Background
You are invited to join a team of dedicated development professionals whose primary role is to support the Philippines to achieve the 2030 Agenda. As part of the UNDP team your focus will be to work with multiple stakeholders to find the country specific solutions that lead to the eradication of poverty and to ensure no one is left behind - and we reach those furthest behind first.
You will be confronted with diverse development challenges, including addressing basic development needs, supporting institutional transformations to enable sustainable development, and enabling rapid recovery from shocks, crises and conflicts by strengthening development pathways. These development challenges are not mutually exclusive. In fact, they often coexist, requiring tailored integrated solutions that can adequately address specific deficits and barriers.
We place a premium on national ownership in the analysis, design and implementation of solutions, as well as a partnership-based approach to leverage the range of skills and resources needed – public and private. We work closely with all stakeholders in society to find innovative solutions to old development problems.
UNDP is looking for individuals who have the analytical, planning and implementation capacities that can address links, choices and connections across many issues and sectors. We seek individuals who can apply global best practice to national contexts. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to making a positive contribution to Development in the Philippines.
Under the guidance and supervision of the HR Analyst, the HR Assistant provides HR services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The HR Assistant promotes a client-oriented and consistent with rules and regulations approach in the Unit.
The HR Assistant works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the CO and UNDP HQs staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Ensures administration and implementation of HR strategies and policies focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Full compliance of HR processes and records with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
- Input to the CO business processes mapping and elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management in consultation with the direct supervisor and office management.
2. Provides HR services focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Preparation of draft job descriptions, vacancy announcements, compiling matrixes, performing functions of HR secretary in interview panels.
- Creation/update of positions in Atlas, association of positions to chart fields (COAs), update of COA information, and liaise with GSSU accordingly.
- Performing ICF delegated functions as per CO delegation of authority.
- Tracking of all transactions related to positions, recruitment, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivity, recoveries, adjustments and separations through Atlas.
- Maintenance of the CO staffing table.
- Collection of background information for submissions to the Local Compliance Review Panel (CRP).
- Update of the CO rosters.
- Maintenance of proper filing system for HR records and documents.
- Provision of information for cost-recovery bills in Atlas for HR services provided by UNDP to other Agencies.
3. Ensures proper staff performance management and career development focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Provision of background information to CRG (as applicable).
- Provision of background information for drafting Whole Office Learning plan and individual learning plans.
- Monitors completion of PMDs and office learning plans.
4. Supports the conduct of UN-related surveys focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Collection of information and preparation of reports for comprehensive and interim local salary, hardship and place-to-place surveys. Participation in the work of LSSC.
5. Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the Office, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Participation in the trainings for the operations/projects staff on HR.
- Contribution to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Competencies
Core |
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Innovation Ability to make new and useful ideas work | Level 2: Analyzes complex technical materials (including data) and makes concise, relevant recommendations |
Leadership Ability to persuade others to follow | Level 2: Proactively identifies new opportunities and challenges |
People Management Ability to improve performance and satisfaction | Level 2: Takes ownership of responsibilities |
Communication Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform | Level 2: Understands, explains and shares information on assigned tasks with accuracy and clarity |
Delivery Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement | Level 2: Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services; |
Technical/Functional | Detailed list of competencies can be accessed through https://intranet.undp.org/unit/ohr/competency-framework/SitePages/Home.aspx and hiring managers are encouraged to familiarize themselves for more information |
Quality Assurance Ability to perform administrative and procedural activities to ensure that quality requirements and goals are fulfilled | Level 2: Execute & Learn: Execute & Learn: Perform defined tasks |
Knowledge Facilitation Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share | Level 2: Execute & Learn: Execute & Learn: Perform defined tasks |
Operational Efficiency Ability to identify and execute opportunities to improve operational efficiency | Level 2: Execute & Learn: Execute & Learn: Perform defined tasks |
Team Building Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of professionals towards common goals | Level 2: Execute & Learn: Execute & Learn: Perform defined tasks |
Communication Ability to effectively communicate intensions and requirements to internal and external stakeholders | Level 2: Execute & Learn: Execute & Learn: Perform defined tasks |
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Secondary Education or bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Specialized certification in HR would be an asset.
Experience:
- 5 years of relevant experience with Secondary Education or 2 years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree.
- Relevant experience in Human Resources or Administration is required.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in handling of web-based management systems.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of other UN language desirable.
Other:
- Non-Smoking environment.