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Department/ Office: UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT NAIROBI
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Job Opening number: 11-HRE-UN OFFICE AT NAIROBI-21835-R-NAIROBI

Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Human Resources Officer for the respective team, the incumbent’s
responsibilities will be as follows:
• Participate in the selection of candidates for secretarial, clerical and related categories
positions. This includes evaluating and screening applications of such candidates,
preparing profiles of candidates, conducting preliminary interviews, conducting roster
searches for vacancies and identifying short-list of candidates.
• Assist in the filling of posts, including initiating and following-up on reference checks and
academic verifications, and processing consultancy contracts.
• Provide input into policy development for the human resources (HR) policies of staff in the
General Service and related categories.
• Assist in reviewing and processing requests for classification. Provide advice and answer
general queries on classification procedures and processes.
• Assist with providing documentation and background materials relating to classification
appeals.
• Supervise the maintenance of automated databases and the centralized reference and
filing systems.
• Undertake research on a range of HR related issues and prepare notes/reports.
• Conduct research on precedents, policy rulings and procedures.
• Supervise compilation and preparation of statistical reports on HR related issues.
• Assist in the preparation of information circulars for HR related issues.
• Conduct exit interviews for separating staff and assist him/her in final arrangements.
• Provide general office support services; process, draft, edit, proofread and finalize, for
signature/approval, a variety of correspondence and other communications.
• Perform budget preparation input, monitoring and implementation in Integrated
Management Information System (IMIS); set up and maintain files/records (electronic and
paper); schedule appointments/meetings, monitor deadlines.
• Prepare written response to queries concerning HR related matters.

Education
Completion of secondary education or equivalent is required. Additional technical training in
administrative fields and Human Resources Management is required.
Work Experience
Seven years of progressively responsible experience in administrative services, of which at least
five in human resources management is required. Experience in the area of recruitment and
staffing is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post
advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United
Nations language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position will include a substantive assessment which will
be followed by a competency-based interview
Special Notice
Appointment against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be considered only
when no suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. The candidate is
responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. Staff members
are subject to the authority of and assignment by the Secretary-General. All staff are expected
to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and
procedures.

To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
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