Senior HR Associate, Kyiv, Ukraine, GS-7

The Position:

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the International Operations Manager, the Senior HR Associate provides leadership in the execution of the full range of CO HR services ensuring their transparency and integrity. The Senior HR Associate promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and promotes the maintenance of high staff morale.

The Senior HR Associate  works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and Regional Office EECA for resolving complex HR-related issues and information delivery.   

The Senior HR Associate maintains collaborative relationships with the operations team and programme staff at the CO. Internal contacts include the Representative, Deputy Representative, Operations Manager, Programme Managers, Specialists and Analysts, GS staff and EECA HR Business Partner and DHR. 
 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for articulates the organization's response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.
 

Job Purpose:

Under the supervision of the International Operations Manager of UNFPA Ukraine CO, the Senior Human Resources Associate will manage all human resource activities in accordance with the HR work plan, consistent with the Country Programme

You would be responsible for:

1.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, UNFPA policies, procedures and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control, analysis of parameters in support of proper design and functioning of the HR management system.
• Forecast of the staffing needs, proper use of contractual modalities,  performance evaluation and staff career development management through learning/training CO plan.
• Support, implement and administer the effective and timely recruitment processes in the hiring and retaining the best talents available to support the strategic human resources needs of the office.
• Ensure timely, equitable, transparent and systematic administration of all HR benefits, entitlements, contracts renewal and termination, performance management, promotions and other HR activities.
• Monitoring and tracking of all transactions related to positions, recruitment, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivity, recoveries, adjustments and separations in close collaboration with EECA HR Business Partner and DHR.

2. Provides support to effective human resources management focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Recruitment processes including job descriptions, vacancy announcements, screening of candidates, organization and participation in  interview panels.
• Preliminary review of submissions to the Regional Compliance Review Board (RCRB).
• Management of contracts in and outside Quantum. Monitoring and tracking of all transactions related to positions, recruitment, HR data, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivity, recoveries, adjustments and separations through Quantum. 

3. Provides support to proper staff performance management and career development focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Elaboration of the protocol for performance appraisal process, facilitation of the process. 
• Active participation in the CO learning team
• Participation in preparation of the office learning plan and individual learning plans in consultation with  Senior Management. 
• Elaboration of proposals on and implementation of staffing policies in line with career development.

4. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Participation in the organization and conduct of training for operations/ programme staff on HR issues.
• Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in HR.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

A high school diploma is required. A bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Public administration, Social Sciences or Information Technology or related field is desirable.
 

Knowledge and Experience: 

• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, administration or related areas is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to 4 years for candidates who possess a relevant first-level or advanced university degree.
   
• Computer literacy skills, including familiarity with various software packages 
   
• UN experience is highly desirable.
   

Languages: 

Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian is required.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact.

Functional Competencies:

• Providing logistical support
• Managing data
• Managing documents, correspondence and reports
• Managing information and work flow
• Planning, organising and multitasking
   

Managerial Competencies:

• Providing strategic focus,
• Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
• Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
• Making decisions and exercising judgment
   

Compensation and Benefits:

 This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.