Vacancy title:
Human Resources Assistant
Jobs at:
United Nations Office at NairobiDeadline of this Job:
09 January 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 26, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Competencies
• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of human resources policies, procedures and practices and ability to interpret and apply them in an organizational setting. Demonstrates use of initiative and makes appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipates next steps. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
• allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
• Completion of High school diploma or equivalent is required. Supplemental training in human resources, administration or related area is required.
• Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. The GGST is administered to applicants when required before the administration of a written assessment and/or interview. Successful passing of the Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) in English at the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) or International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) may be accepted in lieu of the GGST.
Work Experience
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in human resources, administration or related field is required.
• Experience in managing recruitment compliance review, similar to United Nations' Central Review bodies is desirable.
• Experience in the area of classification of positions is desirable.
• Experience in the recruitment of staff is desirable.
• Experience in the use of recruitment tools like PeopleSoft or Inspira is required.
• Experience in using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP is desirable.
• Work experience of one (1) year or more in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: High School
Job application procedure
• Interested and qualified? Click here to apply
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