Chief, Human Resources Section (Open to Tier 1 candidates only)

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Background

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is administered by UNDP and contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. It mobilizes skilled, motivated volunteers to support almost 60 UN entities across more than 150 countries, integrating volunteerism into development, humanitarian, and peacebuilding efforts. UNV promotes the value of volunteerism globally, strengthens recognition of volunteers’ contributions, and delivers agile, cost-effective talent solutions that enhance the UN system’s impact.

Its headquarters are in Bonn. UNV has a network of regional offices, field units and multi-country field units. UNV employed over 500 personnel on various types of contracts, including staff and affiliated personnel. 

The position is located in UNV’s Management Services, which holds the responsibility for strategic planning, managerial leadership, oversight, and quality control of an integrated platform of operations services, ensuring timely, effective, and efficient delivery according to corporate performance standards and in compliance with the UN Regulations and Rules and UNDP’s accountability framework.

Reporting to the Director, Management Services, the Chief of HR Section supports UNV in achieving its mandate, business plan and staff performance objectives by partnering with senior and line management to define UNV”s strategic HR requirements, and by designing/implementing services and initiatives to attract, develop, motivate, and retain staff and personnel with the best talents to match UNV’s needs. 

The Chief of Human Resources Section leads a team of human resources professionals, including international professionals, IPSA holders, and general services staff members. The incumbent is accountable for leading highly complex Human Resources functions. The Chief serves as a trusted and credible advisor to Senior Management on people management, learning, and related matters, overseeing all UNV personnel (staff members, PSAs, and UN Volunteers deployed to UNV).

The Chief, Human Resources operations within the framework of UNDP’s human resources policies and systems and is the organization’s principal interlocutor with UNDP’s Office of Human Resources (OHR) in New York and Copenhagen. Additionally, the Chief of Human Resources contributes to a variety of initiatives related to human resources aspects of the UN Volunteer Management, including the Advisory Panel on Disciplinary Matters and Claims.

Duties and Responsibilities

        2. Lead Human Resources Business Management

       3. Lead Capacity Development, Learning, and Career Development 

        4. Lead and Manage the Human Resources Team and Facilitate Knowledge Management 

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Direct supervision of 2 P4s (Team Leads) and indirect supervision of 2 P2s (HR Analysts), 2 IPSAs (Learning Analysts), 7 GS (HR and Learning Associates)

Competencies

Core competencies

Achieve Results:

Think Innovatively:

Learn Continuously

Adapt with Agility 

Act with Determination

Engage and Partner

Enable Diversity and Inclusion

People Management 

UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site [link removed]. 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

Strategic Thinking

System Thinking

Human resources strategic planning

Organizational design and development

Workforce planning

Assessment and Selection

L&D planning

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Disclaimer

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Probation

For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Use of AI by candidates

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