Human Resources Officer (Talent Management)

The UNICC workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. UNICC seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity by ensuring equal opportunity and an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Purpose of the Position:

The purpose of the position is to help drive UNICC’s overall talent management strategies.

Objectives of the Programme:

The objective of the Centre is to provide trusted ICT services and digital business solutions to its Clients and Partner Organizations.

Main duties and responsibilities:

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Head, Talent Management, within the Human Resources Section (MSH) and in close collaboration with the human resources team. The incumbent could be
requested to do any other tasks of similar level in related fields.

Under guidance, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Contribute to the implementation of the UNICC talent strategy to attract and retain talents with a specific focus on talent acquisition

Selection planning and partnership with managers

• Advise and collaborate with managers to plan their upcoming selections and carry out ongoing selection processes
• Ensure that the selection process complies with relevant UNICC Selection policy. Propose enhancements to the policy and processes
• Analyse, monitor and report on selection processes for management, including reports on gender parity, diversity etc.
• Ensure an excellent planification of the selection processes and apply a data driven approach to enhance the efficiency of selection planning
• Prepare and maintain SOPs and manager guidelines for new process introductions or process enhancements
• Develop and maintain monitoring tools to facilitate the coordination of the selection processes with other HR stakeholders involved in the talent cycle (workforce planning, HR operations for Onboarding and final recruitment steps)

Outreach and sourcing

• Participate actively in the sourcing strategy including the development and implementation of outreach activities to improve diversity including gender parity at UNICC
• Build, maintain and develop UNICC’s talent pools, rosters, and pipelines for future staffing needs, ensuring a consistent supply of qualified candidates for various positions
• Strengthen UNICC’s brand as an attractive employer: promote UNICC’s mission, values, and opportunities to prospective candidates, both through online platforms and in-person interactions
• Ensure an excellent talent experience to the candidates applying to UNICC, guarantee candidate’s engagement throughout the selection process
• Expand partnerships with relevant academic institutions to attract young talents and collaborate on capstone projects
• Participate in talent fairs and other events to improve candidate attraction
• Manage and further develop Youth talent initiatives, including the different Youth programs
• Continuously monitor and stay abreast of market best practices and formulate innovative proposal to integrate them in UNICC’s talent acquisition strategy

Management of the selection team

• Manage, guide, develop and coach the Unit team members
• Participate in the HR coordination meetings
• Foster a sense of belonging of the team members and create a conducing environment for exchanges and implementation of the operational day to day work
• Create and ensure a harmonious working dynamic among the team members
• Provide mentoring for junior team members or talent interns

Other

• Collaborate closely with the Learning and Development unit on projects related to talent acquisition, performance management, staff engagement and career development
• Provide other ad hoc support either within your team or in other teams as required

Recruitment Profile

Experience and Skills required:

Essential:

• Minimum five years of work experience in human resources management in an international setting, with an emphasis on selection and recruitment
• Demonstrated experience coordinating initiatives, projects, or programmes relevant to sourcing and selection
• Proven experience providing HR advice and guidance to staff and managers

Desirable:

• Work experience in the UN system or similar organizations is considered an asset

Education*:

Essential:

• First university degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Languages:

Essential:

• English: Expert knowledge is required
• Spanish Beginner knowledge is desirable

Global Competencies:

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts.
• Communicating: Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others; listens actively. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared.
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: Demonstrates the ability to work constructively with people of all backgrounds and orientations. Respects differences and ensures that all can contribute.
• Knowing and managing yourself: Manages ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective way. Uses criticism as a development opportunity. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Producing results: Produces and delivers quality results. Is action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes.
• Moving forward in a changing environment: Is open to and proposes new approaches and ideas. Adapts and responds positively to change.

Other Information

Compensation:

Annual Salary Estimation (net of tax at single rate):

• Valencia (Spain), including post adjustment (35,2% on May 2024): US$ 86,691.

UNICC also offers generous leave and absence allowances, flexible working hours, overtime compensation, teleworking, access to training, and depending on eligibility other benefits such as relocation grant, dependency allowance, language allowance, or education grant.

Closing date for applications:

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Geneva Time) on 30 June 2024.

Notes:

• Technical and/or personality tests may be carried out as part of the selection process
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
• Though you may not be selected for this advertised position, the UNICC will keep your application in a roster if your profile is deemed to be of potential interest for the Centre. You may thus be solicited by our HR department to participate in an interview for another position

* For UNICC staff members who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please refer to the applicable WHO e-Manual Annex 6 – Guidelines on Standard Minimum Experience Exposure and Education Requirements

Please inform us should you require any specific accommodation to facilitate your application

The UNICC workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. UNICC seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity by ensuring equal opportunity and an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

For applications to be valid, they must contain a motivation letter and the filled Personal History Form.