HR Business Partner Specialist
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) operates in approximately 170 countries, focusing on poverty eradication, reducing inequalities, and building resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The Office of Human Resources (OHR) within the Bureau for Management Services (BMS) anchors the global HR function, providing strategic direction, policy setting, and advisory services. This role supports the Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS) and its Country Offices.
Job Purpose
The HR Business Partner Specialist will deliver a comprehensive range of strategic HR services to the Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS) and its Country Offices. The primary aim is to ensure these entities can effectively attract and manage talent, fostering a high-performance culture characterized by innovation and informed risk-taking. Aligned with the People for 2030 Strategy, the role supports effective HR management, workforce analytics, performance monitoring, and business process improvements. Collaboration with Talent Management and Organizational Effectiveness teams is key to providing strategic HR advice and developing client-specific solutions that are fair, consistent, and compliant with UNDP policies. The role also supports UNDP's portfolio approach, encouraging horizontal collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to achieve strategic goals.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include contributing to workforce planning, analytics, and organization development by generating and analyzing workforce data to provide strategic HR recommendations. This involves preparing HR reports, advising on recruitment initiatives, and advocating for best HR practices. The role also entails interpreting HR policies, ensuring quality assurance of people management standards, and monitoring recruitment and transaction processes. Additionally, the HR Business Partner Specialist will facilitate capacity development and knowledge management within HR staff, and contribute to organization development and change management by providing input on strategies, organizational design, and supporting senior managers in implementing structural changes.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of relevant HR management experience (with a Master's degree) or seven years (with a Bachelor's degree) is required. Experience with UN/UNDP HR policies, strategic HR advisory services in international settings, organizational design, change management, talent sourcing, and HR data analysis is desirable. Proficiency in computer and office software packages is required.
Skills
Core Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Cross-Functional/Technical Competencies: System Thinking, Portfolio Management, Communication, Relationship Management, Human Resources Strategic Planning, Workforce Planning, Talent Sourcing and Outreach.