Job Code Title:Staff Development Officer
Department/ Office:United Nations Office at Nairobi
Duty Station:Nairobi
Posting Period:23 July 2014-21 September 2014
Job Opening number;14-HRE-UNON-36644-R-NAIROBI (R)United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
This position is funded for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
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Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. UNON supports programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located in the Human Resources Management Services (HRMS), within the Division of Administrative Services (DAS), UNON at the Nairobi duty station.
Responsibilities
Under the general guidance of the Chief, Human Resources Management Service, the incumbent’s duties will be as follows:
- Manage and supervise the Staff Development team to maintain and deliver learning programmes and ensure that they are consistent with the Organization’s Learning and Development Policy.
- Keep abreast of developments in the area of staff development and assist in the conceptualisation, design and implementation of new and/or revised staff development activities, policies, practices and procedures.
- identify and analyze staff development and career support needs; develop and implement programmes and workshops to support performance management, career development and mobility.
- Plan and supervise the design and development of new training programmes and within the limits of delegated authority, manage and supervise the work of teams of assistants and consultants for purposes of developing, evaluating, and updating training programmes for staff.
- oversee language training programmes and UN examinations and also manage the internship programme providing policy guidance as appropriate.
- Oversee and provide policy advice on the performance management rebuttals process.
- Manage and report on use of the resources of the Staff Development and Training Unit.
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism
- Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, and recommend solutions; proven analytical skills.
- Thorough knowledge of UN human resources policies, procedures, practices, regulations and rules.
Planning and Organizing
- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
- identifies priority activities and assignments;
- adjusts priorities as required;
- allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
- foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
- uses time efficiently.
Client Orientation
- Considers all those to whom services are provided to be ‘clients’ and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view;
- establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
- identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions.
Leadership
- Serves as a role model that other people want to follow;
- is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives;
- anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions;
- drives for change and improvement;
- Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Managing Performance
- Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member;
- regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff;
- encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative;
- actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff;
- appraises performance fairly.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Human Resources Management, Public or Business Administration, or related field, or a relevant combination of academic qualification and experience in human resources management or related area.
- A first level University degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management or related areas is required.
- Experience at the international level, preferably in a UN environment and with supervisory responsibilities is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For the post advertised fluency in English, oral and written, is required.
- Working knowledge of other United Nations languages will be an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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