Grade: P4
Vacancy no.: RAPS/3/2022/HRD/01
Publication date: 7 July 2023
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 7 August 2023
Job ID: 11004
Department: HRD
Organization Unit: HR/TALENT
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Fixed Term
The following are eligible to apply:
- ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations.
- External candidates.
Staff members with at least five years of continuous service with the Office are encouraged to apply.
Applications from candidates who have already separated from ILO service upon retirement or early retirement, will not be considered.
The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.
The ILO welcomes applicants with experience in working within ILO constituents (governments, employersโ and business membership organizations, and workersโ organizations).
Applicants from non- or under-represented member States, or from those member States which staffing forecasts indicate will become non- or under-represented in the near future would be particularly welcome. A list of these countries can be found here: ILO Jobs: Non- and under-represented Member States
In addition to the interviews and tests that any candidate may be required to take, successful completion of the ILO Assessment Centre is required for all external candidates and any internal candidate applying to a higher category.
Notwithstanding the general considerations set out in the ILO Staff Regulations, this vacancy announcement is the only authoritative document pertaining to the qualifications required for this position. The minimum required qualifications were determined in view of the specific duties and responsibilities of this position.
The specific language requirements for this position are detailed hereunder. However, candidates applying for the professional category vacancies who have not already successfully completed their probationary period within the ILO and whose mother tongue is not one of the working languages of the Office (English, French and Spanish), shall be required to possess a fully satisfactory working knowledge of at least one of the ILO working languages. If appointed they may be required to acquire a knowledge of a second working language of the Office during their initial years of service.
Introduction
The position is located in the Capability and Performance Unit of the Talent Management Branch (HR/TALENT) within the Human Resources Development Department (HRD). The Department is the central authority on human resource matters in the ILO. HRD seeks to align the Officeโs human resources capacity with the strategic objectives of the Organization to ensure that it can carry out its mission effectively.
The HR/TALENT Branch is responsible for the recruitment, selection, mobility and retention of staff; the provision of services related to organizational design and job classification; staff development, training and performance management; and the development of policy work within its areas of expertise.
The Capability and Performance Unit is responsible for the implementation of the Officeโs capability and performance strategy, including management of the performance management framework, centralized leadership and capability-development activities and assuring a career development path through learning activities for ILO staff. The Capability and Performance Unit includes two Senior Human Resources Officers who manage activities of performance management and staff development, based on responsibilities assigned. The distribution of responsibilities between the two positions is such that the incumbent of this position focuses on learning strategies, design and delivery of centralized staff development activities and support for capability building Office-wide while the other Senior HR Officer has a focus on performance management, rewards and recognition, coaching and executive leadership activities
The position will report to the Coordinator of the Capability & Performance Unit.
Specific Duties
1. Design learning needs assessments and participate in skills-gap analysis; propose learning initiatives; and design, implement and coordinate new workshops and programmes in line with organizational needs and incorporating best practices in adult learning, taking into account diversity inclusion (gender, age, geographical, and persons with disabilities).
2. Develop key indicators to assess the impact of centrally-managed training activities, implement evaluation and measurement activities and analyse results, leveraging the functionality available in the ILOโs integrated online Talent Management System. Make recommendations for further improvement to ensure return-on-investment for the Office.
3. Manage marketing, publicity and communications strategies for programmes, courses and learning events. Develop online catalogues and activity schedules, manage nomination and enrolment processes, utilising the Learning Management module of the ILOโs integrated online Talent Management System.
4. Advise on, promote and support adoption of e-learning and blended learning approaches and methodologies. Identify, review and introduce new e-learning offerings to address organizational and staff needs. Coordinate development of bespoke e-learning products, ensuring that quality, interactivity, accessibility and instructional design elements are aligned with best practices in the field of technology enhanced learning.
5. Manage relations and communications with partners, project counterparts, instructional designers, technical developers, facilitators and subject matter experts.
6. Provide recommendations on how to develop learning activities within the Office, including on-the-job training, group training, e-learning and other developmental initiatives. Cultivate the global network of learning coordinators. Leverage online meeting tools (such as WebEx) to reach a global audience. Share information on good practices. Provide expert advice on the development of learning strategies. Monitor and report on the use of devolved staff development funds. Act as secretary to the Joint Training Council.
7. Coordinate actions and exchange information with HR professionals in other UN organizations on matters related to individual and organisational learning and development and performance management.
8. Formulate and update policies and communications related to staff development and performance management. Conduct trends analysis and draft reporting inputs for internal and external bodies in the areas of learning and performance management.
9. Oversee procurement processes of External Services under the central training funds. Draft Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Waiver Requests and Terms of Reference. Drive selection processes and draft evaluation reports.
