TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT

Duration: 364 days 

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The Position:
 
The Human Resources Specialist is located in the UNFPA Bangladesh Country Office and reports to the International Operations Manager (IOM).
 
How you can make a difference:
 
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. 
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
 
Job Purpose:
 
The Human Resources Specialist provide leadership in execution of the full range of CO HR services ensuring their transparency and integrity. You will be responsible for ensuring that the delivery of HR services meets clients' expectations with regard to efficiency and consistency. The HR Specialist leads and coordinates the efficient, consistent implementation of key HR processes in the Country Office. Provides value-adding advice to the CO management and staff regarding policy application in all areas of Human Resources. The specialist promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and facilitate the maintenance of high staff morale. 

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

Education:  

Advanced university degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management or relevant subject.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in administration, HR or office management.

• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems, especially ATLAS is an asset.

• Experience in challenging and complex humanitarian/emergency setting is desirable

• Good knowledge of humanitarian response; prior experience in humanitarian response is desirable;

Languages: 

Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages an asset.