Functional Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions
Implementation of HR strategies and policies
Effective HR management
Staff performance management and career development
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
Provides support to the implementation of HR strategies and policies focusing on achievement of the following results
Full compliance of HR activities with UN rules and regulations, UNOPS policies, procedures and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control, proper design and functioning of the HR management system.
Elaboration of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management, control of the workflows in the HR Unit.
Provides support to effective human resources management focusing on achievement of the following results
Oversight of recruitment of UNOPS personnel.
Information to UNOPS staff on the conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the UN Staff Rules and Regulations.
Act as the focal point for all third party personnel contracting
Support to management of International staff entitlements and position funding delegated to the HR Unit.
Information and supports planning of Regional Office or Operations/Project Centre staffing needs for inclusion in the staffing table.
Liaison with other UN agencies as and when appropriate to ensure consistency with other UN–wide regulations and rules.
Preparation and/or review of human resources submission requests to LCPC, in accordance with relevant Procurement/HR guidelines.
Ensure timely and accurate availability of information to the payroll team to ensure all personnel salaries are paid on time
Provides support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achievement of the following results
Organization of training for the operations/ projects staff on HR-related topics.
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in human resources
