Temporary Job Opening “Assistant Human Resources Officer, NO-A”
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 23 June 2014
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 09 June 2014
DUTY STATION: KINSHASA (3 months)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: MONUSCO/ 03/HR/2014
This vacancy is open exclusively to the nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Duties and responsibilities:
In accordance with the Staff Rules and Regulations of the United Nations and under the supervision of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Associate Human Resources Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Provide advice and support to managers and staff on human resources related matters;
- Ascertain staffing requirements, interview local applicants in order to select the most suitable candidates and or submit staffing proposals to Head of Sections;
- Organize and administer staff grievance procedures, negotiate settlement of appeals and complaints, provide advice and counseling to staff members;
- Monitor and evaluate recruitment and placement related activities of client offices, and recommend changes or corrections related to procedures to these offices;
- Review recommendations on the selection of candidate by client offices for submission to Mission Review Panels (MRPs);
- Monitor the work of the Human Resources Assistants in carrying out all human resources administrative transactions including preparation of personnel actions, maintenance of staff tables, and process of contracts;
- Monitor, advise and act on disciplinary matters in accordance with established policies and procedures;
- Administer and provide advice on salary and related benefits;
- Review and recommend level of remuneration for locally recruited consultants;
- Provide advice on career development to staff, design, plan, monitor and provide induction orientation programme and briefing to new staff members;
- Advice and counsel staff in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct and difficulties associated with work and entitlements;
- Provide inputs required in assessing the labor market in the field to establish salaries and related allowances of locally-recruited staff;
- Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Competencies:
- Professionalism: Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues and recommend solutions: proven analytical skills. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in area of work.
- Planning and organizing: Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision.
- Client orientation: Ability to identify clients’ needs and appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients.
- Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Communication: Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
- Commitment to continuous learning: Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the relevant technical field. Willingness to contribute to UN institutional knowledge through active participation in the documentation and sharing of lessons and good practices.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Qualifications and Experiences:
- Education: Advance University degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) preferably in Public or Business Administration, Human Resources Management or related area such as Education or Social Science; or a first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualification and extensive professional experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- Experience: At minimum of 2 years (with an advanced university degree) (4 years with a first level university degree) of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources management or related area. Solid computer skills, proficiency in word processing and good knowledge of human resource databases. Experience in UN or international NGOs an advantage.
- Language: Fluency in written and spoken English and French is required. Knowledge of other
languages spoken in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is an asset.
| HOW TO APPLY |
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications together with the United Nations Personal History form (P-11) and/or CV and copies of previous employment certificate(s) by ONE of the following methods: Applicants in Kinshasa may hand deliver their applications to the attention of:
* Mr. Helal Rezwi, National Staff Unit, MONUSCO, Kinshasa.
- a. Applicants in location outside Kinshasa may hand deliver their application to the nearest MONUSCO Field Human Resource Office to the attention of Mr. HELAL REZWI or email to: [email protected]
- b. Note: All applicants MUST indicate the MONUSCO TJO # 03 – Assistant Human Resources Officer – NO-A and Duty Station for which they are applying, on the subject line [by email] or in a sealed envelope [by Mail/by Hand].)
- c. Do not submit original certificate(s) with the application. In line with the UN policy on gender balance, FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.Please refer to the Qualification and Experience sections above to ensure that you are eligible to apply.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO INDICATE YOUR CURRENT CONTACT E-MAIL ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE CONTACT NUMBERS ON YOUR PERSONAL HISTORY ( P.11).
Important Notice for GS Staff: Locally-recruited General Service staff being considered for reappointed to an NPO post must meet the minimum requirements of the post, including academic qualifications and years of relevant professional experience. In this connection, it should be noted that experience in the General Service category does not count as professional experience.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
