Kathmandu, Nepal
UNDP Kathmandu
Job ID: 27728
Practice Area – Job Family: Management
Vacancy End Date: (Midnight New York, USA) 02/01/2020
Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal
Education & Work Experience: B-Less Than HS Graduate – 5 year(s) experience, G-Bachelor’s Level Degree – 2 year(s) experience
Languages: English, Nepali
Grade: G5
Vacancy Type: FTA Local
Posting Type: External
Bureau: Asia & the Pacific
Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension
For Nepalese Nationals only
Background
UNDP has been supporting the Nepalese people in their struggle against poverty since it opened an in-country office in 1963. Much of this support has gone to building up the capacity of government agencies, civil society and community groups to fight poverty, and to bringing these groups and Nepal’s donors together to design and implement successful poverty alleviation projects.
In parallel to the roll-out of its new Country Programme, 2018-2022, UNDP Nepal is reorganizing internally and moving towards strategically repositioning UNDP’s global contributions in support of the Sustainable Development Goals and collaboration with national development partners. Nepal is accelerating its agenda of federalization while reconciling aspects of its Constitution which have implications for how UNDP engage with central and local level authorities. Meanwhile, Nepal’s GNI continues to grow, making graduation from LDC status a scenario for which UNDP needs to begin planning and adapting to different models of development cooperation.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Human Resources Analyst, the Human Resources Assistant, ensures execution of transparent and efficient Operations (HR) services in CO. The Human Resources Assistant promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and supports to the maintenance of high staff morale.
The Human Resources Assistant works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the CO and UNDP HQs staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
Functions / Key Results Expected:
Ensures implementation of operational and HR strategies and policies focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Full compliance of records and reports with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies, procedures and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control framework;
- CO Operations business processes mapping and elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management in consultation with the direct supervisor and office management;
- Provision of information to the management and staff on strategies, rules and regulations.
Implements HR services focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Preparation of draft job descriptions, vacancy announcements, compiling matrixes, performing functions of Secretary in interview panels;
- Preparation of contracts;
- Tracking of all transactions related to positions, recruitment, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivity, recoveries, adjustments and separations through Atlas;
- Maintenance of the CO staffing table;
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- Collection of background information for submissions to the Compliance Review Panel;
- Update of the CO rosters;
- Maintenance of proper filing system for HR records and documents;
- Provision of information for cost-recovery bills in Atlas for HR services provided by UNDP to other Agencies.
Ensures proper staff performance management and career development focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Provision of background information to TMRG;
- Provision of background information for drafting Whole Office Learning Plan and individual learning plans.
Ensures conduct of UN-related surveys focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Collection of information for comprehensive and interim local salary, participation in the work of the LSSC, hardship and place-to-place surveys.
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Participation in the trainings for the operations/projects staff;
- Contribution to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Level 2: Analyzes complex technical materials (including data) and makes concise, relevant recommendations
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow
Level 2: Proactively identifies new opportunities and challenges
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Level 2: Takes ownership of responsibilities
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Level 2: Understands, explains and shares information on assigned tasks with accuracy and clarity
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Level 2: Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services.
Technical / Functional Competencies:
Job Knowledge/Technical
Understands and applies main processes and methods of HR operations.
Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policy and procedures relating to HR and applies them consistently.
Level 2: Execute & Learn: Execute & Learn: Perform defined tasks
Learning and Development
Knowledge of enterprise learning and development issues, concepts, and principles, and ability to apply them to enhance the fulfillment and performance of employees
Level 2: Execute & Learn: Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work
Performance Management
Ability to manage organization, department and employee goals
Level 2:Execute & Learn:Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work
Recruitment
Knowledge of recruiting issues, procedures, and principles and the ability to apply them to strategic and/or practical situations to secure quality candidates
Level 2: Technical Assistance: Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work
Client Orientation
Organises and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
Level 2: Execute & Learn: Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Completion of Secondary Education or Bachelor’s degree in the HR Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
Experience:
Secondary education with 5 years or Bachelor’s with 2 years of experience at the national or international level in providing Operational services;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel etc.)
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in English and Nepali
Disclaimer
Important applicant information
All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Workforce diversity
UNDP is committed to achieve work force diversity (in terms of nationality, minority groups, caste/ethnic groups, persons with disability etc.) and has a policy to have gender balance among staff at all levels. Qualified female candidates and candidates particularly from disadvantaged and socially excluded groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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