United Nations Volunteers
UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s objective is the achievement of three transformative results: to end preventable
maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. UNFPA is on the ground improving lives in about 150 countries worldwide and nearly 20 countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA), working with governments and through partnerships with other United Nations agencies, civil society, parliamentarians, academia and the private sector, to make a real difference in the lives of millions of people,
especially those most vulnerable. UNFPA Regional Office in Istanbul provides strategic support and technical expertise to the
country offices that work on the front lines of development. We deliver policy advice, guidance, training and promote intercountry/regional cooperation to accelerate the progress in development. The incumbent will work as part of the EECARO HR team and support the Regional Office with all related Human Resources matters working in close collaboration with RD’s office, Programme and Technical Advisers, Programme Support Team, Operations team and Humanitarian Team of the Regional office.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Human Resources Business Partner, UNFPA, the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
Deliver quality services in HR to internal and external clients mastering all relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures and act as focal person on all HR matters at the Regional Office
Take a client-oriented results-focused approach to interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines,
Provide support and guidance to the Regional Office and UNFPA-supported projects.
Work closely with to guide and support all clients.
Support Talent Acquisition:
● Manage recruitment and selection processes for the Regional Office, applying relevant HR policies and procedures and best practice HR tools and mechanisms;
● Organize and implement the full recruitment cycle for all contract modalities which include but are not limited to drafting job descriptions in consultation with Hiring Managers, facilitate job classification processes, talent sourcing, screening of candidates, facilitation of interview panels and preparation of interview reports,
facilitate background checks and CRB processes and providing technical support as required;
● Support the Hiring Manager with preparing induction material and off-boarding for all personnel at the Regional Office;
● Provide HR policy advice to clients, primarily within the Regional Office;
● In co-ordination with relevant bodies determine the entitlements of personnel (staff contingent workforce) in accordance with UNFPA policies and procedures and
prevailing delegations of authority;
● Prepare routine correspondence on general administration or specialized tasks that may be of a confidential nature within the area of HR responsibility.
Implementation of HR Strategies and Policies:
● Review and implement organizational policy changes, provide advice and information to clients;
● Implement HR Process Notes (Standard Operating Procedures) and tools in HR management and recommend improvements where necessary;
● Keep all Human Resources related applications and systems up to date;
● Ensure the timely completion of all Human Resources administrative requirements;
● Provide policy and procedural advisory services to managers and staff on HR related needs.
Manage contingent workforce recruitment
● Ensure adherence to relevant policies.
● Support Hiring Managers in the review of Terms of Reference (TOR)s;
● Monitor and manage platforms and systems supporting contingent workforce recruitment and provide technical support to clients;
● Perform Relevant role in the ERP (requestor/buyer) to support administration of ICCs and internship contracts.
● Maintain up-to-date database of contingent workforce of the Regional Office, including related filing for audit purposes.
Capacity Building Initiatives & Knowledge Management:
● Provide group training or respond to individual requests for support with human resource processes and/or systems.
● Generate knowledge documents such as job aids, guides or learning sessions.
Qualification Requirements
● Master’s degree or equivalent in business, human resources or related field
● 15 years of relevant experience. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
● Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems
● Fluency in English
● Knowledge of other official UN languages is an advantage
UNV Entitlements in National UN Volunteer (Expert) include:
• Current Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is USD 1714 USD.
• 100% health, dental, life and dismemberment coverage by CIGNA.
• Entitlement to annual leave at the rate of 2.5 working days per completed month of volunteer assignment
• Entry allowance (USD 400)
• Exit allowance upon completion of service (approx. USD 98 per month).
• Several learning opportunities
Apply before 27 February.