Talent Analyst (Office-based)

New York City

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: New York City
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Human Resources
Closing Date: Closed

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Office/Unit/Project Description

UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP’s policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan.

Within the GPN, the Crisis Bureau (CB) guides UNDP’s corporate crisis-related strategies and vision for crisis prevention, response and recovery. The Bureau has the responsibility for support to prevention, crisis response, resilience and recovery work under the auspices of UNDP’s Strategic Plan. The SURGE Delivery Lab in the Crisis Bureau is responsible for providing short term support to country offices to accelerate delivery and provide solutions to operational bottlenecks.

The Lab also leads the Joint OHR/BMS and GPN Project on Strategic Management of UNDP Capacities and Workforce Planning. The project focuses on six key areas:

Strategic Workforce Planning
Support to the implementation of the UNDP Strategic Plan, GPN and BMS Service Offers and the Crisis Offer
Support to the management of Leadership Pools and Succession Management
Support to large-scale recruitment and reorganization processes in COs,
Support to the design and rollout of a mechanism and related policies and SOPs to enable greater talent mobility (Talent Marketplace)
Methodology and technology to continuously support capacity mapping and analysis

The UNDP Talent Marketplace looks to enhance the mobility of UNDP personnel by connecting temporary workforce demand to talent supply. This TM will make Detail Assignments and Temporary Assignments more accessible, accountable and participatory in a wider corporate setting.

In line with the Mobility policy, the Talent Marketplace also aims to enable more effective and efficient personnel mobility within UNDP through strategic and centralized management of time-limited assignments and will promote career development and continuous learning opportunities.

Additionally, the joint project supports UNDP’s Leadership Pools and conducts the Annual Resident Representative and Deputy Resident Representative Rotation Exercises (ARE). By utilizing peronnel’s skills and other data gathered through UNDP’s capacity the project looks to idemtify personnel for leadership roles.

The project will also look to leverage data and analysis to connect all UNDP personnel with relevant vacancy announcements.

Scope of Work

Summary of key functions:

1. Coordinate and support the identification of UNDP Personnel to country offices and UNDP Units globally.

I. Provide support for the selection and deployment of UNDP personnel through the Talent Marketplace personnel to COs globally.

II. Conduct searches in TM databases, shortlist and submit candidates for various positions in a timely and efficient manner for detail assignments, temporary appointments,and new positions.

III. Ensure that Country Offices and deployees provide evaluations of assignments and these evaluations are institutionalized, and relevant mobility scores are calculated.

IV. Recommend new job vacancies to relevant UNDP personnel.

V. Liaise with technical counterparts in UNDP with regard to identifying personnel for assignments and jobs;

VI. Support the Sucession Maagement Team during Annual Roation Exercises and Leadership Pool replenishment.

VII. Proactively assist in the identification of Mobility Eligible personnel for profile-based job matching

VIII. Facilitate notification and job pushing mechanism for Mobility eligible personnel and ensure information is accurate and up to date vis a ve relevant Quantum applications

2. Provide technical support for the development/enhancements of business process, guidelines, data management and data visualization associated with the Joint Project.

I. Provide reports on TM assignments and proactive job selection for mobility candidates;

II. Ensure that all relevant data is captured and analysed with regard to assignments and jobs such as , ToRs, , evaluations, etc.;

III. Collaborate technical colleagues colleagues to troubleshoot any issues related to ‘SharePoint’ applications and the EVA.ai system.

IV. Support the Joint Project team in ensuring that business processes are shared with and adhered to by all parts of UNDP.

V. Support the management of UNDP’s Leadership pools by designing post profiles, Chatbot campaigns, communications materials and other relevant activities

VI. Assist in the facilitation of UNDP’s mobility policy by curating filters, sending notifications, and Smart Matching relevant UNDP personnel to respective jobs

VII. Collaborate with communications colleagues to ensure Joint Project activities and progress are shared across the organization in relevant reports and webpages.

VIII. Support analysis of Workforce Planning data as needed.

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

Institutional Arrangement

Under the overall supervision of the SURGE Delivery Lab Manager, the Talent Analyst will be responsible for the effective and efficient functioning of Joint Project’s various talent identification mehcanisms in coordination with relevant teams at BMS/OHR, the UNDPs Bureau's, Country Offices and Regional Hubs in support of the selection, recruitment, deployment and support of personnel.

Competencies

Core

Achieve Results:	LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively:	LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously	LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility	LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination	LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner	LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion	LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Business Direction & Strategy	System Thinking	Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
Business Development	Knowledge Facilitation	Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally.
Business Management	Portfolio Management	Ability to select, prioritise and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimising return on investment.
HR	People Analytics	Ability to generate and align people data with business intelligence data to inform strategic decision-making; knowledge of databases, their architecture, integration and landscape; ability to create and use data models; knowledge of visualization techniques. Gathering and using data and information to provide insights into people issues and guide decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications of the Successful IPSA

Min. Academic Education

Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Economics, Management International Relations, International Development, Public Policy, Human Resources or similar fields is required., or
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Min. years of relevant work experience

Applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in international development, roster management, deployment mechanisms, human resources, logistics and/or operations at the national or international level is required.

Required skills and competencies

Experience and knowledge of UN and UNDP systems and procedures;
Experience in Project management, good IT skills and human resources experience

Desired additional skills and competencies

Knowledge and application of Applications Tracking Software desirable;
Knowledge and application of Case and Contract Management Software also desirable;
Experience with data visualization desirable;
Experience conducting interviews and desk reviews at the UNDP desirable;
Experience in research, research methodology and sampling.
Experiencie in Human Resources is desirable.
The ability to manage and visualize data is desirable.
Experience in HTML and other coding languages would be an added asset.

Required Language(s)

Fluency in oral and written communications and presentations skills in English is required.
Knowledge of an additional UN language is desirable.

Travel:

a) UNDP will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the duty station, as well as their return to their home upon completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only in the event that the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and excludes working from home arrangements.

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: 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.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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