Panama: Human Resources Officer, P-2, Panama City, Panama
Country: Panama
Closing date: 24 Sep 2013
Purpose of the PositionUnder the supervision of the Operations Manager of the Panama shared services centre (Hub) and technical guidance from the Regional Chief of HR, build a high quality customer focused HR shared service function and manage all human resources activities including the supervision of human resource staff in the Hub.
Key Expected Results1. Promote equity, transparency and consistency in the interpretation, determination and administration of international and local conditions of service, terms of employment, benefits and allowances in accordance with UNICEF regulations and rules. Advise management and staff on correct interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures and provide counselling as required.
Support the office
s administrative and technical needs for professional officers, general service and temporary staff by implementing and administering effective and speedy recruitment procedures. Ensure organizational targets (geographic distribution, gender, etc.) are met while not compromising on the recruitment and retention of national staff of the highest calibre. Team with COs supervisors in the recruitment process to ensure integrity and merit in all selection procedures while supporting the needs of managers and goals of diversity. Promote equity, transparency and consistency in the selection and placement of staff.Ensure appropriate and timely actions for renewals of contracts, promotions, within-grade increments, and performance evaluations.Develop and implement plans, including timetables, for contract reviews, renewals and terminations; ensures timely notice to staff.
Implement and administer the fair, equitable and systematic GS classification in compliance with the established standards and procedures as well as the classification principle of equal pay for work of equal value by ensuring all job descriptions are current and duly classified. Make recommendations on the organizational structure of the offices and effective utilization of human resources (HR).
Support the development of staff and their performance by providing guidance in identifying of training needs and advice on the preparation of training proposals in line with Global, regional and country offices priorities. Provide advice when needed on arranging for implementation and evaluation of training. Provide HR training and support as required in the country offices. Ensure that Country Offices have a new staff orientation strategy and plans. Provide orientation briefing to newly arrived staff. Promote a rational and attainable career management system to meet the office's current and future needs.
Monitor potential staff - management issues; provide advice to managers/supervisors on appropriate approach to be used in sound performancemanagement and in counselling staff. Serve as technical resource and provide administrative support to staff-management bodies such as CRB, JCP,and JCC.
Contribute to the budget preparation and review process through an analysis of staffing pattern and needs of the offices. Participate in management meetings affecting HR planning and management
Qualifications of Successful Candidate- A first-level university degree (Bachelor`s) in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or directly related technical field(s) is required.
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible relevant experience in human resources management in a large organization or institution is required, some of which should be at the international level.
Work experience in emergency settings is considered an asset.
Fluency in English and Spanish (written & verbal) is required. Knowledge of Portuguese and/or an additional UN Language (Arabic, French, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate- Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
Sets high levels of quality and productivity for self.
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Demonstrates good skills and relevant knowledge in own area.
Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
Sets self clearly defined tasks in line objectives set by the line manage.
Makes people feel at ease and builds good working relationships with them.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation. If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you. Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies. Applications must be received by 24 September, 2013.
Vacancy position link:
https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PA...
Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
