United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference services and public information and provides security and safety services for United Nations staff and facilities in the United Nations Office at Nairobi.
Responsibilities
Strategic Workforce Planning & Talent Sourcing:
Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with the organization's short and long-term goals.
Collaborate with department heads and senior management to forecast hiring needs and develop recruitment plans that meet organizational objectives.
Identify upcoming job openings in coordination with client offices.
Job Classification & Guidance:
Prepare classification analyses of jobs in the Professional and General Service and related categories.
Provide guidance to programme managers on the application of classification policies and procedures.
Recruitment Advisory & Support to Hiring Managers:
Provide guidance and advice to hiring managers on job design, language, skillsets, and levels.
Guide hiring managers in developing effective sourcing strategies and outreach initiatives to attract the right talent for available positions.
Review draft job openings and conduct human resources assessments of applications.
Review recommendations on the selection of candidates by client offices, ensuring conformity with UN staff selection system policies.
End-to-End Recruitment Management:
Manage the entire recruitment cycle, including job posting, candidate sourcing, application screening, interview coordination, reference checks, and offer management.
Ensure a streamlined and effective recruitment process that attracts high-quality candidates.
Serve as ex-officio/secretary to central review bodies, preparing and presenting cases to these bodies.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives:
Implement strategies to attract diverse talent, ensuring that recruitment practices promote equity and inclusion.
Monitor applications and track diversity and inclusion dimensions of candidates.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute outreach programs aimed at underrepresented groups.
Data Analysis & Recruitment Metrics:
Coordinate monitoring and compliance of recruitment key performance indicators (KPIs).
Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies and processes.
Use data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement, optimize recruitment efforts, and inform decision-making.
Team Supervision & Compliance:
Supervise the work of Human Resources Assistants in carrying out administrative transactions, including preparation of personnel actions, maintenance of staffing tables, and processing of contracts.
Advise Human Resources Assistants on recruitment-related activities, including the preparation of job offers for successful candidates.
Oversee the maintenance of filing systems and ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
Policy Advisory & Development:
Provide advice on the interpretation and application of policies, regulations, and rules, including exceptions to such policies.
Keep abreast of developments in various areas of human resources to ensure effective policy application.
Employer Branding & Candidate Experience:
Enhance employer branding initiatives to position the organization as an employer of choice.
Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process by providing timely feedback, clear communication, and a supportive environment.
Additional Duties
Perform other related tasks as requested by the Chief, Talent Acquisition Unit.
Requirements
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in public or business administration, human resources management or related area is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration or related area is required.
A minimum five (5) years' experience in talent acquisition and staffing is required.
A minimum three (3) years' experience supervising a team is required.
Relevant recruitment experience of at least three (3) years at a professional level with the United Nations or equivalent international organization is desirable.
Experience in job design, specifically in the classification of functions to determine appropriate levels and alignment to organizational goals, is desirable.
Experience with PeopleSoft platforms, such as inspira or equivalent is desirable.
A minimum three (3) years' experience in Employee value Preposition (EVP) and active talent sourcing is desirable.
A minimum three (3) years' experience in implementing disability inclusion initiatives within the recruitment process is desirable.
Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.