UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY
FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST
UNRWA
UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. For its local team, where, UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:
Senior Human Resources Officer (Organization Design and Classification)
Vacancy Announcement Number 17-AR-AM-51
Grade 17
Deadline for Applications 3 October 2017
Duty Station HQ Amman, Jordan
The Human Resources Officer (Compensation and Benefits) reports to the Manager, Organizational Design and Compensation Services. In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
· Conduct management reviews and other studies including Agency-wide staffing table reviews, analysis of work flow processes and provision of related technical expertise and guidance to the client departments and offices and recommends changes accordingly;
· Conduct job analysis and research; write/amend post descriptions and qualification standards, and submit recommendations on classification, norms and standards to the supervisor for approval; prepare, update and finalize post descriptions for international and area posts;
· Act as a team leader on management reviews and classification projects; supervise, mentor and evaluate the performance of his/her subordinate staff through work assignments, special projects and training;
· Monitor the implementation of the Agency's Organizational Design initiatives and provides technical guidance and advice to client offices to ensure their structural and manpower needs are aligned with the strategic direction of the Agency;
· Participate in the development of, maintain and update classification standards for area and international posts; classify area and international posts against set standards, provide documented evaluation rationales; maintain classification and position files;
· Provide guidance and training to staff in the Fields and HQ Offices with regard to management and classification reviews; prepare/draft updates of instructions and instruments related to classification standards; prepare special reports and submissions as may be required;
· Identify and develop approaches, techniques and criteria for conducting assignments and specific projects to ensure attainment of the Division’s objectives; keep abreast of the new developments and trends in the field of organization design and classification; contribute to the work of, and closely collaborate with, other Organization Design and Compensation (ODC) staff including the Compensation and Benefits Section as may be required.
Professional Knowledge and Experience
· Advanced university degree from an accredited educational institute in public or business administration, human resources management, industrial engineering or related field;
· At least seven years’ experience in human resources management or administration, particularly in the areas of job classification, organization design, manpower planning and industrial engineering;
· Excellent command of written and spoken Arabic and English.
Competencies
· Sound judgment on importance/priority/confidentiality of issues;
· Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
· Ability to analyze and present information in a clear and instructive manner;
· Strong interpersonal and highly developed verbal and written communication skills;
· Ability to provide constructive coaching and feedback for others;
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a team environment and with people of diverse backgrounds, culture and nationalities;
· Ability to plan, develop clear goals, establish priorities and good multitasking skills;
· Demonstrated competence in management and problem solving;
· Proficiency in standard Agency computer applications.
Additional Information
The incumbent will be required to travel in the Agency’s area of operations.
Equivalency
When the minimum requirements are not met, the Director of Administration and Human Resources may exceptionally substitute part of these requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience.
Conditions of Service
The fixed term appointment is for 3 years including 1 year probation period. Monthly basic salary JD 1086.60 plus special occupation allowance of 69.9% of the basic salary. Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable).
How to Apply
Applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing an UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile is accurate. Candidates shortlisted for test or interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No follow up phone calls will be made.
The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, testing, interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.
General Information
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.
UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non- smoking work environment.
The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self attestation, confirming that they have not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.
Date of issue: 20 September 2017/RJ
