Associate HR Officer (HR Partnerships)
Organizational Context
The Bureau of Human Resources Management (HRM) spearheads UNESCO's Human Resources Strategy, offering strategic support and implementing HR policies to cultivate a skilled and committed workforce. Within this, HR Partnerships enhance the Organization's core staff by promoting knowledge sharing and capacity building. These partnerships foster networks and cooperation with Member States and donors, encompassing arrangements like the Junior Professional Officers (JPO) program, secondments, and volunteer initiatives.
Job Purpose
The Associate HR Officer (HR Partnerships) plays a crucial role in the daily management and implementation of UNESCO's HR partnership activities, reporting to the Chief of Talent Acquisition and Outreach. This position provides essential HR services for various partnership modalities, including the sponsored traineeship and Junior Professional Officers (JPO) programs, as well as secondments and loans. The role ensures the effective delivery of these HR partnerships, contributing to a positive employee experience throughout the entire lifecycle. Adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and partnership frameworks is paramount to the success of this function, supporting UNESCO's broader mandate and operational objectives.
Responsibilities
The Associate HR Officer (HR Partnerships) is responsible for supporting and coordinating HR partnership initiatives. This includes collecting and analyzing proposals from various UNESCO sectors and offices, and administering HR partnership modalities, including their deployment. The role involves maintaining relationships with donor counterparts, responding to inquiries, and ensuring clear communication. Coordination of administrative, financial, and contractual processes related to HR partnerships with internal services is also a key duty. Furthermore, the position assists in the recruitment, selection, and placement of sponsored personnel, liaising with candidates to provide necessary information and guidance through onboarding processes. Contract administration, extensions, and separations are managed in line with applicable rules. The role also contributes to drafting and reviewing partnership agreements with external donors and collaborates with the Learning and Development team to identify relevant opportunities, tracking performance and addressing challenges to ensure a positive experience for all sponsored personnel.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in human resources management, talent acquisition, or development is necessary, with at least one year gained at an international level. Experience in staffing and recruitment within an international or multilateral entity, and supporting change management programs, is desirable.
Skills
Key skills include strong coordination, planning, and organizational abilities, with a capacity for analytical and problem-solving. Excellent oral and written communication, and strong interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach are essential. The ability to work effectively under pressure, manage complex situations, and collaborate in a multicultural team environment is also crucial. Knowledge of recruitment techniques and expertise in multi-functional collaboration or project management are desirable.