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Human Resources Specialist

UNDP Libya is working rapidly to respond to several crises in Libya by formulating and implementing projects that help stabilize the country and instill trust and confidence amongst communities, and between communities and the government. The UNDP Libya Country Office (CO) has made strong commitments to international donors,  its Libyan counterparts and citizens to help restore and improve public services; enhance the effectiveness and reach of existing public institutions; expand civic engagement and participation in political and development processes; increase economic opportunities in a more diversified economy; strengthen social cohesion, support elections, reconciliation and politic dialogue initiatives; and contribute to stability throughout the country to ensure development gains.

In this context, the UNDP Libya is rapidly responding to the situation in Libya. To this end, the Country Office is strengthening its internal capacities through an enhanced recruitment approach and re alignment of its programmatic offer in a bid to respond to the needs and priorities of the country. It is envisaged that this support will provide timely, cost effective, integrated and dynamic solutions for the delivery of much needed services under a rapidly changing context in the country thus ensuring smooth business continuity and sustainable development.

Under the overall guidance of the DRR-Operations and direct supervision of the HR Specialist, the HR specialist is responsible for advice to the senior management on the transparent implementation of HR strategies, effective delivery of HR services. He/she assesses client needs, interprets and applies HR strategy and policies, rules and regulations, establishes internal procedures and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues. The HR Specialist promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and contributes to the maintenance of high staff morale.

The HR Specialist works in close collaboration with the Programme, Operations, and project teams in the CO and UNDP HQ staff ensuring successful CO performance in HR management.

• Implementation of HR strategies and policies.
• Effective HR management.
• Staff performance management and career development.
• Facilitation and promotion of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Ensures implementation of HR strategies and policies focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Implementation of HR strategy in the CO; effective implementation of the internal control; proper design and functioning of the HR management system.
• Full compliance of HR activities with UN rules and regulations, UNDP policies, procedures and strategies. Interpretation of HR policies and regulations and advice to senior managers on their applications, taking into account their particular needs.
• Continuous analysis of corporate HR strategy and policies, assessing the impact of changes and making recommendations on their implementation in the CO. Continuous research of the matters related to conditions of service, salaries, allowances and other HR policy matters. Elaboration and introduction of measurement indicators, monitoring and reporting on achievement of results.
• Advice to Senior Management on HR new practices and their implementation (succession planning, career development and transition), strategic recruitment, advice on contract modalities, learning plan and performance evaluation).
• CO HR business processes mapping and elaboration/establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management, control of the workflows in the HR Unit.
• Leads the advocacy for the implementation, monitoring and compliance of the HR policies including gender and harassment, career development and knowledge management. Full compliance and completion by CO s/m of the Harassment course.
• Development of procedures and practices that contribute to enhanced and improved HR management.

Ensures effective human resources management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Management of transparent and competitive recruitment and selection processes including updated job descriptions, proper job classification, vacancy announcement, screening of candidates, organization and chairing of interview panels, making recommendations on recruitment. Oversight of recruitment under UNDP projects.
• Development and maintenance of data base of job applications.
• Advice to office management on s/m competencies. Advice on s/m career development and training needs through the RCA.
• Advice to project managers on transparent and competitive process for project recruitment, adequate TOR describing terms of payment based on results, standard matrix of recruitment processes and request for contracts. Continuous monitoring of the entire UNDP project recruitment process.
• Full compliance of the guidelines of the Appointment and Promotion Panel.
• Advice to the CO management in contracts guidelines pertaining to staffing compliance.
•  Monitoring and tracking of all transactions related to positions, recruitment, HR data, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivity, recoveries, adjustments and separations through Atlas.
• Performs HR Manager Functions in Atlas. Leads corporate surveys as the Salary Survey, Global Staff Survey and other request from HQ´s and the CO Resident Representative.
• Management of the International staff entitlements and position funding delegated to the HR Unit. Close communication with local Government institutions to solve international staff-related issues.
• Close communication with HQ´s focal points pertaining to the correct administration of s/m entitlements and benefits.
• Validation of cost-recovery charges in Atlas for HR services provided by UNDP to other Agencies.

Ensures proper staff performance management and career development focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Elaboration and implementation of the protocol for performance appraisal process, facilitation of the process, elaboration of performance evaluation indicators in consultation with the Senior Management.
• Implementation of effective systems for the performance evaluation, including training to supervisor for an effective use of the tool leading to career development. Advice on work plan, monitoring and performance team evaluation.
• Effective learning management including establishment of the Whole Office Learning plan and individual learning plans in collaboration with the Senior Management
• Provision of effective counseling to staff on career advancement, development needs, learning possibilities

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Design and implementation of training for operations/ programme staff on HR issues.
• Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in HR.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Core

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

• HR – People strategy and planning: Workforce planning: Knowledge of theories, mechanisms and tools to analyse the current workforce, determine future workforce needs, as they align to the needs of the business, identify the gap between the present capabilities in the workforce and the organizations needs, and design and implement talent acquisition and development solutions so that an organization can have the required capacity to accomplish its mission, goals, and strategic plan
• HR – Recruitment: Recruitment design and management: Knowledge of, ability to design and manage end to end recruitment processes

• HR – Recruitment: Assessment and selection: Knowledge and ability to apply various candidate assessment and selection methodologies, tools and platforms; ability to effectively align them with specific recruitment needs
• HR – People strategy and planning: Job design: Ability to design job roles to meet specific organizational objectives
• HR – Talent management: Performance management: Knowledge of and ability to guide the application of performance management theory, systems and tools, incl. articulation of expectations, setting objectives and performance standards; conducting performance related discussions and performance coaching; ability 22 UNDP | People for 2030 – Competency Framework – Technical Competencies to develop performance management and appraisal processes that minimize biases
• HR – Learning and development: L&D planning: Ability to identify organizational learning priorities aligned with the business strategy using key stakeholder involvement to ensure appropriate learning and optimal return-on-investment”

Education

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field is required.

 Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing HR advisory services and/or managing staff and operational systems.
• Experience in effective human resources management including recruitment, HR issues, procedures and principles, practical solutions to secure and retain quality candidates
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and experience in handling of web-based management systems.
• Prior experience with UNDP/UN agencies or other international organizations will be an asset

Required Languages

• Proficiency in oral and written English and Arabic languages