Economic Commission for Africa Chief, Strategy and Information Management Unit (Human Resources Officer) Jobs in Ethiopia

Economic Commission for Africa Chief, Strategy and Information Management Unit (Human Resources Officer) Jobs in Ethiopia

Org. Setting and Reporting

ECA's mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063.

The mission will be guided by ECA's five strategic directions which are: advancing ECA's position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent's problems and take local solutions to the continent; developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocating Africa's position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues.

This position is in the Strategy & Information Management Unit (SIMU), Human Resources Management Section (HRMS), Division of Administration (DoA), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The Human Resources Officer works under the direct supervision of the Chief Human Resources Officer and under the overall guidance of the Director of the Division of Administration.

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, in addition to above mentioned responsibilities and objectives of SIMU, the Human Resources Officer will be responsible for the management of SIMU, including the following duties:

General:

Develops and implements new human resources policies, practices and procedures to meet the evolving needs of the Organization.

Monitors and ensures the implementation of human resources policies, practices and procedures.

Keeps abreast of developments in various areas of human resources.

Prepares reports and participates and/or leads special human resources project.

Develops and deploys data solutions and visualizations to improve HR reporting and analysis.

Oversees the design, development and implementation of communication strategies, campaigns and material to improve staff engagement and HR related communication

Monitors and ensures the proper review and simplification of HR workflows and processes and prioritizes their deployment based on annual business workplan

Plan, organize, manage and supervise the work of the Unit/Section assigned.

Recruitment and Placement:

Projects and monitors vacant posts of assigned level/group, Secretariat or mission-wide and ensures adherence to policies and procedures in filling these posts.

Recommends guidelines on promotion and placement of staff.

Oversees preparation of vacancy announcements, reviews applications and provides short-lists to substantive offices.

Arranges and conducts interviews for selection of candidates.

Reviews recommendation on the selection of candidate by client offices.

Serves as ex-officio in or secretary to appointment and promotion bodies, examinations boards, and prepares and presents cases to these bodies.

Administration of Entitlements:

Advises the Head of the Unit or Chief Human Resources Officer on the development, modification and implementation of United Nations policies and practices on entitlements.

Reviews and recommends level of remuneration for consultants.

Provides advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules. Reviews and provides advice on exceptions to policies, regulations and rules.

Represents the office in joint bodies and working groups relating to salaries and other conditions of service.

Staff Development and Career Support:

Identifies and analyzes staff development and career support needs and designs programmes to meet identified needs.

Advises and designs on the preparation and monitoring of reports on staff development and career support programmes.

Analyzes staff development and career support plans to ensure that they are consistent with the overall organizations goals, policies on staff development and career support, and the respective mandates.

Evaluates effectiveness and impact of staff development and career support programmes and recommends ways to enhance effectiveness and impact.

Provides advice on mobility and career development to staff

at all levels in all categories.

Provides performance management advice to staff and management. Assists supervisors and staff with understanding and using the performance appraisal system (PAS).

Other Duties:

Advises and counsels staff in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct and difficulties associated with work and entitlements.

Monitors staff welfare and identifies/proposes appropriate programmes and remedial action.

Monitors, advises and acts on disciplinary matters in accordance with established policies and procedures. Mediates conflict, grievance and harassment cases.

Supervises and monitors the work of the junior human resources officers in undertaking the full range of human resource management activities.

Represents the management in classification appeal cases.

Conducts and coordinates salary surveys assessing the labour market at Headquarters and in the field and establishes salaries and related allowances of international-recruited and locally-recruited staff.

Prepares classification analysis of jobs in Professional and General Service and related categories.

Provides guidance to programme managers on the application of classification policies and procedures and by undertaking whole office review.

Coordinates duty station classification and subsistence allowance surveys.

Conducts research in preparing policy papers, position papers and briefing notes on issues related to examinations and tests.

Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Designs, Develops and deploys workflows, systems and solutions to improve the monitoring, tracking and processing of staff benefits & entitlements, and evaluation of staff learning & development.

The incumbent will also be required to support the Chief HR Officer in work related to the Commission's HR Strategy and change management initiatives; strategies related to institutional imperatives (e.g., gender parity, disability inclusion, geographic representation, etc.); staff-management relations and administration of justice; and coordination of audits and Operations Management Team and/ or ICSC matters. The incumbent will also be expected to perform other duties as required and as per the position TOR.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related field is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with 2 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Successful completion of post-graduate degree in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration or related area is required.

Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating human resources management strategies is required.

A minimum 3 years of experience in handling data analytics, data visualization, and dashboard or related area is desirable.

Experience in designing, developing, and deploying HR focused management information systems and solutions using Power Platforms or other similar solutions during the past 3 years is desirable.

Experience in leading and evaluating staff engagement initiatives, including disability and inclusion initiatives, is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; and knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Economic Commission for Africa Chief, Strategy and Information Management Unit (Human Resources Officer) Jobs in Ethiopia

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