Talent Acquisition Manager

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE\:  please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local date and time.

 

 

a. Organizational Setting

The post is located in the HR Planning Section of the Human Resources Management Department (HRMD).  This Section is responsible for ensuring that WIPO can achieve its mission by having the right people with the right skills and competencies in the right place at the right time through\: supporting managers in the design and implementation of HR plans within the results-based management (RBM) framework; recruiting new staff with the skill and abilities that the Organization will need in the future; and sharing accountability with managers in job design and ensuring human resources are used effectively to support the goals of WIPO.

 

b. Purpose Statement

As the Organization’s talent acquisition specialist, the incumbent ensures that WIPO’s talent acquisition is aligned with organizational goals and proactively meets the needs of its programs. S/he proposes comprehensive talent acquisition strategies and plans that address all aspects of talent acquisition (to identify and engage the best talent for WIPO. S/he is responsible for ensuring WIPO adopts a creative approach to recruitment through the development of synergies between demand (organizational needs) and supply (skills and competencies) and leveraging social media and new technologies to identify and reach a larger and more diverse pool of suitable candidates.  In particular, s/he will support WIPO’s diversity initiatives in recruiting and outreach.

 

c. Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head of the HR Planning Section.

 

 

 

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

(a)    Drawing on an in-depth knowledge of the global employment market, latest sourcing and talent acquisition approaches/technology and sound business acumen, provide specialist advice and guidance to influence and direct WIPO’s talent acquisition at all levels.

(b)    Building upon WIPO’s workforce planning process, support the development of talent acquisition strategies and plans to ensure the best possible talent is hired through a partnership between hiring managers and HR Planning; ensuring Organizational alignment in job design, developing talent maps and identifying key strategic roles and talent pools that ensure critical hiring needs are filled in a proactive and timely manner.

(c)   Proactively research new recruitment methodologies and competitive intelligence to create innovative sourcing strategies.  Conduct external benchmarking to understand competitive recruiting landscape and introduce and influence best practices with HR Planning team and stakeholders.

(d)   Coordinate outreach and diversity recruitment campaigns across multiple channels to facilitate the achievement of WIPO’s diversity goals for gender and geographical distribution. Track and report on outreach efforts and their impact.

(e)   Attend various outreach and diversity recruitment events and conferences to enhance WIPO' reputation as an employer of choice. Participate in recruiting forums focused on diversity and develop relationships with external diversity partners and specialist organizations that can connect WIPO to top diverse talent.

(f)   Effectively leverage social media tools to enhance talent acquisition; in collaboration with WIPO’s Communication Division, contribute to the enhancement of WIPO’s employer brand through the use of a range of content and tools, ensuring that WIPO remains abreast with latest developments and best practices in other international organizations both in the public and private sectors.

(g)   Act as focal point and lead for all technical aspects relating to recruitment tools and cooperation with external providers on talent acquisition related matters.

(h)  Provide expertise and oversight on job design and classification matters, working in close collaboration with HR planning partners to ensure alignment across the Organization. Oversee a small team of talent acquisition staff.

(i)    Perform other related duties as required.

 

 

 

Education

       Essential

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

 

Experience

       Essential

       At least nine years of relevant professional HR experience, including in full cycle talent acquisition processes and sourcing strategies at the international level.

       Experience developing diversity recruitment and sourcing initiatives.

 

       Desirable

       Relevant experience in the public and private sectors.

 

       Experience in workforce planning and job design.

 

     Knowledge and understanding of working in a regulated environment.

 

 

Languages

       Essential

       Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

 

       Desirable

       A good knowledge of French.

 

Job-related competencies

       Essential

Knowledge of talent acquisition techniques, best practices, systems and tools.

Good knowledge of the application of HR policies and commitment to the fair, objective and consistent application of HR rules and procedures.

Knowledge and understanding of recruitment systems/tools and the use of social media in talent acquisition.

Ability to leverage social media to connect with diverse communities and brand and market jobs.

Client orientation with the ability to deliver a high quality client service, improving service execution, delivery and outcomes.

Ability to present and promote the Organization’s position on HR matters in a clear, concise and accurate manner.

Ability to lead and work collaboratively in a team, seeking ways to combine efforts to provide integrated services to clients and to achieve common goals.

Proven capability to proactively and urgently address business issues and escalate as needed.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to maintain and build effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Excellent drafting skills.

Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel Outlook, PowerPoint), the internet and information systems, with the ability to adapt quickly to new software.

 

       Desirable

Knowledge of ERP systems and tools in support of planning and recruitment.

Knowledge of workforce planning approaches. Knowledge of a point-based job classification system.

Demonstrated capacity to build an understanding of the work of the organization.

Knowledge of Taleo recruitment system.

Knowledge of developments in the area of new technologies related to talent acquisition.

Project management skills, ability to work projects through implementation to conclusion through experience and drive for results.

 

 

 

1.  Communicating effectively.

2.  Respecting individual and cultural differences.

3.  Showing team spirit.

4.  Managing yourself.

5.  Producing results.

6.  Embracing change.

7.  Respecting ethics and values.

 

 

WIPO Managerial Competencies

 

1. Creating a stimulating work environment.

2. Planning and managing resources.

3. Promoting change, innovation and learning.

4. Building and promoting partnerships.

5. Leading WIPO to the future [Directors and above]

 

 

 

 

Mobility\:  WIPO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director General and may be assigned to any activities, office or duty station of the Organization.  Accordingly, the selected candidate may be required to move from time to time to new functions and/or to another duty station.

 

Annual salary\:

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment.  The post adjustment (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change without notice in accordance with the rates as set within the UN Common System for salaries and allowances.  The figures quoted below are based on the November 2017 rate of 72.3%

 

P4
Annual salary	$70,647
Post adjustment	$51,078
Total Salary	$121,725
Currency USD

 

 

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

 

Additional Information

 

Initial period of two years, renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.  No fixed-term appointment or any extension hereof shall carry with it any expectancy of, nor imply any right to, (further) extensions or conversion to a permanent appointment.

 

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill other posts at the same grade with similar functions in accordance with Staff Rule 4.9.5.

 

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.

 

The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.

 

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By completing an application, candidates understand that any willful misrepresentation made on this web site, or on any other documents submitted to WIPO during the application, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process, or termination of employment with WIPO at a later date, if that employment resulted from such willful misrepresentations.

 

In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of an identification and of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.

 

Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.  Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.

 

Additional background checks may be required.