Job Vacancies Office of Human Resources Management, July 2012

Job Vacancies Office of Human Resources Management
Position: Management Analyst
Location: United States of America ( The ), New York
Closing Date: Saturday, 08 September 2012

Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located at the Department of Management/Office of Human Resources Management / Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Service. The incumbent will be reporting to the Chief of Section or Chief of Service.

Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
1. Leading design, development, deployment, and on-going delivery of HRM planning, analysis and reporting across departments, offices and field operations, including development and implementation of strategy, processes, training and guidance and relevant IT system;
2. Conducting HRM data analysis, communicating findings and recommendations based on data, research and analytical insights to influence senior management to take action;
3. Partnering with internal clients and senior management to design and implement improvements in HRM operations, understanding and delivering on their HRM data and analytical needs, solving HRM – related challenges, and providing coaching and training on use and interpretation of planning, analsysi and reporting metrics;
4. Preparing inputs for inclusion in Secretary-General’s reports to the General Assembly;
5. Preparing analytical reports and presentations on strategic HR management issues, including data analysis, identifying issues, forming hypotheses and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations and presentations;
6. Supervise the work of Human Resources Officers, Assistants and Interns as appropriate;
7. Performing other duties as may be required.

Competencies
Professionalism:
Demonstrates knowledge of management techniques, excellent problemsolving capabilities and analytical skills, shows ability to distill and present actionable information from complex research; exhibits deep interest and aptitude in data, metrics, analysis and trends, shows ability to work autonomously and lead large scale projects in complex organizations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspective s and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning and organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public administration, business administration, management or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience in management or related area may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience
Seven years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management,
administration, program management, information technology or related field. Experience
in data analysis and reporting, strategic planning, facilitation, results based management, change management, scorecards, business process improvement, ERP, business intelligence systems and managing of multiple projects, is desirable.

Languages
English or French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified applicants may include a substantive assessment, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice
The candidate selected for the position must assume the functions as of 1 December 2012. The position will be vacant due to the assignment of the regular incumbent to another office through 5 January 2014. The selection and extension of appointment of the selected candidate will be contingent on the return of the incumbent who maintains a lien against his post. If the selected candidate is an internal staff member of the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be recorded as a temporary assignment.

United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.




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