Human Resources Officer

Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties which are performed according to organizational needs and structure:

As of January 1, 2018, in Latin America and the Caribbean, UNOPS has been reorganized into four "Multi-country Networks that provide operational services" (OH by its acronym in English), in order to provide an agile operation in practices such as Human Resources, Procurement and Finance services, while increasing the level of resilience and maintaining the necessary segregation of functions.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Support Services, and technical guidance of IPAS HR, the Human Resources Officer delivers high-quality and consistent delivery of effective HR services (recruitment, personnel, contract and performance management of talent) to the client office, ensuring full compliance with UN rules and regulations, UNOPS policies and procedures and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management.  The HR Officer provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues in a collaborative, client-oriented manner.

Summary of Key Functions 

1.     Support to HR policy development and implementation

2.     HR Advisory Services

3.     Talent Acquisition and Administration

4.     Team Management

5.     Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

• Advanced University degree (Masters equivalent) preferably in Human Resources management, Business Administration, social or behavioral sciences.

• A First University degree preferably in Human Resources management, Business Administration, social or behavioral sciences combined with 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master´s degree.  .

• A minimum of one year of experience (or more depending on the academic credentials) in recruitment and/or HR generalist services in an international, public or corporate organization.

• Proficiency in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office).

• Experience in the use of HR web based systems is desirable.

• Some experience in UN system organizations or international public sector organizations preferably in a developing country is desirable.

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• Fluency in Spanish is required.
• Intermediate level English is required. Advanced level English is an advantage.

Level of Contract: LICA 8 (local candidates, nationals from El Salvador or internationals with residency permit in this location)

Work life harmonization: UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.