Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, August 08, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About Us
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is an international financial institution that offers investment, advisory, and asset-management services to encourage private-sector development in less developed countries. The IFC is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. in the United States.
Since 2009, the IFC has focused on a set of development goals that its projects are expected to target. Its goals are to increase sustainable agriculture opportunities, improve healthcare and education, increase access to financing for microfinance and business clients, advance infrastructure, help small businesses grow revenues, and invest in climate health
IFC in affiliation with other UN entities presently require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic candidates at various UN DUTY STATIONS in Geneva, Copenhagen, Jerusalem, Beijing, New York, Santiago and Hong Kong for the following positions listed below:-

Posting Title: Human Resources Officer, P4
Job Code Title: HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Duty Station: Multiple

Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Human Resources Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
General
•Provides advice and support to managers, client departments and staff on human resources related matters using Umoja ERP tool.
•Prepares special reports and participates and/or leads special human resources project.
•Keeps abreast of developments in various areas of human resources.

Administration of entitlements
•Provides advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules. Reviews and
provides advice on exceptions to policies, regulation and rules.
•Administers and provides advice on salary and related benefits, travel, and social security entitlements.
•Determines and recommends benefits and entitlements, such as dependency, education grant, rental subsidy, and language allowances for staff on the basis of contractual status.
•Reviews policies and procedures and recommends changes as required.
•Reviews and recommends level of remuneration for consultants.

Staff development and career support
•Provides advice on mobility and career development to staff, particularly young professionals and staff in the General Service and related categories.
•Designs, plans, monitors, and provides induction orientation programme and briefing to new staff members.
•Provides performance management advice to staff and management. Assists supervisors and staff with understanding and using the ePerformance appraisal system.
•Assesses training needs, identifies, designs and delivers training programmes to HR Partners as well as leads special projects.

Other duties
•Advises and counsels staff in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct and difficulties associated with work and entitlements and reviews cases involving outside financial obligations of staff.
•Conducts and coordinates salary surveys assessing the labor market at Headquarters and in the field and establishes salaries and related allowances of locally-recruited staff and provide support for audit and respond to queries.
•Prepares terms of reference for classification analysis of jobs in Professional and General Service and related categories.
•Provides guidance to programme managers on the application of classification policies and procedures and by undertaking whole office review.
•Assists in preparing policy papers, position papers, reports related to administration of staff entitlements and benefits and briefing notes on issues related to area of work.

Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of human resources management, in particular with regard to administration of entitlements and benefits; analytical skills; Demonstrated ability to interpret Staff Rules and apply them in operational environment; Knowledge of the United Nations common system or similar international organization’s staff rules and regulations, human resources policies, procedures and practices and ability to provide competent advice to internal team members as well as group of clients. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in public or business administration, human resources management or related area. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Work Experience
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in administration, management, human resources or related area is required.
• Experience in administration of complex staff entitlements and benefits, such as education grant and dependency allowance, in the United Nations Common System or any comparable international organization is required.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Umoja or equivalent, in the area of human resources is required.
• Experience with on-boarding HR platforms, such as Inspira or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience with supervising junior staff is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
Interested and qualified applicants should send their detailed Resumes/Cvs to recruitment@unifc.org  on or before 15th of August 2021. Candidates selected will be contacted by the UNIFC or our affiliated UN agencies involved in the sustainable development goals. 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).

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