UNDP Jobs - 105807- Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant

Location :

Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

22-Apr-2022

Application Deadline :

15-Apr-22 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

2 months

Languages Required :

English Portuguese

Expected Duration of Assignment :

2 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

The Recruitment Consultant will be responsible for managing recruitment of the following staff positions based on the SLA for the UNOCHA in line with UNDP procedures: Recruitment consultant will work closely with UNOCHA colleagues (both CO and HQ), UNDP CO and UNDP GHRSC Staff Recruitment Team to successfully complete the recruitment by following all the necessary steps starting from position creation to onboarding of the successful candidates.

Duties and Responsibilities

Submitting Recruitment requests into UNall with the correct forms filled and duly signed;
Circulating the VAs published in UNDP Jobsites within HR Network and relevant Newspapers;
Coordinate Shortlisting process, desk review/interview, technical assessment with the hiring managers;
Interact with selected candidates to undergo health checks and complete mandatory documents;
Confirm employee interest to the post and check availability;
Liaise with Candidates for signing the Letter of Offer and Letter of Appointment.

Competencies

Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiates mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates win-win situations.
Ability to bringing together diverse groups of people, data, information or ideas, and technology to design services or solutions.
Ability to represent UNDP and productively share UNDP knowledge and activities, advocate for UNDP, its values, mission, and work with various constituencies

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications

Secondary education with Specialized certification in HR;
With University degree in HR, business or public administration is an asset, 4 years of relevant work experience will be sufficient.

Experience

7 years of relevant experience at the national and/or international levels in providing HR management support services in both strategical and tactical levels managing, recruitment, and other fronts in HR discipline;
Experience in HR Consultancy providing key results with minor supervision;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office);
Experience in handling of web-based management systems and ERP systems, experience with Peoplesoft or Atlas is an asset;
HR certification is an advantage;
Previous working experience with UN is an asset.

Language Requirements

Proficiency in English and Portuguese
Working knowledge of other UN language is desirable

Others

Experience with leadership and coordination of teams.
Skills with data analysis, KPIs, etc.
Solid communications, planning, problem solving skills.