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Human Resources Officer – Islamabad

PURPOSE OF THE POST

Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Manager, assists in the human resources management of all categories of staff in Pakistan Country Office.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Promote equity, transparency and consistency in the interpretation, determination and administration of international and local conditions of service, terms of employment, benefits and allowances in accordance with UNIUNICEF regulations and rules. Advise management and staff on correct interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures and provide counselling as required. Coordinate with relevant Government ministries and other appropriate local institutions to ensure the processing of international staff conditions of service, entitlements and privileges in country.

2. Support the office’s administrative and technical needs for professional officers, general service and temporary staff by implementing and administering effective and speedy recruitment procedures. Ensure organizational targets (geographic distribution, gender, etc.) are met while not compromising on the recruitment and retention of national staff of the highest calibre. Team with supervisors in the recruitment process to ensure integrity and merit in all selection procedures while supporting the needs of managers and goals of diversity. Promote equity, transparency and consistency in the selection and placement of staff.

3. Ensure appropriate and timely actions for renewals of contracts, promotions, within-grade increments, and performance evaluations. Develop and implement plans, including timetables, for contract reviews, renewals and terminations; ensures timely notice to staff

4. Implement and administer the fair, equitable and systematic GS classification in compliance with the established standards and procedures as well as the classification principle of equal pay for work of equal value by ensuring all job descriptions are current and duly classified. Make recommendations on the organizational structure of the office and effective utilization of human resources (HR).

5. Enhance staff’s job performance by supporting the identification of training needs, preparation of training proposals and arranging for implementation and evaluation of training. Provide HR training and support as required in country, including at sub-office locations.

Provide orientation briefing to newly arrived staff Promote a rational and attainable career management system to meet the office’s current and future needs.

6. Monitor potential staff – management issues; provide advice to managers/supervisors on appropriate approach to be used in sound performance management and in counselling staff. Serve as technical resource and provide administrative support to staff- management bodies such as interview panels, CRB, JCP, and JCC.

7. Contribute to the budget preparation and review process through an analysis of staffing pattern and needs of the office. Participate in management meetings affecting HR planning and management.

LANGUAGES (

Fluency in English and another UN language. Fluency in the national language of the duty station an asset.

OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

. i) Core Values (Required)

• Commitment

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

• Communication [II]

• Drive for Result [I]

• Working With People [II]

iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

• Analyzing [I]

• Applying Technical Expertise [II]

• Following Instructions and Procedures [II]

• Planning and Organizing [I]

• Relating and Networking [I]

iv) Technical Knowledge

a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required (for the job)

(Technical knowledge requirements specific to the job can be added here as required.)

• Job Classification Guidelines

• Local Salary Survey Methodology

b) Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group)

• UN Staff Regulations and Rules and Personnel Directives

• UNICEF HR Policy & Procedures Manual (PAM) and rules and regulations, Administrative Instructions and Circulars

• UNICEF Financial rules and regulations, Budget policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions

• UNICEF training guidelines and procedures

• Field Security Manual

• Use of corporate office computer system applications and software, including LAN, email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, telecommunications

• Gender equality and diversity awareness

c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job)

• UN mission and system; International Code of Conduct

• UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses

• UN Security practices and guidelines

• UN guideline on sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff and partners

• Emergency programme policies, goals, strategies and approaches

• Emergency operations practices and guidelines

• UNICEF Mission and UNICEF Guiding Principles

• UNICEF programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies

• Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming

• Global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNICEF position and approaches

• UN common system approach and harmonization in HR

• UNICEF’s HR vision, goals, strategies and policies

• UNICEF HR Policy & Procedures Manual (PAM) and rules and regulations, Administrative Instructions and Circulars

• Case histories and precedents in HR areas

• Staff welfare and rights of staff members

• Organization design, HR planning, Staffing Strategy

• Recruitment/Selection/Placement

• Job Classification Guidelines

• Compensation Rules

• Benefits Administration (MIP, Van Breda, UNJSPF)

• Organizational change management (Fast change, Culture Management, Strategic organizational initiator)

• Career and Staff development

• Learning/Training

• Performance Management

• Staff Relations

• HR technology and systems.

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