UN WOMEN Jobs - 67396- UN Women: HR Talent Management Consultant

UN Women: HR Talent Management Consultant

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

20-Jul-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

until 31 December 2016

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.

Under the direct supervision of the HR Learning Specialist, the Learning & Development Associate will implement and support ongoing UN Women-specific learning and development programmes that address organizational needs and enhance the skills and career development of staff. S/he will be responsible for the monitoring and reporting of training events and mandatory course completion, and supporting inter-agency learning programmes including wellness events and the language programme.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the HR Learning Specialist, the Learning & Development Associate will be responsible for

The administration of the rollout of the Global Induction programme, including delivery of orientation sessions to new hires and visiting students;
The administration of the Global Workforce Survey, and Rewards and Recognition programme;
The monitoring of the online Learning Management System, and related training of the UN Women global Community of Practice for Learning Focal Points on how to use it and how to support its use locally;
The quarterly administration of registration and completion of language courses;
The weekly coaching of employees on career development needs and conducting of exit interviews;
The planning and organizing of quarterly wellness events by liaising with external and internal partners.

Key Performance Indicators:

Timely and accurate guidance, reliable training reports, and effective knowledge transfer.

Competencies

Core Values:

Integrity:

Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism:

Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.

Respect for Diversity:

Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

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.

Conflict Management:

Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.

Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.

Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making:

Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge of and application of learning and development best practices;
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills;
Demonstrated effectiveness in coaching and training;
Demonstrated effectiveness in using information technology and competency-based tools and processes in talent management;
Demonstrated experience in managing client relations;
Thorough knowledge of UN Staff Regulations and Rules and institutional HR policy matters.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Completion of secondary education;
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences and/or specialization in human resources management, education or organizational development, will be an advantage.

Experience:

Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in learning, training and career development, preferably at the international level.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required;
Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

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.

Applications:

All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed 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.

This consultancy is open to candidates who are either US Permanent Residents, US Citizens or holders of a valid G4 visa at the time of their application and whose G4 visa has been acquired on account of their employment in the UN Systems based in New York.