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Join the UN: Human Resources Assistant Position Open—High School Diploma Required!
Join the UN: Human Resources Assistant Position Open—High School Diploma Required!
- Job Opening ID: 255097
- Job Network : Management and Administration
- Job Family : Human Resources
- Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
- Duty Station : NEW YORK
- Department/Office : Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
- Deadline : May 30, 2025
The UN invites applications for a Human Resources Assistant position. Ideal for candidates with a high school diploma, this role supports HR functions and promotes a diverse workplace. Apply now to be part of our mission. The position is located in the Electoral Assistance Division (EAD) of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA). The Human Resources Assistant will report to the Team Leader of the country team of EAD.
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Responsibilities
- Processes applications for vacancies, under the provisions of the UN single electoral roster framework, for field electoral positions in the UN Secretariat, UNDP, UNOPS, and other UN entities involved in electoral assistance.
- Prepares and maintains case files for candidates, ensuring and monitoring the transfer of • files of candidates between offices and agencies.
- Assists in the filling of posts, including initiating and following-up on reference checks and academic verifications, ensuring the completion of the pre-recruitment formalities.
- Assists in the evaluation and screening of applications of candidates for Electoral positions.
- Supports rostering exercises, including the preparation of Generic Job Openings, testing and interview exercises.
- Maintains vacancy announcement files and tracks status of vacancy announcements.
- Coordinates with Executive Offices and selected candidates on travel arrangements, visa matters and contractual arrangements.
- Prepares agenda and provides relevant documentation required for recruitment related meetings.
- Advises staff on roster matters.
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Requirements
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience
- A minimum of five years of experience in human resources management, administrative services or related area is required.
- The minimum number of years is reduced to three if the candidate possess a first level degree.
- Experience in human resources management at the United Nations or similar international organization is required Experience in supporting selection, recruitment and on-boarding for field operations is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
