HR OFFICER (STAFFING AND RECRUITMENT)

Paris

Organization: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Location: Paris
Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Human Resources
- Human Resources - Recruitment
Closing Date: Closed

Under the overall authority of the Director of the Bureau (DIR/HRM) and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Staffing, Learning and Development Section, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the successful and timely recruitment and selection process for posts, including senior management positions. To that effect, the incumbent will work closely with hiring managers and officials providing quality support and guidance on the full recruitment cycle, including advice on outreach strategies, appropriate assessment tools and other sourcing techniques. The incumbent will act as point of contact for internal and external candidates during the recruitment process. The incumbent will also contribute to and participate in the planning and implementation of mobility moves for Directors and Heads of Field Offices. In particular, s/he will perform the following duties\:

Support, implement and administer the effective and timely recruitment process, particularly for senior management posts, including but not limited to\: planning and vacancy notice preparation, identifying and proposing suitable outreach activities, overseeing the screening process paying particular attention to gender and geographical diversity, advising and/or training on appropriate interview techniques, testing and other assessment tools, proposing solutions and preparing recommendations for panel members, reference-checking, and coordinating with the selected candidate and other concerned services on appointment and induction process;
Research, propose and promote outreach and other innovative candidate-sourcing techniques, participate in outreach events and forums, keep up-to-date with best practices in the area of recruitment and outreach;
Contribute to, and participate in, the planning and implementation of mobility moves of positions, including Directors and Heads of Field offices by providing analytical, evaluative and statistical information for planning and forecasting purposes; analysing staff profiles and preparing recommendations;
Contribute to, and participate in, the formulation and implementation of HR initiatives and strategies for the enhancement of HR reform, in particular those related to recruitment and mobility, including inter alia the development and roll-out of a comprehensive induction programme for senior level staff;
Develop and sustain effective communications and partnerships both internally with managers and staff and externally with UN counterparts, private networks through the active sharing of information and promotion and understanding of HR issues in particular recruitment and outreach activities in targeted efforts to attract high calibre candidates for senior management posts.

EDUCATION

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, law or another related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in the field of human resources management, of which preferably at least two years acquired at the international level.
Demonstrated experience in the area of recruitment and outreach.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of interview, assessment and sourcing techniques;
Good knowledge of HR policies, procedures and best practices;
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills;
Strong analytical and decision-making skills;
Discretion, integrity, impartiality and confidentiality;
Good presentation skills;
Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Ability to interact and negotiate with external sources;
Ability to deliver a high quality service, improving service execution, delivery and outcomes;
Ability to work under pressure; adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple stakeholders effectively;
Good IT skills.