Overview
Develops and implements new human resources policies, practices and procedures to meet the evolving needs of the Organization. Assesses and analyzes leadership and managerial development needs across the Organization, designing targeted programmes to strengthen leadership capabilities at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops and implements new human resources policies, practices and procedures.
- Monitors and ensures the implementation of human resources policies, practices and procedures related to learning and career satisfaction.
- Keeps abreast of developments in the area of learning and career satisfaction.
- Prepares reports and participates and/or leads special human resources project.
- Plan, organize, manage and supervise the work of the Leadership team in ODS.
- Assesses and analyzes leadership and managerial development needs across the Organization, designing targeted programmes to strengthen leadership capabilities at all levels.
- Implemente the Senior Leadership Support Programme (SLSP 2.0) in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Facilitates the work of the Community of Practice Working Group on Leadership to identify, plan and implement joint leadership development initiatives with UN agencies, funds and programmes.
- Provides advice to senior leaders and managers on leadership development, team effectiveness, and sound management practices.
- Supports organizational development initiatives, with a focus on leadership culture, change management, and strengthening managerial accountability.
- Promotes and coordinates the application of the Learning Needs Analysis Toolkit and Learning Evaluation Framework across the Secretariat to ensure evidence-based learning design and impact assessment.
- Evaluates the effectiveness and impact of leadership and management programmes across the Secretariat and recommends improvements to enhance coherence and maximize organizational impact.
- Supervises and monitors the work of the junior human resources officers in undertaking the full range of human resource management activities.
- Prepare policy papers, position papers and briefing notes on issues related to learning and development.
- Coordinates and participates in inter-agency meetings related to learning and development, organizational development and career satisfaction
Required Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration or related area, including designing learning programmes using a variety of learning methodologies (including online, social, face-to-face and blended learning) is required. Experience in conducting learning impact assessment and needs assessments is desirable. Experience in applying behavioural science in learning is desirable.
Qualifications
An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in education, learning development, human resources management business or public administration, social sciences or related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
