Overview

The Human Resources Officer is responsible for leading a team of HR professionals in providing advice on a range of Human Resources issues and will deputize the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Tasks Summary

• Initiates and coordinates actions covering staffing activities (classification reviews, recruitment, placement, reassignment, promotion, performance management, separation).
• Provides advice on conditions of services, duties, responsibilities, privileges, and entitlements.
• Develops and implements new human resources policies, practices, and procedures.
• Coordinates outreach activities for workforce planning and critical vacancies.
• Monitors and ensures the implementation of human resources policies, practices, and procedures.
• Reviews post incumbency reports, projects, and monitors vacant positions.
• Represents the Division/Unit at Departmental panels and appointment bodies.
• Supports Human resources audits and coordinates with partners.
• Reviews recommendations on candidate selection, including gender and geographic representation.
• Participates in task forces and working groups.
• Advises senior management officials on recruitment and other human resources matters.
• Advises on the development, modification, and implementation of United Nations policies and practices on entitlements.
• Provides advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations, and rules.
• Represents the office in joint bodies and working groups relating to salaries and other conditions of service.
• Advises and monitors the travel unit on travel-related entitlements for civilian staff and international uniformed personnel.
• Monitors and oversees travel, leave entitlements, and shipments of uniformed personnel.
• Supports the mission in the implementation of the performance appraisal system.
• Coordinates training/orientation programmes in performance management and supervisory skills.
• Ensures full compliance with the performance appraisal system.
• Counsels staff and managers in cases of underperformance and facilitates the implementation of a Performance Implementation Plan (PIP).
• Coordinates with interested parties to address and mitigate staff grievances.
• Develops preventive activities such as training and sharing best practices.
• Supports the mission through drawdown and liquidation planning and implementation.
• Advises and counsels staff in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct, and difficulties.
• Supervises and monitors the work of human resources officers/assistants.
• Provides guidance to programme managers on classification policies and procedures.
• Conducts research in preparing policy papers, position papers, and briefing notes.
• Supports dialogue between management and staff unions on human resources policy and general staff issues.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management or administration or related area is required.
• Experience in managing staffing, administration, and talent acquisition is required.
• Practical experience with the planning and delivery of human resources services in complex, volatile and conflict and post-conflict environment is desirable.
• Experience in implementing change management initiatives and downsizing is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, or related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: English is required.

Contract Duration: This position is temporarily available until 31 December 2026, with the possibility of extension.