Profile :The United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support
peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and
nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the
individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by
advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate
volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
In
most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established,
ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In
this context, UN volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism
and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host
agencies and local communities.
In all assignments, UN Volunteers
promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in
volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their
understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge
between themselves and the people in their host community. This will
make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and
productive.
Organizational Context:
The UNDP
Nigeria Country Programme aims to contribute towards the long term goal
of Nigeria to forge a ‘transformational state’ that articulates an
inclusive national vision of development, uses its resources
accountably, manages public institutions effectively and fosters respect
for the rule of law. Programme Areas: Governance and Peace Building;
Inclusive Growth; Sustainable Development.
The Governance and
Peace Building Programme is configured to respond to Nigeria’s
challenges in the area of governance, conflict mitigation and peace
building. The commitment of the Nigerian government to address these
issues is affirmed in the Vision 20:2020 and the Transformation Agenda
of the Government. These priorities are being addressed in the 7th
Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) between the Federal Republic of
Nigeria and UNDP (2009-2013). They have also been confirmed by the
Common Country Assessment for Nigeria within the current United Nations
Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). The policy thrust includes
improving governance, security, law and order; consolidating the
democratic process; engendering more efficient and effective use of
resources; addressing the root causes of corruption and strengthening
accountability and transparency in governance. UNDP and partners
supported the 2011 general elections and are also supporting the 2015
general elections and the electoral cycle.
Inclusive Growth
Programme: The Inclusive Growth Programme aims to support the
Government’s fiscal planning to achieve medium to long-term development
priorities through three sub-components: Development Planning and
Statistics; Fiscal Policy Reform and Aid Coordination. UNDP has been
effective in strengthening MDGs based planning at the Federal and State
levels. UNDP is currently collaborating with the National Planning
Commission to develop “Nigeria’s Aid Policy and Strategy, 2012- 2015”.
UNDP also provides support to the governance of the AIDS response
programme in Nigeria.
Sustainable Development Programme: The
Sustainable Development Programme aims to support the protection and
development of the people and natural resources including preventing
crises that can delay or interrupt development processes by promoting
enabling policies, laws and regulations. Flagship initiatives in this
programme include the Climate Change Programme. UNDP has continued to
provide strategic support to the government in developing an enabling
national climate change policy and strategy. The Global Environment
Facility Small Grants Programme supports community initiatives through
non-governmental and community-based organizations actions.
Job Title : Human Resources National UNV |
Location : |
Abuja, NIGERIA |
Application Deadline : | 08-Feb-16 |
Type of Contract : | UNV |
Post Level : | UNV |
Languages Required : | English |
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Duties and Responsibilities
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Under the guidance of the Deputy
Country Director (Operations) and direct supervision of the UNDP Human
Resources Associate, the Human Resources NUNV ensures execution of
transparent and efficient HR services in the CO. The Human Resources
NUNV promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and supports to
the maintenance of high staff morale. The Human
Resources NUNV supervises clerical and support staff of the HR Unit.
The Human Resources NUNV works in close collaboration with the
operations, programme and projects’ staff in the CO and UNDP HQs staff
for resolving complex HR-related issues and information exchange.
Summary of Key Functions:
- Administration and implementation of HR strategies and policies
- Provision of HR services
- Staff performance management and career development
- Conduct of UN-related surveys
- Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
Ensures administration and implementation of HR strategies and policies focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Full
compliance of records and reports with UN rules, regulations, UNDP
policies, procedures and strategies; effective implementation of the
internal control framework.
- CO HR business processes mapping and
elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) in HR management in consultation with the direct supervisor and
office management, control of workloads of the supervised staff.
- Provision of information to the management and staff on strategies, rules and regulations.
- Provides HR services focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Implementation
of recruitment processes including drafting job description, provision
of input to job classification process, vacancy announcement, screening
of candidates, participation in interview panels.
- Preparation of contracts. Timely follow up with Finance staff on Global payroll issues.
- Preparation of submissions to the Compliance Review Panel
- Provision of information on benefits/entitlements to the International Staff and Experts.
- Validation of cost-recovery charges in Atlas for HR services provided by UNDP to other Agencies.
Ensures proper staff performance management and career development focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Support the unit in providing background information and maintenance of the related data acting as Secretary of TMRG.
- Support
the unit in preparing the Whole Office Learning plan and individual
learning plans in consultation with the Senior Management,
Ensures conduct of UN-related surveys focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Support
the unit in collecting information and preparation of reports for
comprehensive and interim local salary, hardship and place-to-place
surveys. Participation in the work of LSSC.
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on HR issues.
- Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in HR.
- Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Furthermore, UNV volunteers are encouraged to:
- Strengthen
their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by
reading relevant UNV and external publications and taking active part in
UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
- Getting acquainted with and building on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
- Reflecting
on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking,
including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
- Contributing
articles/write-ups on field experiences and submitting them for UNV
publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
- Assisting with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UNV volunteers;
- Promoting
or advising local groups in the use of online volunteering, or
encouraging relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV
Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Results/Expected Output: The
key results have an impact on the execution of the CO Human Resource
services and success in implementation of HR strategies and policies.
Accurate analysis and presentation of financial information ensures
proper HR services in the CO. A final statement of achievements
towards volunteerism for development during the UNV assignment such as
specific quantification of mobilized volunteers, activities, capacities.
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Competencies
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Building Strategic Partnerships
Maintaining information and databases
- Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives
- Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Basic research and analysis
- Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things
- Documents innovative strategies and new approaches
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures
- Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position
- Possesses
basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to
the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
- Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
- Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Promoting Organizational Change and Development Presentation of information on best practices in organizational change
- Documents ‘best practices’ in organizational change and development within and outside the UN system
- Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions
Design and Implementation of Management Systems Data gathering and implementation of management systems
- Uses information/databases/other management systems
- Provides inputs to the development of simple system components
Client Orientation Maintains effective client relationships
- Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion
- Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
- Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients
- Responds to client needs promptly
Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management Gathering and disseminating information
- Gathers and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems
- Prepares timely inputs to reports
- Maintains databases
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
- Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
- Self-development, initiative-taking
- Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
- Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
- Creating synergies through self-control
- Managing conflict
- Learning
and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting
learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each
staff member.
- Informed and transparent decision making.
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Required Skills and Experience
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- University degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in
Human Resources, Business or Public Administration. HR Specialized
certification would be an added advantage.
- Minimum of two to six years of professional work experience
- Fluency in both spoken and written English.
- Good command of one of the UN languages.
- Experience in handling web-based management system
- Proficiency in Standard Computer Software (Word, Excel, Database, PowerPoint, Internet)
- Excellent report writing, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Organize and prioritize workload using initiative, coping with stress in harsh, insecure conditions.
- Work well as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
- Professional and personal flexibility and adaptability
- To be result oriented.
- Not younger than 25 years;
Additional Information:Conditions of Service A
monthly volunteer living allowance (VLA) intended to cover housing,
basic needs and utilities, settling-in-grant (if applicable) Equivalent
of one month VLA, for a 12-month assignment if candidate is recruited
from outside the duty station, or pro-rated if assignment is shorter
than 12 months; life, health, and permanent disability.
Interested and qualified candidates should CLICK HERE to apply online
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