United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) helps developing countries attract and use aid effectively. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights, capacity development and the empowerment of women.
Since 1966 UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in more than 170 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.
UNDP is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Human Resource's National Consultant
Location: Abuja
Description
- UNDP Human Resource's Unit undertakes a number of recruitment exercise for various agencies/project. In order to complete the recruitments in a timely manner the unit will require the service of a consultant to assist with sieving of applications received.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions
The consultant will be responsible for the following duties:
- Review all applications received on the electronic job platform
- Using the criteria listed, create a long list for all designated adverts
- Make any relevant suggestion for improvement of the screening process
Deliverables
- The Consultant will be accountable for the provision of the following deliverables:
- A concise long list for each job adverts based on selection criteria.
- A final report summarizing the findings
- Completion of long-lasting within the stipulated time frame
- Report of the assignment
Competencies
Operational Effectiveness:
- Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties related to human resources
- Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies
- Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints
- Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of clerical, administrative, secretarial best practices and procedures, in-depth knowledge of office software applications relating to word processing data management presentation, ATLAS, as required
- Ability to operate and maintain a variety of computerized business machines and office equipment in order to provide efficient delivery of service
- Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities
Managing Data
- Collects and compiles data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, records it in an accessible manner and maintains data bases
- Thoroughly and methodically collects, verifies and records data demonstrating attention to detail and identifying and correcting errors on own initiative
- Transmits file data; creates and generate queries, reports and documents utilizing databases, spreadsheets, communications and other software packages with speed and accuracy
- Interprets data, draws conclusions and/or identifies patterns which support the work of others
Planning, Organizing and Multi-Tasking
- Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships
- Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines
- Demonstrates ability to quickly shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs
- Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support
- Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member
Required Skills and Experience
Education and Experience:
- Secondary School Certificate
- At least 2 years experience in HR or administrative work
- Good knowledge of HR processes.
Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2015.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online