Recruitment Associate

Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination.

GSSC/HR in Copenhagen has established a legacy as a major Human Resources administration center within the United Nations and is recognized as a center of excellence. The Global Shared Service Center (GSSC) is part of the Bureau for Management Services (BMS). In the area of Human Resources, the GSSC supports both staff and management in UNDP offices and units, with the full cycle of HR services ranging from recruitment, talent management, learning and development, HR policy and advisory services, benefits and entitlements management, payroll and banking transactions. In six UNDP Regional Bureau Service Centers (RSCs) - Addis Ababa, Amman, Bangkok, Dakar, Istanbul and Panama - the recruitment and administration of local personnel will be proximity-based and managed by outposted GSSC personnel who report directly to the Global Shared Services Center (GSSC) in Copenhagen.The Recruitment Associate in the 6 GSSC RSCs, supports the transparent implementation of the outposted recruitment of personnel for country offices in each Regional Bureau.

S/he is accountable for the integrity, transparency and accuracy of recruitment and HR services, assuring full compliance with HR policies and procedures. The Recruitment Associate advises internal and external clients and managers on policies, guidelines and services and promotes a collaborative and client-oriented approach, sharing knowledge and best practice, including conducting training courses and coaching. Clients with whom there is direct contact may include UN Agency staff and other personnel in country offices as well as other units in UNDP. The Recruitment Associate is jointly responsible for meeting the agreed GSSC HR work plan deliverables supporting the overall HR Strategy.

S/he supports the coordination of the work of the team, in order to meet the work plan deliverables. UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration. Duties and Responsibilities Administer and implement Recruitment Strategy and Plans in full compliance with Staff Rules & Regulations, UNDP HR Policies and Guidelines, to achieve the following results: Provide support to regular interaction with HR Focal Points in Country Offices on consolidated region-wide operationalization of recruitment strategies and plans.

In collaboration with hiring managers in Country Offices, support the elaboration of recruitment strategies for each recruitment case. Ensure full compliance of HR activities with UN Rules & Regulations, UNDP policies, procedures and guidelines. Promote equity, transparency and consistency in the interpretation, determination, implementation and administration of HR recruitment policies, procedures and guidelines applicable to personnel. Support delivery of a high quality, timely and accurate recruitment service to enhance client understanding and confidence in GSSC HR as a credible HR service provider.

Identify the need for new and/or modified policies and practices and initiate or propose actions required. Actively liaise with relevant UNDP/UN entities to seek policy clarifications and/or identify agreed solutions. Conduct periodic training courses on local recruitments for Country Offices and the Regional Hub. Enable and empower the team through access to GSSC HR knowledge base and by sharing own knowledge.

Regularly analyze the typology of job profiles required for projects at the Country Office level. Continuous learning and development for HR staff by pursuing own development and acquire new knowledge with HR best practices. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: None Competencies Core Competencies: Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Le