Examinations Officer, P-3 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 29 Jan 2008 ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Office of Human Resources Management DUTY STATION: New York VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 07-HRE-DM OHRM-416448-R-NEW YORK (G)
Priority consideration for vacancies at the P3 level will be given to internal candidates and candidates who have passed a competitive examination.
Remuneration Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Chief of the Examinations and Tests Section, Staff Development Service, Division for Organizational Development in the Office of Human Resources Management, the Examinations Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
(a) Plan, organize, develop, coordinate and administer the National Competitive Examinations, G to P Examinations, Language examinations, Language Proficiency Examinations and other programmes and tests related to recruitment of professional, general service and other categories of staff;
(b) Arrange and conduct interviews to select candidates;
(c) Serve as ex-officio in examinations boards, and prepare and present cases to these boards, and liaise with Member States in matters related to National and Language examinations;
(d) Identify upcoming vacancies in coordination with client offices;
(e) Provide advice and support to managers and staff on human resources related matters;
(f) Assist in preparing policy papers, position papers and briefing notes on issues related to examinations and tests;
(g) Prepare special reports and participate and/or lead special human resources project;
(h) Keep abreast of developments in various areas of human resources;
(i) Advise and counsel staff in respect of eligibility to take examinations and tests.
Competencies Professionalism – Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, and recommend solutions in the area of human resources management; knowledge of statistics, evaluation methodologies, job analysis and interviewing techniques; proven analytical skills.
Planning and organizing – Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision;
Client orientation – Ability to identify clients’ needs and appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients.
Communication – Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
Teamwork – Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field of human resources.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Advanced University degree (Master degree or equivalent) in business administration, human resources management or related areas such as education and industrial psychology. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management and at least two at the international level. Experience in human resources areas such as selection, recruitment and training required. Experience in preparation, administration and validation of tests and examinations required. Experience in coordinating the work of others required. Experience in drafting and editing documents an asset.
Languages Fluency in spoken and written English or French. Knowledge of a second official UN language an asset.
Other Skills Proficiency in computer systems including spreadsheet applications, database management and word processing required.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
How to apply
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2002/4 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.
Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary.
1. To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.2. After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.3. In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed.4. UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reposts to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.E-mail: ,Fax: 1-917-367-0524