UN WOMEN Jobs - 38933- UN Women: Human Resources Consultant (open to Keny

UN Women: Human Resources Consultant (open to Kenyan Nationals only)

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Nairobi, KENYA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

25-Jul-2013

Application Deadline :

22-Jul-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Operations Manager, the Human Resources Consultant provides support to UN Women Kenya Country office and Regional Office in the administration and implementation of regulations, rules, policies, strategies and guidelines regarding Human Resource Management, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency, integrity, transparency and quality of service.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implementation of HR services focusing on achievement of the following results:

Preparation of job descriptions and vacancy announcements;
Preparation of post establishment documents;
Recruitment as per the approved organogramme (beginning from long listing of applications, shortlisting by panelists, organizing written tests and interviews including preparation of interview repots, conducting reference checks and preparation of documents for appropriate compliance review panels);
Contracting selected candidates (including medical clearances and onboarding of candidates);
Maintenance of Human Resource Roster;
Induction/orientation of new staff;
Record management of recruitments and other Human Resource records.

Change Management Support

Conduct needs assessment for change management support required;
Organize learning sessions as per the identified needs;
Support UN Women staff in career coaching/ career advancement by arranging sessions;
Identify keys needs for career advancement and also where the organization may provide support;
Assistance with interview skills;
Assistance with curriculum vitae writing skills (improving/ drafting of cv’s).

Outputs/ Deliverables

Recruitment of staff as per the organogramme for UN Women Kenya Office and Regional Office;
Updated HR Roster;
Induction/Orientation Plan;
Tracking system for recruitments.

Competencies

Core Competencies

Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity;
Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
Development and Innovation: Take charge of self-development and take initiative;
Work in teams: Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication;
Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others;
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Functional Competencies

Ability to perform a variety of specialized activities related to HR management, contract management and reporting;
Strong IT skills;
Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems.
Focuses on result for the client;
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view, and are self-aware;
Strictly adheres to confidentiality;
Strong writing and oral communication skills;
Strong analytical skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

University Degree in Business or Public Administration. Specialized training in Human Resource Management would be preferable.

Experience:

Five years of experience at the National or International level in Human Resource management and recruitment and selection;
Knowledge of UN Human Resource rules and Regulations will be an asset.

Language:

Fluent in English.

Contract and Remuneration:

An Individual Contract (IC) will be issued in accordance with UN Women rules and regulations. The Human Resources Consultant shall be paid a monthly remuneration as per the agreed contract.

Payment will be made at the end of each month on certification of duties performed.

Note:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Application:

All applications must include (as an attachment) a completed and signed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment
Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.