UN Women: HR Business Partner (Global), Nairobi, Kenya, P-4, Fixed-Term Appointment

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The Human Resources Business Partner is a member of the Human Resources Division, reporting to the Deputy Director & Chief HR Client Services. The Human Resources Business Partner serves as an advisor to management on human resources-related issues within the assigned portfolio. The HR Business Partner will works closely with the HR Management and HR Team Leads and oversees the coordination of recruitment, compliance, benefits, compensation, and employee relations activities to ensure effective workforce planning aligned with business objectives.

• Monitor and lead proper implementation of HR policies, guidelines, practices and Standard Operating Procedures within the assigned portfolio and provide advice, when necessary;·     
• Provide technical contributions on HR strategic planning/discussions on the direction of human resource services, goal setting and annual work planning.

• Project and monitor vacant posts within the assigned portfolio;
• Lead the recruitment process of national and international staff and affiliate personnel, including recruitment of international staff (up to P5 level) and oversee the recruitment of locally-recruited staff and affiliate personnel within the assigned portfolio, including attraction, screening of applications, and assessment  of candidates;
• Ensure proper usage of UN Women’s different contract modalities;;
• Provide support in the areas of job design, evaluation, classification and analysis, post establishment, workforce planning, peer review groups and functional analysis.

• Promote and implement UN Women workplace relations policies and initiatives within the assigned portfolio, including work/life balance promotion and stress management activities;
• Facilitate mediation for disputes as required;
• Brief and orient staff and managers on the performance management system;
• Identify poor performance cases which could impact the contractual status or career of staff;
• Build strategic relationships with senior managers within the assigned portfolio and ensure the HR needs are captured and communicated to HR Management, as appropriate.

• Coordinate learning and development activities within the assigned portfolio, including on code of conduct, benefits and entitlements and performance management;
• Assess training needs and coordinate closely with the HR talent management team on initiatives to respond to those needs.

• Build awareness and understanding of HR policies through consultation and engagement across the organization;
• Contribute to HR’s outreach platforms, including intranet, internet and HR Bulletin. 

• Analyze, track and periodically report on recruitment trends for management and donors;
• Share data and information with Human Resources Management and HR Team Leads as requested and finalize special reports as required.

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework: 

• Excellent general HR knowledge and expertise;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent diplomatic negotiation skills;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills;
• Ability to write and present ideas, concepts and policy positions;
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information;
• Ability to build and nurture relationships;
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills;
• Strong understanding of UN Staff Regulations and Rules and human resources policies and procedures;
• Demonstrated ability to interact with personnel at all levels within the organization;
• High degree of sensitivity and change management abilities to intercultural personnel and organizational dynamics;
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple and simultaneous Human Resources related projects and programs in a changing environment.

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.