UNDP Jobs - 19879- Vacancy Announcement Reviewer

Vacancy Announcement Reviewer

Location :

Home-based, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Dec-2010

Application Deadline :

19-Nov-10 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

8 months (November 2010-July 2011)

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

8 months

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. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UNDP’s Recruitment efforts are defined to ensure that a diverse and versatile pool of staff with the required knowledge, competencies and leadership/management skills are ready to fill UNDP positions to effectively execute this organization's Strategic Plan. Robust Vacancy Management and Recruitment are components of a broader UNDP Talent Management Strategy. The Recruitment and Selection activities are intended to provide UNDP country offices and headquarters hiring units with the principles governing recruitment and selection and specific guidance for filling vacant posts at the local and international levels. Vacancy Management includes the advertising of UNDP jobs online as well as through other media as required. UNDP advertises close to 150 vacancies weekly

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Responsibilities:

Manages UNDP’s vacancy announcements to ensure consistency and compliance with UNDP’s standards
Reviews draft vacancy announcements to ensure:

Supporting documentation has been uploaded and is consistent with submission;
Appropriate use of acronyms
Consistency of style
Absence of typographical errors
Job requirements are in line with the advertised level of the post

Provides guidance to hiring units regarding corporate standards
Liaises with hiring units to clarify any questions arising from the review
Responds to requests from the hiring units for amendments to the vacancy announcements

Competencies

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; tailors language tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Planning and Organizing: Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; uses time efficiently
Teamwork: works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; works well with staff from all cultures
Client Orientation: Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timelines for delivery of products or services to clients.
Responds positively to feedback.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A first University Degree from an accredited educational institution.

Experience:

At least 5 years progressively responsible experience in a related work field
Familiarity with UNDP Recruitment processes desirable
Understanding of the general UN context and previous experience in a field-based UN entity a distinct advantage
Full working knowledge of Microsoft word.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in both written and spoken English.
Excellent writting, drafting and drafting skills.