Human Resources Officer (Partner Manager)

Job Posting Organization:
The Global Rostering Section (GRS) is a part of the Human Resources Services Division (HRSD) within the Operational Support Office (OSO) of the Department of Operational Support (DOS) of the United Nations. The GRS is responsible for managing various staff selection rosters that provide pre-cleared and assessed candidates for rapid selection. The organization aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of human resources management within the UN Secretariat, ensuring that the organization can meet its evolving needs through innovative and best practices. The UN Secretariat operates globally, with a mission to maintain international peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, promote sustainable development, and uphold human rights.

Job Overview:
The Human Resources Officer (Partner Manager) will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of human resources policies and processes related to recruitment and rostering. This position requires leveraging innovation and creativity to meet the evolving needs of the organization. The officer will ensure the implementation of HR policies and practices, participate in task forces, and contribute to the formulation of policies and guidelines. The role involves preparing reports, leading special HR projects, and coordinating various HR action plans that align with organizational priorities such as gender parity and diversity. The officer will also manage the work of Roster Managers within the Global Rostering Section, ensuring effective recruitment and talent management processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Human Resources Officer will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including: contributing to the development and implementation of HR policies; ensuring adherence to recruitment and rostering procedures; participating in task forces to identify issues and formulate policies; preparing reports and leading HR projects; coordinating HR action plans related to organizational priorities; using roster health data to monitor vacant posts; overseeing the preparation of job openings and suitability assessments; conducting interviews for candidate rostering; reviewing recommendations for placements; managing the Young Professionals Programme; analyzing staff development plans; assessing training needs and delivering training programs; supervising junior HR officers; conducting research for policy papers; and providing expert input for innovation and efficiency initiatives in HR processes.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong knowledge of human resources policies and practices, with the ability to apply them effectively in an organizational setting. They should have the capability to analyze and interpret HR-related data to support decision-making and convey information to management. The officer must be skilled in coordinating talent acquisition activities, planning outreach to attract qualified talent, and designing and delivering HR-related training workshops. A commitment to gender perspectives and equal participation in all areas of work is essential.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, industrial-organizational psychology, education, law, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree in the same areas combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience:
A minimum of seven years of experience in human resources management, recruitment, administration, or a related area is required. Candidates should have experience in conducting and presenting analyses on HR-related data, using online recruitment platforms, and developing partnerships with a diverse range of international stakeholders.

Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, proficiency in both languages is required, with a minimum level of proficiency specified according to the UN Language Framework.

Additional Notes:
This position is financed under the regular budget and is for an initial period of one year. The United Nations encourages applications from candidates from unrepresented or under-represented Member States. The organization is committed to achieving gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The UN Secretariat is a non-smoking environment, and reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request. Candidates will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in their applications.