Antecedentes

Under the overall guidance of DRR and direct supervision of the Human Resources Specialist, the HR Analyst ensures effective delivery of HR services in a large Country Office*. He/she interprets and applies HR policies, rules and regulations, implements internal procedures and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues. The HR Analyst promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and contributes to the maintenance of high staff morale.

The HR Analyst works in close collaboration with the Business Development, Programme, Operations and project teams in the CO and UNDP HQ staff ensuring successful CO performance in HR management.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Provides support to the implementation of HR strategies and policies focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Full compliance of HR activities with UN rules and regulations, UNDP policies, procedures and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control, analysis of parameters in support of proper design and functioning of the HR management system;
  • CO HR business processes mapping and elaboration/establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management;
  • Analysis and elaboration of proposals on the strategic approach to recruitment in the CO, proper use of contractual modalities, forecast of the staffing needs, performance evaluation and staff career development management.

Provides support to effective human resources management focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Management of recruitment processes including job descriptions, vacancy announcement, screening of candidates, organization and participation in the interview panels;
  • Preliminary review of submissions to the Compliance Review Panel/Board (CRP/B);
  • Management of contracts in and outside Atlas. Monitoring and tracking of all transactions related to positions, recruitment, HR data, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivity, recoveries, adjustments and separations through Atlas,
  • Management of International staff entitlements and position funding delegated to the HR Unit;
  • Development and management of rosters.

Provides support to proper staff performance management and career development focusing on  achievement of the following  results:

  • Analysis of requirements and elaboration of the protocol for performance appraisal process, facilitation of the process;
  • Active participation in the CO learning team;
  • Elaboration of proposals on and implementation of strategic staffing policies in line with career development.

Ensures conduct of UN and UNDP-related surveys focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Organization and coordination of comprehensive and interim local salary, hardship and place-to-place surveys in coordination with the supervisor.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Participation in the organization and conduct of training for operations/ programme staff on HR issues;
  • Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in HR;
  • Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Competencias

Corporate Competencies:

  • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
  • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

  • Shares knowledge and experience and contributes to UNDP practice areas;
  • Develops deep understanding in HR Management;
  • Promotes a learning environment in the office;
  • Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

  • Ability to provide analytical inputs to strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
  • Ability to lead recruitment, contracts management, performance appraisal, career development management, maintain high staff morale;
  • Ability to make the analysis of requirements and parameters provided in support of HR processes in the CO;
  • Strong IT skills, knowledge of Atlas;
  • Ability to implement new systems (business side) and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.

Management and Leadership

  • Focuses on impact and result for the client;
  • Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
  • Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
  • Responds positively to critical feedback;
  • Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior;
  • UNDP HR Certification programme

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

  • Master’s Degree or equivalent in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.

Experience:

  • Relevant experience at the national or international level in providing HR advisory services and/or managing staff and operational systems would be desirable;
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language:

  • Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.