BACKGROUND:

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 Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean based in Panama City, Panama covers 12 country offices and programmes in 6 additional countries. Through Regional Office (RO), country offices (COs) and multi-country office (MCO) across the region, UN Women builds on a long history of support to governments, civil society and other actors to deliver for women and girls. We advocate for and enhance accountability to enhance women’s political participation and prevent and respond effectively to violence against women.
Under the supervision of the Regional HR Business Partner and in close collaboration with the HR Team, the Human Resource (HR) Associate is responsible for administratively and logistically supporting the recruitment and placement, administration of benefits and entitlements of staff and local external contractors, other HR administration issues and separation of personnel.

3.FACILITATE AND COORDINATE RECRUITMENT PROCESSES IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH UN WOMEN RULES, REGULATIONS, AND HR POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:

• Draft job descriptions and vacancy announcements; assist in reviewing and processing requests for classification;
• Screen candidates and facilitate and participate in interview panels as necessary;
• Prepare recruitment recommendations/supporting documentation for the Central Review Board (CRB);
• Prepare position establishment, liaise with headquarters and assure that action is completed;
• Provide regular recruitment status reports;
• Administer the consultancy contracts portfolio of the Regional Office and NRAs as well as provide advice to the region on the administration of consultancy contracts;
• Provide advice to local recruitment in programmes/projects when necessary.
• For Consultants recruitment review documentation received from hiring units and proceed with actions needed for contract issuance and administration

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:

• Completion of secondary education is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or Public Administration is an asset.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in office administration and/or human resource management;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and experience in handling we-based management system are required;
• Working experience in the UN System, embassies or NGO is desirable;
• Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, Atlas or Quantum is desirable.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: N/A.