UNDP hiring Operations Analyst, Regional Talent Acquisition.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

The UNV Regional Offices (RO) provide oversight and strategic guidance to the UNV Field Units in their respective geographical assignments and are mainly accountable for the placement of UN Volunteers mobilized for UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes focused on peace, development, and humanitarian needs. Furthermore, the Regional Offices represent, and strategically position, UNV and bring UNV’s services and solutions closer to its partners from governments, UN entities, civil society and private sector. The Regional Offices also lead in scoping and delivering UNV’s advisory service offer on volunteer infrastructure.

Reporting to the Regional Manager or the Regional Portfolio Specialist, and matrixed to the Volunteer Services Centre (VSC) Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Specialist, the Operations Analyst, Regional Talent Acquisition contributes to the mobilization of UN Volunteers and Online Volunteers through the development and coordination of volunteer talent acquisition activities for the region with a view to attracting and engaging the best talents to serve as UN Volunteers and Online Volunteers. She/he works in close collaboration with Country Coordinators, Operations Analysts, Regional Talent Acquisition in other Regional Offices, and the Talent Acquisition Team in UNV Headquarters to address the volunteer demand of UN partners in the region and globally. She/he promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and supports a positive candidate and volunteer experience.

Required Skills and Experience :
Education :
Master’s degree in human resources management, social sciences, public/business administration, industrial psychology or related fields;
A Bachelor’s degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree.

Experience :
2 years of relevant experience in talent acquisition, sourcing, recruitment and management or human resources;
Experience in working with volunteers would be an asset;
Skills and experience in visual design and related software would be an asset;
Experience in the usage of Office 365 (MS Word, Excel, etc.);
Experience in handling web-based management systems;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Fluency in English and French;
Working knowledge of Spanish would be an asset.
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Closing date: 12/05/2022