Associate HR Officer (HR Partnerships)

UN Atlas; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UNESCO's Bureau of Human Resources Management seeks an Associate HR Officer (HR Partnerships) to manage HR partnership activities and support sponsored traineeship and JPO programs, secondments, and loans. The role reports to the Chief of Talent Acquisition and Outreach and emphasizes policy adherence and client-focused service throughout the employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities include coordinating HR partnerships, onboarding, donor liaison, and contract administration, while supporting

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant professional HR experience; at least one year international experience.
• Experience in staffing and recruitment within international or multilateral entities.
• Experience supporting change management programs.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate HR partnership initiatives across UNESCO sectors.
• Administer HR partnership modalities and deployment.
• Maintain relationships with donor counterparts and respond to inquiries.
• Coordinate administrative, financial, and contractual processes with internal services.
• Assist recruitment, selection, and placement of sponsored personnel and onboarding processes.
• Draft and review partnership agreements with external donors; collaborate with Learning & Development.

Skills

Coordination

Planning

Organizational abilities

Analytical thinking

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural teamwork

Recruitment techniques

Project management

Job description

The Bureau of Human Resources Management (HRM) spearheads UNESCO's Human Resources Strategy, offering strategic support and implementing HR policies to cultivate a skilled and committed workforce. Within this, HR Partnerships enhance the Organization's core staff by promoting knowledge sharing and capacity building. These partnerships foster networks and cooperation with Member States and donors, encompassing arrangements like the Junior Professional Officers (JPO) program, secondments, and volunteer initiatives.

Job Purpose

The Associate HR Officer (HR Partnerships) plays a crucial role in the daily management and implementation of UNESCO's HR partnership activities, reporting to the Chief of Talent Acquisition and Outreach. This position provides essential HR services for various partnership modalities, including the sponsored traineeship and Junior Professional Officers (JPO) programs, as well as secondments and loans. The role ensures the effective delivery of these HR partnerships, contributing to a positive employee experience throughout the entire lifecycle. Adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and partnership frameworks is paramount to the success of this function, supporting UNESCO's broader mandate and operational objectives.

Responsibilities

The Associate HR Officer (HR Partnerships) is responsible for supporting and coordinating HR partnership initiatives. This includes collecting and analyzing proposals from various UNESCO sectors and offices, and administering HR partnership modalities, including their deployment. The role involves maintaining relationships with donor counterparts, responding to inquiries, and ensuring clear communication. Coordination of administrative, financial, and contractual processes related to HR partnerships with internal services is also a key duty. Furthermore, the position assists in the recruitment, selection, and placement of sponsored personnel, liaising with candidates to provide necessary information and guidance through onboarding processes. Contract administration, extensions, and separations are managed in line with applicable rules. The role also contributes to drafting and reviewing partnership agreements with external donors and collaborates with the Learning and Development team to identify relevant opportunities, tracking performance and addressing challenges to ensure a positive experience for all sponsored personnel.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in human resources management, talent acquisition, or development is necessary, with at least one year gained at an international level. Experience in staffing and recruitment within an international or multilateral entity, and supporting change management programs, is desirable.

Skills

Key skills include strong coordination, planning, and organizational abilities, with a capacity for analytical and problem-solving. Excellent oral and written communication, and strong interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach are essential. The ability to work effectively under pressure, manage complex situations, and collaborate in a multicultural team environment is also crucial. Knowledge of recruitment techniques and expertise in multi-functional collaboration or project management are desirable.

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