Economic Commission for Africa Human Resources Officer Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia

This position is in the Talent Management Unit (TMU) Human Resources Management Section (HRMS), Division of Administration (DoA), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).

The Human Resources Officer works under the direct supervision of the Chief Human Resources Officer and under the overall guidance of the Director of Administration.

Responsibilities

The Human Resources Officer serves as Head of the Talent Management Unit.

He/ She plans, organizes, manages and supervises the work of TMU’s two sub-units: the Recruitment Sub-Unit (RSU), which handles recruitment, selection, and outreach, and the Staff Support and Benefits Sub-Unit (SSBSU), which handles administration of benefits, administration of justice, and staff and management relations.

Within limits of delegated authority, the Human Resources Officer will be responsible for the following duties

• 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 projects.

• May plan, organize, manage and supervise the work of the Unit/Section assigned.

• Interacts regularly with clients – Divisions and staff members – to understand existing and emerging HR requirements to pro-actively deliver the same. Works to provide senior managers advice on HR-related matters pertaining to recruitment and benefits administration.

• Coordinates internal and external audits of HR processes. Works towards ensuring zero audit observations.

Recruitment

• 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.

• Prepares job offers for successful candidates.

• Participates in task forces and working groups identifying issues/problems, formulating policies and guidelines, and establishing new procedures.

• 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.

• Ensures that the recruitment and selection process is completed within the prescribed staffing timelines and in accordance with regulations.

• Coordinates recruitment and on-boarding of Fellow under the ECA Fellowship Programme and works with team to coordinate the Fellowship programme.

[Administa

• Advises the Chief Human Resources Officer/ HR Business Partners 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.

• Coordinates the work of the Client Support Desk for effective liaison with shared services delivery centres.

Administration of Justice

• Addresses and mitigates staff grievances with the purpose of resolving them at the lowest possible level, which include, preventive activities such as trainings and sharing best practices and recent

jurisprudence related to human resources management.

• In coordination with OES/Legal Unit and OHR, assist the Chief Human Resources Officer and the Director of Administration in coordinating the Commission's responses to formal and informal requests coming from different entities under the Administration of Justice system by preparing draft replies for MEU and other cases, and coordinates the implementation of decisions applicable to the Commission;

• In partnership with the Staff representatives, monitors staff welfare and supports/proposes appropriate programmes and remedial actions to advance staff welfare and work life balance.;

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

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.

• 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.

• Focal point to coordinate ICSC related surveys such as salary survey, housing (place-to- place) survey, cost of living survey, hardship classification survey, etc.

• Coordinates duty station classification and subsistence allowance surveys.

• 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.

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

• Acts as a back-up for other functions within HRMS when the need arises.

• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Chief HR Officer and/or Director of Administration.

Competencies

Professionalism

Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in different sectors of economic and sustainable development.

Ability to conduct independent research on economic topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources.

Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.

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 & 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

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

Proficient experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is required.

Experience utilizing electronic data to establish dashboards is required.

Demonstrated experience in human resources management in international organizations with a large and diverse workforce is highly desirable.

Languages

For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required; knowledge of French is desirable.

Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Economic Commission for Africa Human Resources Officer Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia

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