Human Resources Manager

• Provide ongoing strategic guidance, interpretation and technical support to management of the GSSU/HR on people/team management. 
• Ensure high quality customer focused service delivery by GSSU/HR Teams, improvement and simplification of processes and takes action on client feedback.
• Provide accurate and sound technical analysis and effectively support management and planning of the GSSU/HR workforce as it relates to budget planning, staffing, onboarding, offboarding, organization design, change management and other HR strategy planning and development deliberations. 
• Assist in identifying, addressing and monitoring gender and diversity disparities and inequities in human resources across the global UNDP Country Office workforce.
• Liaise with the other GSSU Teams, BMS and Regional Bureaux to support and contribute to corporate HR strategy formulation and local implementation.
• Advise on the applicability of new strategies and guidelines to the workplans and activities of the GSSU/HR.
• Provide feedback and make recommendations on the establishment and improvement of IT systems and internal controls, planning and change management and on the resolution of HR issues and problems.
• Participate in or support corporate HR strategy reviews and BMS management meetings to identify new trends, priorities and requirements and advocate for and/or implement appropriate responses.
• Participate in global workshops and meetings for the strategic planning of operations/human resources/information technology/funding arrangements. 

• In collaboration with GSSU management, define the parameters required for optimal management of highly productive “service delivery teams” within the GSSU/HR that can communicate, cooperate and innovate in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.  
• Build and implement operating standards and principles for successful team management e.g. clear goals, shared scoreboards, rules of the road, set of values, behaviors and cultural guardrails, team culture, positive work spaces, tone setting, decision-making grids reflecting responsibility assignment (RACI – who is responsible, who is accountable, who needs to be consulted, who needs to be informed), expectations and feedback.
• Prepare an interactive handbook on how to manage cross-functional teams in multiple locations including a set of guiding principles e.g. keep procedures consistent, be present, reduce micro-management, encourage friendly competition, GSSU/HR workforce management system, delegate, communicate, share. 

• Provide advice and guidance on human capital development, enhance HR management capacity and strengthen staff competencies to meet the expectations of the GSSU/HR.
• Ensure the establishment of a targeted approach to recruit specialized talent, with particular focus on concentration areas to fill vacancies at requiring HR specialized expertise. 
• Advise on and promote a systematic approach to monitor and evaluate the measurable results of targeted recruitment efforts and its impact on the GSSU/HR with emphasis on all aspects required to achieve GSSU objectives for gender parity, diversity and a supportive work environment.
• Support the Director of GSSU in establishing staff learning and development priorities.
• In close coordination with senior management of the GSSU & BMS, conduct training needs analysis and review draft training/learning plans and budget allocations.
• Support training programmes and monitor and evaluate impact, identify competency gaps and gender/diversity inbalances.
• Advise staff on their learning/development requirements and partner with them on designing their career development needs and aspirations. 

• Promote management excellence in the GSSU/HR by ensuring accountability in all assigned areas of HR and by demonstating a high level of skills in the management of staff resources including staff selection based on merit and the needs of the organization, staff aspirations and counselling, systematic and equitable performance management and staff development and learning activities.
• Effectively liaise with the other managers and colleagues to manage human and financial resources (budget planning, management and monitoring) to ensure both are optimally utilizied.
• Monitor compliance with all systems and procedures and ensure management integrity and accountability with high quality standards in all HR activities, ensure the implementation of agreed audit recommendations, advise on corrective measures to be taken and establish relevant internal controls. Create and manage a risk log and the Business Continuity Plan.
• Monitor staff/management issues and support/advise management and staff as appropriate to improve relationships and resolve HR issues.

• Ability to make new and useful ideas work

• Ability to persuade others to follow

• Ability to improve performance and satisfaction

• Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform

• Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement

• Knowledge of HR management issues and principles and the ability to apply them to strategic and/or practical solutions

• Knowledge of organizational development concepts, issues and principles and the ability to apply them to strategic and/or practical situations.

• Ability to effectively communicate intensions and requirements to internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to manage and coordinate campaigns and people with inspiration. Believe in and promote diversity in the workplace and reshaping the workforce to meet need.

• Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share

• Ability to create internal reporting and accountability processes and standards. 

• Advanced university degree (Masters) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Psychology or related disciplines. 

Experience:

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible relevand work experience at the national and international levels in Human Resources Management and Staff Development.
• Experience in leadership positions in Human Resources and hands-on experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity is required.
• Strong experience in talent acquisition, capacity development and change management is also essential.
• Developing country work experience is an asset.
• Experience of coordinating large and complex teams in several locations is essential.

• Excellent knowledge of English, as well as writing, presentation and communication skills. Fluency in other UN languages is an asset. 
• Other:
• Describe any additional qualifications:
• Familiarity with HR module in Oracle-based Enterprise Resources (ERP) is desirable.

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Workforce diversity

UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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