Human Resources Recruitment Consultants, BMS/OHR/UNDP

• The Consultants will support the Central Recruitment Unit (CRU) with the recruitment of various staff positions;
• Organization of recruitment processes including posting vacancy announcement;
• Initial screening (longlisting) of applicants against eligibility criteria. Finalized longlisting and shortlisting reports;
• Organize and evaluate candidate applications; archive interview notes; administer written assessments and input information in the UNDP platform;
• Manage all recruitment activity relevant technology platforms;
• Organize technical assessment and interviews, including liaising with candidates. Management of verification of academic credentials, employment history and references as applicable;
• Retrieval of references and prepare submission of all necessary documentation for CRB/CRP Review;
• Manage communication with candidates as it relates to the outcome of their applications (regret letters);
• Additional tasks may be assigned on as needed basis;
• The consultants will work closely with Human Resources Specialist in the Central Recruitment Unit (CRU) and have an opportunity to learn more about UN human resources rules, regulations, procedures and practices and participate in a variety of projects, special events, task forces or committees.

Key deliverables

• Recruitment process completion and reporting. Estimated duration within the set KPIs (e.g. longlisting within 5 days).  Recruitment completion on case to case basis

Management and organizational arrangements

• The consultants will be given access to relevant information necessary for execution of the deliverables under this assignment;
• The consultants will work from home;
• The consultants will be responsible for providing her/his own working station (i.e. laptop, internet, phone, scanner/printer, etc.) and must have access to reliable internet connection;
• Given the global consultations to be undertaken during this assignment, the consultants are expected to be reasonably flexible with his/her availability for such consultations taking into consideration different time zones;

Travel arrangements

• Any necessary travel must be approved in advance by the Chief of CRU
• The consultants are responsible for obtaining any visas and security clearances needed to travel, with the necessary support from the Centre;
• All related travel expenses will be supported by the CRU budget and will be arranged as per UNDP rules and regulations for consultants.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership
• Communication
• People Management
• Innovation
• Delivery

Functional Competencies:

Organizational Development

1. Knowledge of organizational development concepts, issues and principles and the ability to apply them to strategic and/or practical situations

Collaboration and Partnerships

1. Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside (Programmes/projects) or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.
2. Sets overall direction for the formation and management of strategic relationships contributing to the overall positioning of UNDP

Human Resources Management (General):

Knowledge Management

Academic qualifications:

• At least Master’s in human resources management/development, or related social science fields, required.

Experience:

• At least Five years of HR experience in international development organization, required.
• Experience using e-recruitment or application tracking systems., required.
• Good knowledge of HR selection/assessment tools an asset.
• Strong communication skills an asset.

Language:

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required;
• Working knowledge of French and Spanish is an asset.

Application Procedure

• A cover letter with a brief description of why the Offer considers her/himself the most suitable for the assignment;
• Personal CV or P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects and specifying the relevant assignment period (from/to), as well as the email and telephone contacts of at least three (3) professional references;