Operations Associate, Special Program Initiatives (SPI) Coordination

at  United Nations Development Programme UNDP

BACKGROUND

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

2. FACILITATION OF KNOWLEDGE BUILDING AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING

• Contribute to the design of training materials and corporate activities towards building the SPI capacity of VSC and other UNV personnel as may be required.
• Synthesize and share lessons learned and other pertinent knowledge for operational improvements in SPI.
• Contribute to the improvement of policies, processes and systems by identifying bottlenecks, proposing solutions for streamlining, optimization and automation that enable VSCs timely and quality delivery.
• Make contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

EDUCATION

• Secondary education with technical training in human resources, business administration, or related areas;
• University degree in human resources, business or public administration is desirable, but it is not a requirement.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 7 years (with High school diploma) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of working experience in HR, administration, business operations at the national or international level;
• Working experience in volunteer management in the UNV context is a strong asset
• Advanced knowledge of the Volunteer Mobilization Cycle would be an asset;
• Experience in MS Office 365;
• Knowledge of the UNV Unified Conditions of Service is an asset;
• Experience working in web-based management/CRM systems is required;
• Experience working with Salesforce Service Cloud or a similar case management system is required;
• Experience in an international or non-profit context would be an asset;
• Experience with UNV would be an asset.
• Experience in a supervisory or cross-functional coordination role would be an asset.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in English and Spanish or French;Proficiency in another official UN language is an asset.
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  Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

DISCLAIMER

• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
• The successful candidate will hold a UNDP letter of appointment.
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