Human Resources Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as part of the UN reform agenda to enhance the impact of gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives. The organization is dedicated to eliminating discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. UN Women operates globally, with a significant presence in various countries, including a regional office in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESARO) that provides strategic direction, technical support, and operational oversight to country offices in the region. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, promoting mutual respect, and ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational needs.

Job Overview:
The Human Resources Analyst position at UN Women is crucial for supporting the effective execution of human resource planning, recruitment, reporting, and HR administration. Reporting to the Regional HR Business Partner, the analyst will ensure alignment with UN Women’s policies and compliance standards. The role emphasizes a client-focused and collaborative approach, partnering with Programme and Operations teams across Regional and Country Offices to attract, assess, and onboard high-quality talent. The analyst will also contribute to a positive candidate and staff experience, ensuring that HR policies and strategies are implemented effectively and in compliance with UN regulations. This position requires a proactive approach to managing recruitment processes, providing guidance to hiring managers, and ensuring that all HR documentation is complete and audit-ready.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Human Resources Analyst will be responsible for several key duties, including:

• Implementing HR policies and strategies in compliance with UN rules and regulations, providing staff guidance on Staff Rules and Regulations, and supporting HR audits.
• Facilitating and coordinating recruitment processes, managing recruitment and selection in coordination with hiring managers, drafting job descriptions, screening candidates, and participating in interview panels.
• Ensuring recruitment processes are documented for submission to the Central Review Board (CRB) and managing job reclassifications and position creation processes.
• Collecting and verifying internal data on HR matters to contribute to HR reports and presentations, participating in workforce planning activities, and liaising with HQ and finance teams for budget alignment.
• Providing HR capacity building and knowledge sharing by identifying capacity gaps and designing training for clients on key HR processes.
• Performing other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced (Masters) university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or other relevant social sciences. Alternatively, a first-level university degree in similar fields combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Additionally, candidates should have a strong understanding of HR administration, processes, and policies, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced (Masters) university degree in relevant fields such as Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or other social sciences. A first-level university degree in similar fields may be accepted if combined with two additional years of qualifying experience, demonstrating flexibility in educational requirements based on experience.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of progressively relevant experience in human resources management, focusing on workforce planning, recruitment, talent management, and contract administration. Experience working with an international multicultural organization is required, and work experience within the UN system is desirable. Proficiency in using computers and office software packages, as well as experience with web-based management systems, is essential. Familiarity with modern web-based ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud, is also desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language, such as French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is considered desirable and may enhance a candidate's profile.

Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and may involve working in a multicultural environment. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications and competence. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form are completed to avoid disqualification from the recruitment process.