The UNOPS Senegal Multi-country office covers all French-speaking countries in West and North Africa. It has developed a strong working relationship with the Governments and international partners over the years. It provides technical support in strategic development areas, including elections;, Procurement, and related capacity building;, Environmental protection, as well as infrastructure rehabilitation and development. It comprises a portfolio of more than 60 ongoing projects, with half of it dedicated to infrastructure projects, while the rest is composed of transactional projects, procurement, and support in funds, grants, or project management.
Implementation of HR Strategies and Policy advice:
Ensures full compliance of HR activities with UNOPS rules and regulations, effective implementation of internal control mechanisms
Liaise and work in close cooperation & coordination with IPAS HR in the implementation and execution of key HR Policies, Initiatives, and core practices, providing necessary information, documentation, and other feedback, when and as required
Identify issues/problems pertaining to HR matters and related solutions
Ensures a business process mapping and establishes internal Standard Operating Procedures workflows, monitors systems in HR management with a focus on performance management, career development, People Survey Action Planning and reporting, and GDI, GESI, and PSEAH Action Planning and reporting
Advises the senior management on performance management and career development new practices and their implementation (succession planning, career development, and transition)
Advice and counsel personnel in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct, and difficulties associated with work and entitlements
Provides support to personnel performance management and career development focusing on achievement of the following results:
Ensures that the recommended processes are in place for performance management, facilitates the process
Provides guidance for the effective use of the performance management tools leading to career development
Disseminate information on performance management to all personnel
Support to effective learning management, including contribution to the SNMCO Office learning plan and individual learning plans in collaboration with the Senior Management
Ensure SNMCO personnel are fully acquainted with relevant UNOPS corporate regulations, rules and procedures, and the relevant tools and systems in place
Regularly monitor, analyze, and report on the implementation of learning plans and recommend improvements as required
Regularly monitor, analyze, and report on staff/personnel performance and provide support and advice as required
Effective counseling to personnel on career advancement, development needs, and learning possibilities
Effectively support the development and management of personnel orientation for both national and international personnel
Provides support to knowledge building and sharing, focusing on achieving the following results:
Assist in formulating, developing, and implementing a training strategy for SNMCO personnel
Contribute to developing training materials and regular training on HR practices for HR personnel and programs/ projects personnel as needed
Conduct surveys and identify new learning opportunities to enhance the continuous professionalization of SNMCO Personnel
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice
Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in HR Management
Provides effective Support to People Survey, GDI, GESI, and PSEAH action Planning and reporting across SNMCO:
Ensures full compliance of HR activities with UNOPS rules and regulations in relation to UNOPS GDI and PSEAH strategies and policies
Effectively contributes to raising awareness of personnel in relation to UNOPS PSEA and GDI-related strategies, policies, procedures, and activities
Actively support the development and implementation of People Survey, GDI, and PSEA Action Plans
Report regularly to senior management on GDI, People Survey, and PSEA in accordance with the internal procedures
Key Expected Results:
Effective communication & flow of relevant information with the supervisor and senior management
Personnel & managers are kept informed & guided on HR policy issues & procedures, and due compliance is ensured.
Submission of quality HR reports
Timely completion of In/Out Clearance and Induction process for new recruits.
Impact of Results:
Enhanced efficiency & effectiveness in the HR Unit
Client satisfaction & positive recognition of UNOPS HR service delivery
Proactive HR team that is more strategic than just transactional in their role-working closely with managers as business partners and taking a more proactive role in HR planning
Successful implementation of key HR Initiatives
Education/Experience/Language requirements:
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Science, or a related field may substitute required years of work experience in Human Resources is required. Specialized certification in HR would be an asset.
Expérience:
Minimum of 4 years of experience in HR processes management, operational systems, and support services, and working directly with clients is required.
Knowledge of HR information systems is desirable.
Experience in handling web-based management systems would be an asset.
UN experience is highly desirable.
Language requirements:
Fluency in writing and speaking French and English is required. Understanding other UN languages would be an asset.
