HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, Naqoura, Lebanon

## HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, Naqoura, Lebanon - Organization:UNIFIL - United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon - Field location:Naqoura Organizational Setting and Reporting This position is located in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Naqoura. The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer in the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer and under the overall supervision of the Chief Human Resources Officer. The incumbent undertakes a wide range of responsibilities in HRM, including but not limited to interpreting and applying the Organization's rules and regulations, as well as internal procedures and processes related to various human resource functions. Within delegated authority, the Human Resources Officer will be responsible for the following duties: General: - Provides advice and support to managers and staff on human resources related matters. - Prepares special reports and participates and/or leads special human resources project. - Keeps abreast of developments in various areas of human resources. Administration of entitlements: - Supervises the international staff unit - Provides advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules. Reviews and provides advice on exceptions to policies, regulations and rules. - Administers and provides advice on salary and related benefits, travel, and social security entitlements. - Determines and recommends benefits and entitlements for staff on the basis of contractual status. - Reviews policies and procedures and recommends changes as required. - Reviews and recommends level of remuneration for consultants. - Participates in downsizing exercises - Advising on separation of staff entitlements Recruitment and placement: - Identifies upcoming vacancies in coordination with client offices. - Prepares vacancy announcements and reviews applications. - Arranges and conducts interviews to select candidates. - Reviews recommendation on the selection of candidate by client offices. - Serves as ex-officio in appointment and promotion bodies, examinations boards, and prepares and presents cases to these bodies. - Monitors and evaluates recruitment and placement related activities of client offices, and recommends changes or corrections related to procedures to these offices. - Supervises and monitors the work of the Human Resources Assistants in carrying out all human resources administrative transactions including preparation of personnel actions, maintenance of staffing tables, and processing of contracts. Staff development and career support: - Identifies and analyzes staff development and career support needs and designs programmes to meet identified needs. Prepare monitoring reports on staff development and career support programmes. - Provides advice on mobility and career development to staff, particularly young professionals and staff in General Service and related categories. - Provides performance management advice to staff and management. Assists supervisors and staff with understanding and using the performance appraisal system (PAS). - Assesses training needs, identifies, designs and delivers training programmes to staff at all levels throughout the Organization. Other duties: - Supports the CHRO/DCHRO in all activities pertaining to the administration of entitlements, policies and procedures during the drawdown and liquidation. - Advises and counsels staff in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct and difficulties associated with work and entitlements. - Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work 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 an advantage. Job - Specific Qualification UN LPE Certification is desirable. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration or related area is required. Experience in the application and interpretation of staff rules and regulations in the United Nations or a similar international organization is required. Experience in post classification and recruitment in the United Nations or a similar international organization is required. Experience in implementing changes resulting from organizational reforms especially in the area of human resources management is desirable. Experience working in an Executive Office or a similar office setting is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related field is desirable. UN HR Partner certification is required. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an informal interview which may be followed by a competency-based interview. This position is temporarily available until 30 June 2027, with the partially possibility of extension. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. - Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. - While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain Middle East experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. - Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limi