Background

Under the direct supervisor of the HR Assistant provides HR services ensuring high quality, accuracy, and consistency of work. The HR Assistant promotes a client-oriented and consistent with rules and regulations approach in the Unit. The HR Assistant works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the CO and UNDP HQs staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.

The key results have an impact on the execution of the CO HR services in terms of quality and accuracy of work completed. Accurate data entry and presentation of financial information and client-oriented approach enhances UNDP capability in the HR management.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Implementation of HR strategies Implementation of HR services

Support to staff career management and career development

Support to UN-related surveys

Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing

1. Ensures implementation of HR strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

Full compliance of HR processes and records with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies.

Input to the CO business processes mapping and elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management in consultation with the direct supervisor and office management.

2. Implements HR services focusing on achievement of the following results:

Preparation of draft job descriptions, vacancy announcements, compiling matrixes, performing functions of Secretary in interview panels.

Creation/update of positions in Atlas, association of positions to chart fields (COAs), update of COA information, setting up vendor performing the functions of Admin.HR, Position Administrator and Absence Processor in Atlas. Preparation of contracts

Tracking of all transactions related to positions, recruitment, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivity, recoveries, adjustments and separations through Atlas. Maintenance of the CO staffing table.

Collection of background information for submissions to the Local Appointment and Promotion Board (LAPB).

Update of the CO rosters.

Maintenance of proper filing system for HR records and documents.

Provision of information for cost-recovery bills in Atlas for HR services provided by UNDP to other Agencies.

3. Ensures proper staff performance management and career development focusing on achievement of the following results:

Provision of background information to CRG.

Provision of background information for drafting Whole Office Learning plan and individual learning plans.

4. Ensures conduct of UN-related surveys focusing on achievement of the following results:

Collection of information for comprehensive and interim local salary, participation in the work of LSSC, hardship and place-to-place surveys.

5. Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:

Participation in the trainings for the operations/projects staff on HR.

Contribution to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Building Strategic Partnerships

Level 1.1: Maintaining information and databases

Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Level 1.1: Basic research and analysis

Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Level 1.1: Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures

Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position

Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks

Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning

Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Promoting Organizational Change and Development

Level 1.1: Presentation of information on best practices in organizational change

Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions

Design and Implementation of Management Systems

Level 1.1: Data gathering and implementation of management systems Uses information/databases/other management systems

Client Orientation

Level 1.1: Maintains effective client relationships

Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion

Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines

Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management

Level 1.1: Gathering and disseminating information

Gathers and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity

Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment

Self-development, initiative-taking

Acting as a team player and facilitating team work

Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively

Creating synergies through self-control Managing conflict ? Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member. ? Informed and transparent decision making

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary Education. University Degree in Administration or other related is desirable.

Experience:

5 years of relevant HR and/or administrative experience is required at the national or international level.

Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in Portuguese and English.

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The P11 can be found in: http://www.pnud.org.br/arquivos/p11.doc

Only applications made on UNDP Personal History Form - P11 and submitted on time in the UNDP Jobs System will be examined.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.