UN High Commissioner for Refugees Job Openings for a Human Resources Associate and a Driver
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees Representation Office in Nigeria
invites application from suitably qualified candidates to fill the
position whose particulars are given below:
Job Title: Human Resources Associate
Position Number:10023782
Location: Abuja
Vacancy Notice No: 2015/VA/06
Grade: GL-6
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duration of Contract: One Year (with possibility of renewal)
Supervisor: Assistant Admin/Finance Officer
Starting: 1st April 2015
Job Descriptions
- The Human Resources Associate will function under direct
supervision of the Assistant Admin/Programme Officer, assisting him in
personnel administration and other HR related matters of staff under
area of responsibility (AOR), including the process of staffing and
budget reviews, recruitment and appointment of staff, and in the
performance management and staff welfare issues.
- He/she will assist in coaching and training of junior support staff.
- The incumbent will have close working relationship with the
staff-related services in UNHCR, such as the Personnel Administration
& Payroll Section, Medical Service, Staff Welfare and Global
Learning Centre.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare HR related documents for the annual operations programme
review. Provide input in the review of the training needs of the staff,
making appropriate proposals to meet identified needs.
- Advise staff members on their rights, obligations, benefits and
entitlements, and assist them in interpreting UN/UNHCR staff rules and
regulations.
- Participate in the recruitment of local staff including the
drafting of vacancy notices and arranging for typing, driving and/or
other tests on the required skills. Draft submissions for the review by
the local Assignments Committee (AC).
- Administer recruitment, assignment and reassignment of local
staff in the AOR, in accordance with UN/UNHCR rules and procedures.
Update personnel records in the office, including MSRP entries into HR
module where this activity has been rolled out from PAPS to the
respective office.
- Assist and coach administrative staff performing personnel
administration related functions, including maintenance of the
attendance, overtime and leave records.
- Assist newly-arrived international staff with administrative
formalities related to their accreditations, security/ground passes,
submission of completed forms and related documents to headquarters,
arrangements for their onward travel to the field office, if applicable.
- Administer UNHCR medical insurance plan for locally recruited
staff. Provide administrative support to staff and dependants in case of
medical evacuations.
- Maintain liaison with the counterparts at support sections and
divisions at headquarters, as well as at the respective Bureau, on
matters related to the personnel administration support, medical and
other issues of staff welfare and safety.
- Perform other duties as required.
Essential Qualifications
- Completion of secondary education with post-secondary
training/certificate in Business Administration, Office Management,
Human Resources Management or related field.
- Minimum 6 years of previous relevant professional experience.
- Good knowledge of UNHCR administrative procedures and processes
and exposure to provision of support services in an international
organization.
- Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies
- Working knowledge of other UN language(s).
- Field experience with UNHCR and/or with other humanitarian organizations is an asset.
- High IT affinity and working experience of People Soft/MSRP HR module, as well as with MSRP Financials and Focus.
- Applicants must have the Nigerian citizenship or a valid work permit.
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Job Title: Driver
Position Numbers: 10023796/10023797/10023798/10023800
Category and Level: GL-2
Location: UNHCR Field Office, Bauchi.
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment.
Duration of Contract: One Year (with possible renewal).
Date of Entry on Duty: 1st April 2015.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Admin Assistant, the
incumbent will assume the following tasks in accordance with the
principles and human values of the United Nations and in adherence with
the UNHCR Code of Conduct:
- Drive UNHCR vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers
and delivery and collection of mail, documents, UNHCR pouch and other
items.
- Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
- Perform day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles; check
oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc. and ensure that the assigned
UNHCR vehicles are road worthy and maintained up to the established
security standards.
- Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.
- Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
- Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Essential Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of Primary Education or equivalent Technical or Commercial school.
- Minimum 2 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
- Driving license, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
- Good knowledge of English and local language.
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:
- Mechanical skills
- Computer skills
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How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send the following documents:
- A signed application letter and a resume as detailed as possible, including an email address;
- Photocopies of diplomas or certificates
- Copies of work certificates justifying professional experience;
- For UN staff: an updated Personal History form (P11) and the latest performance evaluation reports.
- All application should be send under confidential cover clearly
indicating the vacancy notice number and "Application for Human
Resources Associate" or "Application for Driver, Bauchi" to:
The UNHCR Representation to Nigeria and ECOWAS,
61, Josi Marti Crescent,
Asokoro, Abuja
Email:
[email protected]
Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please do
not submit originals documents as applications files will not be
returned.
Application Deadline 17 March, 2015.