10. Assess and monitor the implementation of the Performance Management Framework leveraging the functionality available in the ILOโs integrated online Talent Management System. Analyse cases of non-compliance and recommend appropriate action to staff and managers. Coach and advise staff and managers on the use of the framework.
11. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
These specific duties are aligned with the relevant ILO generic job description, which includes the following generic duties:.
Generic Duties
- Review the work of other professional and general service staff for compliance with HR rules and regulations and for soundness of judgement and conclusions. May also directly supervise a specialized HR unit.
- Provide expert advice on the development, implementation and administration of the area(s) of functional responsibility.
- Assess and determine organisational and programme needs for new or modified HR policies and practices, taking into account changing circumstances and environment, and consult with managers and staff representatives on proposed HR policies or modifications, participating in negotiations with the Staff Union as required.
- Conceive, formulate, test and advocate within the Organization new and/or improved approaches, processes or techniques for the delivery of HR services. Develop comprehensive and proactive procedures and programmes to deal with the HR needs of the organisation. Plan, direct and monitor the introduction of changes.
- Formulate the position of the Organization on HR policies and on the application of rules and regulations to highly sensitive or contentious cases and recommend appropriate action to senior management.
- Analyse and ensure compatibility of HR regulations formulated at inter-agency level with those formulated and applied by the Organization.
- Determine contentious and complex cases of eligibility of staff to entitlements or benefits. Certify benefits and ensure the correct application of decisions taken at the common system level on entitlements and benefits.
- Serve as secretary to policy level committees in the area of expertise. Present and discuss technical matters and provide technical advice on positions to be taken at the inter-agency level.
- Represent the organisation at inter-agency meetings as well as on missions. Prepare papers and statistics, exchange information on practices, negotiate the adaptation of common system practices, and enhance collaboration at the common system level. Represent the HR department in working group and joint committee meetings in the area of functional responsibility.
- Prepare and conduct training in the relevant HR field.
Required qualifications
Education
Advanced university degree (Masterโs or equivalent) in human resources management or other relevant field. A first-level degree (Bachelorโs or equivalent) in the afore-mentioned field or other relevant field with an additional two years of relevant experience, in addition to the required experience stated below, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience
At least seven years of experience including at the international level in human resources management. Demonstrated experience in the field of learning, capability development and performance management. Experience in the development and coordination of executive and/or blended education programmes or managing learning activities at a global level is an advantage.
Languages
Excellent command of one working language (English, French, Spanish) of the Organization and a working knowledge of a second working language. One of these languages must be English. Knowledge of a third working language would be an advantage.
Competencies
In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires:
Technical
Excellent knowledge of the theories, principles, methods, practices and techniques of human resources management. Thorough knowledge of the organisationโs HR policies, rules and procedures. Ability to plan and organise work and to provide guidance and training to staff. Ability to provide expert advice. Ability to persuasively negotiate sensitive and contentious issues. Ability to represent the Organization and to present positions and papers in meetings and committees.
Sound knowledge of adult learning. Demonstrated ability to use learning management systems, online meeting tools, and other technologies to create effective formal and informal learning environments and opportunities.
Behavioural
Communication: Proven ability to write proposals, reports, evaluations and marketing materials concisely and clearly and to communicate effectively orally; Commitment to continuous learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in the area of adult learning, knowledge management and technology-enhanced learning; Teamwork and Collaboration: Good interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with colleagues in the organization, implementing partners, consultants and counterparts. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
Conditions of employment
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules. Any offer of employment with the ILO is conditional upon certification by the ILO Medical Adviser that the person concerned is medically fit to perform the specific inherent requirements of the position offered. In order to confirm an offer from the ILO the successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination.
- The first contract will be issued for a twenty-four month period.
- A successful external candidate will be on probation for the first two years of assignment.
- Any extension of contract beyond the probation period is subject to satisfactory conduct and performance.
For more information on conditions of employment, please visit the ILO Jobs International Recruitment page.
Important Information
Any officials of the General Service category interested in applying to this position are hereby informed that, if selected, they will be offered the salary and allowances applicable to the grade of the position applied for, which may result in substantial changes in their take-home remuneration. In accordance with Article 3.4 of the Staff Regulations, the salary of an official, upon promotion, shall in no case be greater than the maximum salary of the grade to which he or she was promoted. For any questions or clarifications, please contact your HR partner at hrpartner@ilo.org
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
Evaluation (which may include one or several written tests and a pre-interview competency-based assessment centre) and the interviews will tentatively take place during the 3 to 4 months following the application deadline. Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration.
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