Human Resources Assistant
Sri Lanka
- Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
- Location: Sri Lanka
- Grade: Volunteer - National Specialist - Locally recruited Volunteer
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Occupational Groups:
- Human Resources
- Administrative support
- Closing Date: Closed
Details
Mission and objectives
As the development arm of the United Nations, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the leading organization working to end the injustice of poverty, inequality and cli-mate change, as well as the technical lead in the UN System's socio-economic response to COVID-19. Working with a broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, UNDP helps nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.
UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
Since 1967, UNDP has worked in close partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) for over five decades, providing strategic support in crisis prevention and recovery, governance, poverty reduction, environment, and sustainable development. UNDP together with the GoSL work towards a sustainable Sri Lanka, building up institutional, legal and individual capacities to respond to the effects of climate change and natural and man-made disasters.
UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
Since 1967, UNDP has worked in close partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) for over five decades, providing strategic support in crisis prevention and recovery, governance, poverty reduction, environment, and sustainable development. UNDP together with the GoSL work towards a sustainable Sri Lanka, building up institutional, legal and individual capacities to respond to the effects of climate change and natural and man-made disasters.
Context
UNDP has an energetic and innovative team that converge around the planning, design, implementation and quality assurance of an integrated programme in a fast-paced environment. Fostering strategic partnership and alliances with different stakeholders requires a team which consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude and has a strong client orientation. Strong UN partnerships are valued for delivering together in a true spirit of collaboration and teamwork.
Post Context:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Human Resources Analyst, the UNV HR Assistant provides Human Resources (HR) services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work.
The UNV HR Assistant promotes a client-oriented approach which is consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The incumbent is entrusted with the backstopping of HR services performed by the Human Resources Analyst and Associate including those related to the management of recruitment processes and other operational tasks in the country office.
The UNV HR Assistant works in close collaboration with the HR Associate, operations, programme and projects’ staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery. S/he will assess the client's HR requirements to drive operational excellence.
Post Context:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Human Resources Analyst, the UNV HR Assistant provides Human Resources (HR) services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work.
The UNV HR Assistant promotes a client-oriented approach which is consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The incumbent is entrusted with the backstopping of HR services performed by the Human Resources Analyst and Associate including those related to the management of recruitment processes and other operational tasks in the country office.
The UNV HR Assistant works in close collaboration with the HR Associate, operations, programme and projects’ staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery. S/he will assess the client's HR requirements to drive operational excellence.
Task description
- Recruitment and Onboarding support: Assisting with job postings, candidate screenings, interviews and onboarding processes.
- Employee records management: Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring data is updated in a timely manner.
- Performance Management support: Support performance management processes by tracking employee progress and assisting with performance-related documentation.
- Assist with Training and Development: Tracking staff learning and coordinating training sessions as required.
- Support with surveys and well-being initiatives: Assist in surveys for analysis and reporting and conduct well-being sessions/workshops as required.
- General administrative support: Providing administrative support, such as scheduling meetings, maintaining HR files, drafting HR letters and handling departmental correspondence.
- Employee records management: Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring data is updated in a timely manner.
- Performance Management support: Support performance management processes by tracking employee progress and assisting with performance-related documentation.
- Assist with Training and Development: Tracking staff learning and coordinating training sessions as required.
- Support with surveys and well-being initiatives: Assist in surveys for analysis and reporting and conduct well-being sessions/workshops as required.
- General administrative support: Providing administrative support, such as scheduling meetings, maintaining HR files, drafting HR letters and handling departmental correspondence.
This vacancy is now closed.