RE-OPENING: HR Associate; CDTMB, DHR, G6, Nairobi

The Position:

The HR Associate, Career Development & Talent Mobility position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. You will be providing administrative support in all aspects of learning, leadership development, career development and talent mobility. You will report to the Chief, Career Development and Talent Mobility Branch, based in NYC.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA's strategic plan , reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to "build forward better", while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

As a member of the Career Development and Talent Mobility Branch, you will be providing a portfolio of coordination and administration tasks in all aspects of learning, leadership development and talent mobility. Members of the Branch are based both in New York City and Nairobi. You will report to the Chief, Career Development and Talent Mobility Branch.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Provide Administrative Support and Coordination:

• Coordinate procurement and financial administration tasks for the branch.
• Coordinate logistical and administrative tasks related to the full talent management cycle.
• Provide and coordinate systems support in UNFPA's ERP system Quantum.
• Track and report on the progress of talent management initiatives.
• Liaise with regional and/or HQ HR Business Partner teams.
• Contribute to communications e.g. drafting of emails, creation of PPT documents, updating the branch's intranet pages and support.

B. Learning, Leadership Development and Talent Management Support:

• Support the design and execution of talent development and management programs, including talent reviews, succession planning, annual rotation and leadership/management development initiatives.
• Support and/or coordinate learning and leadership development needs analyses of staff and teams e.g. through data collection.
• Coordinate career development initiatives, including mentoring and coaching programs, to support staff growth and retention.
• Oversee the support for delivery of learning programs, workshops, and training sessions (virtual and face-to-face) to strengthen identified skills gaps.
• Provide administrative support for global talent mobility initiatives e.g. talent reviews, annual rotation.
• Support initiatives related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion e.g. support speaker sessions, training.
• Support the design and implementation of employee engagement initiatives to enhance organizational culture and staff satisfaction.
• Coordinate the administration of UNFPA's talent and leadership pools, ensuring that the organization has the right talent at the right time for key roles.
• Manage the administration of UNFPA's career and performance management processes in Quantum.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Chief, Career Development and Talent Mobility.

C. Data Management and Reporting:

• Maintain learning records and track employee progress on development initiatives in related systems e.g. ERP Quantum.
• Support the collection, analysis and maintenance of data related to learning and talent management programs and initiatives.
• Generate reports on completion status and effectiveness of training solutions delivered via the learning management system.
• Prepare reports and presentations on training participation, program outcomes, insights, and recommendations for management.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the HR Specialist or Chief, Career Development and Talent Mobility.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Secondary education or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology or related fields.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• At least 6 years of experience in human resources management, learning and development, talent management, performance management, employee engagement, organizational development.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in multicultural environments.
• Strong project management and implementation skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Languages: 

• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.  

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change 

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact 

Functional Competencies:

• Human Resources Management
• Talent Management 
• Talent Mobility
• Learning and Leadership Development
• Performance Management

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.