UNDP Jobs - 64944- Human Capital Planning Specialist

Human Capital Planning Specialist

Location :

Kuwait, KUWAIT

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

31-Mar-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

12 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 and the State of Kuwait, represented by the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council of Planning and Development (GSSCPD), strive to enhance institutional capacities at various government agencies by providing them with necessary technical support to strengthen their capacities and skills to perform their expected duties.

Under the framework of the Institutional Capacity Development for Implementation of the Kuwait National Development Plan (ICDI/KNDP) project, UNDP and GSSCPD attempt to improve human capacity and organizational effectiveness of the GSSCPD for development planning. The aim is to support GSSCPD attain the ability to deliver effectively according to its mandates.

GSSCPD is responsible for elaborating, coordinating and overseeing the Kuwait National Development Plan (KNDP) which addresses the challenges of economic development, human and social development, the efficiency of the state institutions and administration and combating corruption, in accordance with H.H. the Amir’s State Vision “Kuwait 2035”.

Within this context, GSSCPD is seeking to recruit a Human Capital Planning Specialist to assess human capital needs and propose solutions and roadmap to enhance human capital in Kuwait.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Secretary General (SG) of GSSCPD and with close coordination with the GSSCPD Project Manager, the Human Capital Planning Specialist will assume the following tasks:

Conduct a thorough assessment of the current Human Capital situation in Kuwait;
Perform a gap analysis between the current labor needs and projected labor supply;
Propose roadmaps for the required investments on Human Capital in Kuwait;
Assess the impact of projects services on Human Capital and propose new mechanisms to improve it;
Propose strategies on how to implement career development program, improve retention, and establish a pipeline of promotable talent;
Suggest solutions and action plans to improve the Human Capital infrastructure in Kuwait;
Present monthly reports to the SG and GSSCPD Project Manager highlighting key deliverables with recommendations for the way forward.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents;
Building support and political acumen;
Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation;
Building and promoting effective teams;
Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication;
Creating an emotionally intelligent organization;
Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards;
Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking.

Functional Competencies:

Job Knowledge and Technical Expertise

Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines.
Serves as internal consultant in the area of expertise and shares knowledge with staff.
Continues to seek new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit.
Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally.
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments.

Client Orientation

Anticipates client needs.
Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider.
Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective.
Keeps the client informed of problems or delays in the provision of services.
Uses discretion and flexibility in interpreting rules in order to meet client needs and achieve organizational goals more effectively.
Solicits feedback on service provision and quality.

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches.
Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms.
Develops and/or participates in the development of tools and mechanisms, including identifying new approaches to promote individual and organizational learning and knowledge sharing using formal and informal methodologies.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Minimum Masters in Human Resources Management with specialization in Human Capital Planning or any related field.

Experience

Minimum of 15 years of proven experience in the field;
Familiarity with Kuwait governmental institutions is an added advantage;
Excellent computer skills, with MS. Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

Language requirement:

Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is a must.

Note:

This position will be on governmental contract administered by the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development;
As part of the application, the applicant must attach a CV.