HR Assistant (French & English)

Setting and ReportingThis position is located at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Programme Support and Management Services (PSMS), Human Resources Management Section (HRMS). The Human Resources Assistant reports to the Head of Staff Development Unit (SDU). ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Human Resources Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: Recruitment and placement: • Assists in the filling of posts, including initiating and following-up on reference checks and academic verifications, ensuring the completion of the pre-recruitment formalities, calculating salaries and related benefits, and preparing and dispatching offers of appointment and Statement of Emoluments. • Staff development and career support training • Assists in the organization and conduct of training courses and workshops. • Provides logistics and administrative support to trainers. Undertakes research on a range of HR and training related issues and assists in the preparation of notes/reports. • Maintains automated database containing HR related statistics and prepares periodic reports. • Performs a variety of administrative duties (e.g. request for training office supplies and equipment, etc.). • May provide guidance/training to less experienced staff. • Competencies• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the human resources policies, procedures and practices and ability to apply them in an organizational setting. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Work ExperienceAt least five years of experience in human resources management, administrative services, staff development, training or related area are required. Experience in managing training programs and maintaining compliance data for reporting is required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required.