UNDP Jobs - 92700- BBRSO108645

BBRSO108645 - HR Assistant

Location :

Barbados and The Eastern Caribbean, BARBADOS

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

24-Aug-2020

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 Months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 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

ADMINISTRATION -

To apply, interested persons should upload the combined* Technical Proposal/Methodology (if applicable), CV and Offeror’s Letter to “UNDP Jobs” by navigating to the link below and clicking “APPLY NOW”, no later than the date indicated on the “UNDP Jobs” website. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted**: -

UNDP Job Site – https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=92700 (cut and paste into browser address bar if the link does not work)

* PLEASE NOTE: The system allows the upload of one (1) document ONLY – if you are required to submit a Technical Proposal/Methodology, this document along with your CV/P11 and Offeror’s Letter, MUST be combined and uploaded as one.

NOTE: The Financial Proposal should not be uploaded to “UNDP Jobs”**.

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**Please email the password-protected Financial Proposal to procurement.bb@undp.org. The subject line of your email must contain the following: “BBRSO108645 Financial Proposal – Your Name”

If the password for your Financial Proposal is required, it will be requested by the Procurement Unit.

Any request for clarification must be sent in writing to procurement.bb@undp.org within three (3) days of the publication of this notice, ensuring that the reference number above is included in the subject line. The UNDP Barbados & the OECS Procurement Unit will post the responses*** two (2) days later, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to: -

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=67744 (cut and paste into browser address bar if the link does not work)

A detailed Procurement Notice, TOR, and all annexes can be found by clicking the above link.

*** UNDP shall endeavour to provide such responses to clarifications in an expeditious manner, but any delay in such response shall not cause an obligation on the part of UNDP to extend the submission date of the Proposals, unless UNDP deems that such an extension is justified and necessary

BACKGROUND -

The Multi-Country Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean States formulated its Sub-Regional Programme Document (SPD) for the period 2017-2021, with extensive in-country consultations, which was approved by the Executive Board on September 2016. The SPD outcomes directly reference the UN Multi-Country Sustainable Development Framework (MSDF) outcomes, which outlines the strategic approach for all UN agencies (resident and non-resident) working in the Caribbean, which are both also aligned to the globally-agreed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

UNDP, in collaboration with Government and other development partners, plays a key role in implementing the SPD, providing overall policy direction and in coordinating and monitoring progress towards expected results. In order to facilitate effective coordination, implementation, monitoring of SPD and linked programming and UN System joint programming, the Programme Assistant will support the Programme Unit, and will work in close collaboration with the operations, finance, and programme staff in the MCO and the 10 programme countries supported by UNDP Barbados as well as UNDP HQs to resolve complex finance-related issues and support the implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Operations Manager and direct supervision of the Human Resource Associate, the Human Resources Assistant provides support to Human Resource services in the UNDP Barbados and Eastern Caribbean Multi-Country Office ensuring high quality of work, accurate, timely and properly recorded/documented service delivery. The HR Assistant works in a client-oriented environment consistent with rules and regulations in the Unit.

The HR Assistant will also work in close collaboration with Operations, Programme and Project teams in the MCO to ensure consistent, confidential and timely service delivery.

Competencies

Skills

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
Self-motivated with strong inter-personal skills and the ability to work well independently or as part of a team;
Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement;
Service-minded, punctual, proactive, and reliable; and
Ability to organize work efficiently.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Minimum requirement – Associate Degree in Management, Human Resource Management or related field.

Experience

Minimum requirement - At least two (2) years of relevant experience in Human Resource administrative support services.
Experience in HR recruitment and selection processes.
Experience in the usage of computers and Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, powerpoint etc) is an asset