Deadline : Nov 6, 2024
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the Director-General of UNON is the representative of the Secretary-General in Kenya. UNON supports programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Resident Coordination System (RCS) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, security, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located in the Human Resources Management Service (HRMS), Talent Acquisition Unit, within the Division of Administrative Services of the United Nations Office at Nairobi. Under the supervision of the Chief, Talent Acquisition Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for carrying out the following duties:
Responsibilities
Strategic Workforce Planning & Talent Sourcing:
- Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with the organization’s short and long-term goals.
- Collaborate with department heads and senior management to forecast hiring needs and develop recruitment plans that meet organizational objectives.
- Identify upcoming job openings in coordination with client offices.
Job Classification & Guidance:
- Prepare classification analyses of jobs in the Professional and General Service and related categories.
- Provide guidance to programme managers on the application of classification policies and procedures.
Recruitment Advisory & Support to Hiring Managers:
- Provide guidance and advice to hiring managers on job design, language, skillsets, and levels. • Guide hiring managers in developing effective sourcing strategies and outreach initiatives to attract the right talent for available positions.
- Review draft job openings and conduct human resources assessments of applications.
- Review recommendations on the selection of candidates by client offices, ensuring conformity with UN staff selection system policies.
End-to-End Recruitment Management:
- Manage the entire recruitment cycle, including job posting, candidate sourcing, application screening, interview coordination, reference checks, and offer management.
- Ensure a streamlined and effective recruitment process that attracts high-quality candidates. • Serve as ex-officio/secretary to central review bodies, preparing and presenting cases to these bodies. 5. Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives:
- Implement strategies to attract diverse talent, ensuring that recruitment practices promote equity and inclusion.
- Monitor applications and track diversity and inclusion dimensions of candidates.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute outreach programs aimed at underrepresented groups.
Data Analysis & Recruitment Metrics:
- Coordinate monitoring and compliance of recruitment key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies and processes.
- Use data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement, optimize recruitment efforts, and inform decision-making.
Team Supervision & Compliance:
- Supervise the work of Human Resources Assistants in carrying out administrative transactions, including preparation of personnel actions, maintenance of staffing tables, and processing of contracts.
- Advise Human Resources Assistants on recruitment-related activities, including the preparation of job offers for successful candidates.
- Oversee the maintenance of filing systems and ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures. 8. Policy Advisory & Development:
- Provide advice on the interpretation and application of policies, regulations, and rules, including exceptions to such policies.
- Keep abreast of developments in various areas of human resources to ensure effective policy application.
Employer Branding & Candidate Experience:
- Enhance employer branding initiatives to position the organization as an employer of choice.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process by providing timely feedback, clear communication, and a supportive environment.
Additional Duties
- Perform other related tasks as requested by the Chief, Talent Acquisition Unit
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