{"id":12480,"date":"2015-04-23T05:56:19","date_gmt":"2015-04-23T05:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=12480"},"modified":"2015-04-23T05:56:19","modified_gmt":"2015-04-23T05:56:19","slug":"unops-recruiting-human-resources-specialist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/unops-recruiting-human-resources-specialist.html","title":{"rendered":"UNOPS Recruiting Human Resources Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"
Vacancy code<\/strong> VA\/2015\/B5314\/7344<\/p>\n Position title<\/strong> Human Resources Specialist<\/p>\n Department\/office<\/strong> AFO, GHOH, Ghana<\/p>\n Duty station<\/strong> Accra, Ghana<\/p>\n Contract type<\/strong> Local ICA Specialist<\/p>\n Contract level<\/strong> LICA Specialist-10<\/p>\n Duration<\/strong> 1 Year will possibility of extension<\/p>\n Application<\/strong> period 17-Apr-2015 to 26-Apr-2015<\/p>\n United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity<\/strong><\/p>\n Background Information \u2013 UNOPS<\/strong><\/p>\n UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.<\/p>\n Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.<\/p>\n Working in some of the world\u2019s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.<\/p>\n We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.<\/p>\n Background Information \u2013 Job-specific<\/strong><\/p>\n UNOPS Ghana Operational Hub (GHOH), located in Accra, spans across West Africa, covering Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n GHOH is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with a subset of the regional portfolio of engagements, developing and delivering cost effective services contributing to partners\u2019 sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results.<\/p>\n The core functions of the Operational Hub are to:<\/p>\n Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Support Services, the Human Resources (HR) Specialist provides advice to the senior management on the transparent implementation of HR strategies, effective delivery of HR services and management of the HR Unit in the Operational Hub, ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. He\/she assesses client needs, interprets and applies HR policies, rules and regulations, establishes internal procedures and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues. The HR Specialist promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations and contributes to the maintenance of high staff morale.<\/p>\n The HR Specialist leads and supervises the professional and support staff of the HR Unit throughout the Hub. He\/she works in close collaboration with the Programme, Operations and project teams in the Operational Hub, Regional Office and UNOPS HQ personnel ensuring successful performance in HR management<\/p>\n Functional Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n Summary of Key Functions<\/strong><\/p>\n Implementation of HR strategies and policies.<\/p>\n Specific duties and responsibilities;<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Ensures implementation<\/strong> of HR strategies and policies<\/strong> focusing on achievement of the following results<\/p>\n 2. Ensures effective human resources management<\/strong> focusing on achievement of the following results:<\/p>\n 3. Ensures proper staff<\/strong> performance<\/strong> management and career development<\/strong> focusing on achievement of the following results:<\/p>\n 4. Ensures facilitation<\/strong> and promotion of knowledge building and knowledge sharing<\/strong>, focusing on achievement of the following results:<\/p>\n Impact of Results<\/strong><\/p>\n The key results have an impact on the overall Operational Hub Office efficiency in human resources management and success in introduction and implementation of HR strategies and policies. Accurate, thoroughly researched and documented information, its dissemination, timely and appropriate delivery of services ensure client satisfaction and maintains high staff morale. It enhances credibility of UNOPS as an effective and efficient organization in the HR sector.<\/p>\n Competencies<\/p>\n Functional Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n Knowledge Management and Learning<\/p>\n Development and Operational Effectiveness<\/p>\n Management and Leadership<\/p>\n Education\/Experience\/Language requirements<\/p>\n Master\u2019s degree or equivalent in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field. Applicants with a Bachelor\u2019s Degree with additional two years of relevant working experience may also be considered.<\/p>\n Minimum 5 years of experience is required at the national or international level in providing HR advisory services and\/or managing personnel and operational systems. Minimum 2 years of experience is required in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS 2003 and\/or newer versions).<\/p>\n Fluency in spoken and written English is required<\/p>\n Contract type, level and duration<\/p>\n Contract type: Local ICA<\/p>\n Contract level: LICA-10<\/p>\n Contract duration: 1 Year with possibility of extension<\/p>\n For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https:\/\/www.unops.org\/english\/Opportunities\/job-opportunities\/what-we-offer\/Pages\/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx<\/p>\n Additional Considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits\/interns.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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