HR Consultant (Surge and Capacity Building)

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The organization was created as part of the UN reform agenda to consolidate resources and mandates for greater impact in the area of gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women merges and builds upon the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender issues. The organization operates globally, with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region through its Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP). UN Women is committed 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. The organization addresses various challenges related to gender equality and women's empowerment, including discriminatory social norms and practices, and works across multiple areas such as governance, women's economic empowerment, and climate change. UN Women operates in 42 countries within the Asia-Pacific region and provides strategic guidance, technical support, and oversight to country and multi-country offices.

Job Overview:
The HR Consultant position at UN Women is a home-based consultancy role that focuses on providing surge and capacity building support on HR operations for both the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) and field offices in the region. The consultant will work under the supervision of the Regional HR Business Partner and coordinate day-to-day activities with the HR Specialist. The primary functions of this role include advising senior management and HR colleagues on overall HR management, providing surge support to requesting offices, facilitating recruitment processes, managing benefits and entitlements, and offering capacity building to HR staff within the Asia-Pacific region. The consultant will also be responsible for reviewing HR planning and performing other functions as assigned. This role is crucial in ensuring that UN Women remains agile and aligned with its strategic priorities while effectively managing HR operations across the region.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The HR Consultant will have a comprehensive set of duties and responsibilities, including:

• Advising senior management and ROAP HR colleagues on overall HR management strategies and practices.
• Providing surge support to ROAP and field offices, leading various HR processes for the assigned portfolio, which may include: - Facilitating local and international recruitment processes. - Managing the recruitment and administration of consultants. - Overseeing benefits and entitlements administration, onboarding, contract maintenance, and offboarding in coordination with UNDP. - Coordinating with Operations/Budget on position management to ensure alignment of funding and contracts. - Reviewing and advising on HR planning, including corporate planning and project planning.
• Delivering capacity building initiatives to HR staff within the Asia-Pacific region to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Performing additional functions as assigned and agreed upon with the supervisor, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the organization.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires several qualifications, including: - A Master's degree or equivalent in human resources management, organizational development, business administration, public administration, change management, or a related field. - Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. - At least five years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management, with a strong focus on recruitment and selection, benefits administration, and HR business partnering. - Experience working within the UN system is essential, along with regional and country-level experience in Asia and the Pacific.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as human resources management, organizational development, business administration, public administration, or change management. A first-level university degree may be accepted if accompanied by two additional years of qualifying experience, demonstrating the candidate's capability in the field.

Experience:
The role requires a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management. Candidates should have substantial experience in recruitment and selection processes, benefits administration, and HR business partnering. Additionally, experience working within the UN system is a prerequisite, along with regional and country-level experience in the Asia-Pacific region, which is crucial for understanding the specific challenges and dynamics of the area.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Thai is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of any other UN official language is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in a diverse environment.

Additional Notes:
This consultancy is home-based, with the possibility of travel as required by the assignment. All travel arrangements will be managed by UN Women in accordance with their Travel Policy. The consultancy will be rendered on an 'on call' basis, with a maximum of 400 working days during the assignment period. It is important to note that UN Women does not guarantee that the maximum contract amount will be utilized during the term of the agreement. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that recruitment and employment practices are fair and equitable, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, or other characteristics. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.