Human Resources Assistant External Post level SB-3 Apply by Feb-9-24 Agency UNWomen Brasilia, BRAZIL

Job Title:
Human Resources AssistantType of Contract:
Service ContractCurrent Grade:
SB3Reports to:
Operations AnalystUN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.The UN Women Country Programme in Brazil focuses on three key areas:
Women lead, participate in, and benefit equally from governance systemsWomen have income security, decent work, and economic autonomyAll women and girls live a life free from all forms of violenceDuties and Responsibilities:
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Administer and implement HR strategies and policies in CO in full compliance with UN Women rules, regulations, and HR policies and guidelines• Provide general, standard information to the management and staff on HR strategies, rules and regulations;• Identify ways in which the administrative needs can be met within existing policies; interpret processes and procedures, anticipate and manage operational requirements;• Prepare written response to queries concerning HR related matters.2.
Provide HR administrative and logistical services to CO and region in full compliance with UN Women rules, regulations, and HR policies and guidelines• Process, draft, edit, proofread and finalize for approval a variety of correspondence and other communications; maintain files/records, monitor deadlines;• Provide administrative coordination in the extension of contracts, processing of national benefits and allowances, and entitlements, and renewal of UNLPs and visas;• Input and track all transactions related to positions, recruitment, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivities, recoveries, adjustments and separations through Atlas;• Facilitate responses to audit findings and recommendations;• Assume overall responsibility for leave management; record management;• Process payment, and administer entitlements for international staff as delegated; validate and coordinate local payroll and related issues;• Facilitate staff separation process;• Create/update entries of vendors, PO and Receipts in ATLAS system.3.
Facilitate and coordinate recruitment processes in full compliance with UN Women rules, regulations, and HR policies and guidelines• Draft job descriptions and vacancy announcements; assist in reviewing and processing requests for classification;• Screen candidates and facilitate and participate in interview panels as necessary;• Prepare recruitment recommendations/supporting documentation for the Central Review Board (CRB);• Prepare position establishment, liaise with headquarters and assure that action is completed;• Provide regular recruitment status reports;• Provide advice to local recruitment in programmes/projects when necessary.4.
Provide administrative support to staff performance management and learning and development in full compliance with UN Women rules, regulations, and HR policies and guidelines• Monitor compliance with the performance appraisal review in the office and region and staff learning and development;• Facilitate the preparation of Office learning plan and individual learning plans in consultation with the HR Business Partner5.
Maintain data in relation to HR in full compliance with UN Women rules, regulations, and HR policies and guidelines• Maintain and update internal database and files on administrative HR matters in a confidential and secure manner;• Generate a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases;• Update position data in Atlas, association of positions to chart fields (CoAs), update of CoA information and setting up vendors.6.
Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing globally• Organize training courses, workshops, information sessions, orientations and consultations for staff;• Provide a synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in HR administration;• Liaise with HR headquarters in HR administration and staffing to disseminate information on a variety of HR matters.Required Skills and Experience:
Education and certification:
• Completion of secondary education is required.• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or Public Administration is an asset.Experience:
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in office administration and/or human resource management;• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)• Experience in handling web-based management systemsLanguage Requirements:
• Fluency in English is required• Fluency in Portuguese is required• Knowledge of Spanish is desirable.Recruitment Process:
• Due to the large number of applications received, only the selected applicant(s) will be notified.• Applicants with employment in public institutions will need to present evidence of leave without pay.• Applicants must not be related (mother, father, sister, brother, son, or daughter) to United Nations staff members.
Applicants must be Brazilian nationals.• All candidates must complete the online applications with P11 form at UNDP Jobs website (Careers | United Nations Development Programme) no later than 11:
59 pm New York time 02/09/2024.• NOTE:
Applicants that do not complete the online application and send the supporting documents will not be considered.
Applicants that fail to provide evidence of the information given in the online form and/or P-11 form will be disqualified.Diversity and Inclusion:
At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.
UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational need.
If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
(Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history.
Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)
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