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VACANCY NOTICE NO: JPO/2
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
9 August 2024
Under Recruitment
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POST
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Associate Human Resources Officer, Korean national only
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GRADE
P2
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DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term - 1 year
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Human Resources Section (HRS)
Governance Services Department
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WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Chief, Human Resources Section, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
General
· Provides support to the HR-related aspects of the implementation of WMO's new Enterprise Resource Programme (ERP).
· Provides support to managers and staff on human resources related matters.
· Prepares special reports and participates in special human resources projects.
· Dedicates time to learning and training for himself/herself in various areas of human resources.
Recruitment and placement
· Identifies upcoming vacancies in coordination with client offices.
· Prepares vacancy announcements and reviews applications for eligibility.
· Arranges interviews for hiring offices to select candidates.
· Reviews recommendations on the selection of candidates by client offices and prepares interview reports.
· Serves as ex-officio in staff selection bodies.
· Prepares job offers for successful candidates.
Administration of entitlements
· Shadows senior colleagues to learn about the interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules.
· Supports the administration of salary and related benefits, travel, and social security entitlements.
· Assists senior colleagues in sorting and assigning tasks for processing in the HR platform.
· Reviews policies and procedures and recommends changes as required.
· Using available policies and guidance, reviews and recommends level of remuneration for consultants.
· Assists with carte de legitimation and visa processing.
Other duties
· Prepares classification analysis of jobs in Professional and General Service and related categories.
· Assists in preparing policy papers, position papers and briefing notes on issues related to examinations and tests.
· Works with colleagues in the Business Innovation Team and IT Section to improve tools and processes for the daily human resources work.
· Researches new HR-related practices and approaches within and outside the UN system, summarizes and shares with colleagues in the GS Department, and proposes possible use cases.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree or equivalent in human resources management, business or public administration, social or political sciences, international relations, economics, law, or related area.
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Experience
A minimum of two years of professional experience in human resources and particularly in the areas of talent outreach, learning and performance management, administration, finance, governance management or related field, preferably in the United Nations system. Experience guiding support staff. Thorough knowledge in various areas of human resources, especially talent management, learning, performance management. Thorough knowledge of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules. Experience working with Oracle or an ERP system.
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Other requirements
Knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting. Ability to identify issues, analyze and formulate opinions. Ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions and positions to staff. Excellent writing skills and demonstrated ability to draft reports and documents and to express ideas clearly, concisely and meaningfully. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications. Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Willingness to place team agenda before personal agenda and to share credit for team accomplishments and accept joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit.
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Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the WMO would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
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The JPO will be initially appointed for one year and the period of service can be extended for a maximum of two years.
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| SALARY AND ALLOWANCES |
Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 50377 |
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 44584 (in addition to the net base salary) |
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Additional Information:
General requirements for candidates applying to the JPO vacancies funded by the Republic of Korea:
a) Korean citizenship.
b) Fluency in Korean and English.
c) Completion of university with a Master's degree or equivalent.
d) Certificate of English proficiency test: Applicants should score a minimum of (i) TOEFL iBT 100 or (ii) TEPS 430 or (iii) IELTS 7 or (iv) TOEIC 900 .
- TOEFL 'Home Edition' score is accepted while 'MyBest Scores' are not accepted
- IELTS General Training and Academic test are both accepted
- Test scores are valid for 2 years after the test date
e) Not older than 32 years of age as of 31st December, 2024 (born after 1st January, 1992). The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended accordingly: one year will be extended for those who served for less than one year; two years will be extended for those who served for more than one year and less than two years; three years will be extended for those who served for two years or more.
f) Male applicants shall have completed the Korean military service or be exempted from it. Those who will be discharged from military service in the year of the application may also apply.
g) Applicants can apply for a maximum of two JPO positions sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea during the year of application.
Required Documents:
a) A complete application and motivation letter in English.
b) A scanned copy of applicant's Resident Register in English.
c) A copy of university degree (Bachelor's/Master's degree) certificate in
English.
d) A copy of English proficiency test certificate.
e) Only for male applicants who have completed the national military service: A certificate of Korean Military Service in English. The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended in accordance with the Support for Discharged Soldiers Act and the Military Service Law.
f) Only for low-income applicants: A scanned copy of a certificate of National Basic Livelihood Security Recipients issued in Korean and its unofficial translation in English.
g) Only for persons with disability: A scanned copy of a certificate of person with disability issued in Korean and English.
If you are interested in this JPO post, you are encouraged to apply through https://erecruit.wmo.int/public/.
For general information on the JPO Programme of the Republic of Korea, please visit the website of the International Organizations Recruitment Center, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea at https://unrecruit.mofa.go.kr
Application Deadline: Friday, 9th August 2024 at 11:59pm KST
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| Date of issue of vacancy notice:
28 June 2024
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This vacancy is shown for viewing only. Please follow instructions within the announcement if it is open for application.
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