| Posting Title: | Human Resource Technical Expert SRO-EA |
| Department/Office: | Economic Commission for Africa |
| Duty Station: | KIGALI |
| Posting Period: | 26 February 2021 – 07 March 2021 |
| Job Opening Number: | 21-Economic Commission for Africa-150655-Consultant |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
Result of Service
Provide technical expertise and services in the area of recruitment, particularly in the screening and review of applications.
Work Location
N/A
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Expected duration
Contracts will be issued on daily or hourly rate, generally for a period not exceeding 15 working days. The specific arrangements will be agreed separately for each assignment.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Sub Regional office for Eastern Africa (SRO-EA) of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) would like to recruit a HR consultant for initial recruitment processes and staff selection for current job openings at the office.
Under the supervision of the hiring manager of each job opening, the consultant will be required to provide technical expertise and services in the area of recruitment, particularly in the screening and review of job applications for 3 vacant posts at SRO-EA (P4, P3 Economic affairs officer positions and NOD program management officer position). The selected candidate will be recruited on a short-term basis, either inhouse or on-line, as and when the need arises, to support the recruitment process of these key staff members.
The consultants’ main tasks will include to:
• Hold the necessary tele- and/or video-conferences with the hiring manager to ensure proper understanding of the qualifications sought from the recruitment exercise. Based on this understanding and the selection criteria listed in the job description, establish along with the hiring manager an assessment process and marking system;
• Screen and analyze applications received online against the job description and pre-determined selection criteria and marking system;
• Establish a long-list that would include at least the top 10 to 15 best-ranked candidates in order of preference and markings;
• Record a brief justification for each long-listed candidate (strengths and weaknesses);
• The consultant should also propose a short list with comments on their suitability;
• Provide technical support to the hiring manager, which may include preparation of a written test or other assessment questions and marking assessments;
• Participate in the interview process as note taker and/or technical expert. In this capacity, the expert is expected to play solely an advisory role with no rights to vote or otherwise influence the decision-making process;
• Ensure confidentiality in all procedures and exchanges of information;
• Provide other technical administrative support to SRO-EA hiring manager(s), as necessary.
Qualifications/special skills
Academic Qualifications: Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
Experience: At least 7 years of relevant experience in the areas of human resources management, administrative services or substantive areas related to the post advertised is required. Extensive experience and proven success record in the recruitment and selection of staff is required for this assignment.
Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; and knowledge of French is an advantage. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.