Request from
Career Support and Performance Management Section
Learning, Development and Human Resources Services Division
Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
Department of Management
Job Description
INT-153-09-P020-01-V
1. General Information
Title:
Duration:
Date Required:
Duty Station (location, sector):
Associate Expert in Career Support & Performance
Management
1 year (with possible extension for another year)
ASAP
New York
2. Supervision
Title of the supervisor:
Staff Development Officer
Content and methodology of the supervision: Upon assumption of duties, the incumbent will
participate in a general induction programme for the new UN staff members and associates as
well as special briefing on responsibilities of the job. In accordance with the Performance
Appraisal System (PAS) used in the United Nations, the Incumbent will receive a detailed work
plan with related goals and actions to be carried out under the direct supervision of the Staff
Development Officer and the Chief of Section. Ongoing discussions will take place between the
supervisor and supervisee throughout the reporting period. As need be, the incumbent will be
given Continuous counseling, guidance, coaching, training, and mentoring by the supervisor. A
performance evaluation report will be completed after the first year of service. If performance is
deemed satisfactory, the incumbent would be recommended for a one-year extension.
3. Duties, responsibilities and output expectations:
The Secretary-General’s Report, Human Resources Management Reform, calls for building a
stronger United Nations for a Better World. “To fulfill the Organization’s complex and
interrelated mandates in an efficient and cost-effective manner, he underscored the need for a
workforce that is multi-skilled, versatile and mobile, working across disciplines. He reiterated
that the Organization would be known for its high standards of ethics, fairness, transparency and
accountability and its culture of continuous learning, high performance, managerial excellence
and respect for diversity.”
Under the direct supervision of the Staff Development Officer and Chief of Section of Career
Support and Performance Management, the Associate Expert shall participate on key
programmes of the human resources reform, particularly in the areas of ethics, fairness,
transparency and accountability.
Functional statements
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Assists the OHRM performance management team in coordinating performance management
and appraisal activities throughout the Organization.
Conducts research on best practices, resources and materials on performance management
and career development using a wide range of media and materials. and prepares summary
reports with recommendations.
Supports training needs assessment activities, client surveys, delivery of training workshops,
and evaluation of the impact of the training.
Supports the maintenance of relevant guidelines, training materials and learning tools.
Assists in the development and implementation of an effective employee reward and
recognition programme.
Drafts briefing notes, reports, and presentations on performance management issues for
various stakeholders, including meetings between staff and management (SMCC) senior
management, General Assembly, and others.
Contributes to the development of a new talent management system and other HR reform
initiatives related to performance management.
4. Qualifications and experience
Education:
Advanced university degree preferably in public or
business administration, human resources management,
education or related area such as social science; or a
relevant combination of academic qualification and
experience in human resources management or related area.
Work experience:
At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in
human resources management is required. Experience in
career development, performance management or other
staff development related area is desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English; knowledge of a second
official UN language is an advantage.
UN competencies:
Professionalism - Basic skills in identifying and resolving
well-defined problems in the area of human resources
management;
Client Orientation - Ability to identify clients’ needs and
appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain
productive partnerships with clients;
Commitment to continuous learning - Willingness to
keep abreast of new developments in the field of human
resources;
Technological awareness - Excellent computer skills,
including proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, Lotus Notes; good knowledge of human resources
databases and information management;
Teamwork - Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a
multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity
and respect for diversity;
Communication - Ability to write in a clear and concise
manner and to communicate effectively orally.
5. Learning Elements
After the assignment the ASSOCIATE EXPERT will be able to:
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Have a good understanding of the UN Secretariat and its on-going human resources management
reform;
Comprehend the performance management system in a multicultural environment of a not-forprofit international organization;
Comprehend applicable UN guidelines, policies and procedures with respect to the full range of
activities organized by the Learning, Development and Human Resources
Services Division, including special programmes on staff orientation, performance management,
mentoring, career development, Career Resource Centre, etc.
Accumulate knowledge and experience in change management, including launching of strategic
communication and introduction of new policies and practices on Organization-wide
performance management, career development, and other reform-related activities.
6. Background information
This position is located at a Headquarters Duty Station, New York.
P-5
Chief Section
P-4
Performance
Management
P-4
Occupational
Networks
P-4
Career
Development
P-3
Junior
Professionals
P-3
MAGNET
P-3
ECONET
P-3
POLNET
G-6
G-5
G-4
G-3
G-3
G-3
G-3
G-3
G-3