PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF MYANMAR

Closing date: 1 November 2016 (5 pm Yangon time)

Position Summary:

Summary of key functions:

Implementation of HR strategies and policies

• Full compliance of HR activities with UNDP rules and regulations, UNFPA policies, procedures and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control, analysis of parameters in support of proper design and functioning of the HR management system.
• CO HR business processes mapping and elaboration/establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management
• Analysis and elaboration of proposals on the strategic approach to recruitment in the CO, proper use of contractual modalities, forecast of the staffing needs, performance evaluation and staff career development management.

Effective human resources management:

• Management of recruitment processes including job descriptions, vacancy announcement, screening of candidates, organization and participation in the interview panels.
• Preliminary review of submissions to the Local Appointment and Promotion Board (LAPB).
• Management of contracts in and outside Atlas. Monitoring and tracking of all transactions related to positions, recruitment, HR data, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivity, recoveries, adjustments and separations through Atlas.
• Management of International staff entitlements and position funding delegated to the HR Unit.
• Development and management of rosters.

Staff performance management and career development:

• Analysis of requirements and elaboration of the protocol for performance appraisal process, facilitation of the process.
• Active participation in the CO learning team
• Elaboration of proposals on and implementation of strategic staffing policies in line with career development.

Conduct of UN and UNFPA-related surveys

• Organization and coordination of comprehensive and interim local salary, hardship and place-to-place surveys in coordination with the supervisor.

Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing 

• Participation in the organization and conduct of training for operations/ programme staff on HR issues.
• Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in HR.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, Training, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Law, International Development or other relevant social sciences.
• Up to 2 years of experience in providing:
• HR advisory services and/or managing staff and operational systems
• Learning and/or Human Resource Management activities, research, administration, recruitment and sourcing.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in handling of web based management systems.

Languages:

 Fluency in English is required. Depending on the duty station, a working knowledge of the national language may be required.