable.
- Experience in the usage of computers and Microsoft Office software packages, as well as experience in handling web-based management systems.
- Experience in contributing to the preparation of reports, policy and position papers, briefing notes or talking points on HR related issues is desirable.
- Experience in managing partnership initiatives is desirable.
- Familiarity with budget management is desirable.
- Experience in providing inputs into policy revision and updates.
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Language:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Working knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
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