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 Job Opening

 Job Title:  Management Analyst, P4

 Department/ Office:  PLANNING, MONITORING AND REPORTING SERVICE

 Duty Station: NEW YORK

 Posting Period:  21 October 2011-20 December 2011

 Job Opening number:  11-MPA-DM OHRM SPSD PMRS-21144-R-NEW YORK

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 United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

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 Org. Setting and Reporting

 This position is located at the Department of Management/Office of
Human Resources Management/Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Service.
The incumbent will be reporting to the Chief of Section or Chief of
Service.

 Responsibilities

 The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Leading design, development, deployment, and on-going delivery of
HRM-Scorecards across departments, offices and field operations,
including development and implementation of strategy, processes,
training and guidance and relevant IT system;

2. Monitoring the performance of various department ,offices and field
operations vis-à-vis the performance indicators of the HRM-Scorecards
and facilitate the monitoring by relevant senior management governance
mechanisms;

3. Conducting HRM-Scorecard data analysis, communicating findings and
recommendations based on data, research and analytical insights to
influence senior management to take action;

4. Partnering with internal clients and senior management to design
and implement improvements in HRM operations, understanding and
delivering on their HRM data and analytical needs, solving HRM-
related challenges, and providing coaching and training on use and
interpretation of HRM-Scorecard metrics;

5. Preparing and participating in monitoring and support assignments
aimed at enhancing efficiency, effectiveness , and ensuring compliance
with the HRM-Scorecard targets;

6. Preparing inputs for inclusion in Secretary-General’s reports to
the General Assembly;

7. Preparing analytical reports and presentations on strategic HR
management issues, including data analysis, identifying issues,
forming hypotheses and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations
and presentations;

8. Supervise the work of Human Resources Officers, Assistants and
Interns as appropriate;

9. Performing other duties as may be required.

 Competencies

 Professionalism: Demonstrates knowledge of management techniques,
excellent problem-solving capabilities and analytical skills, shows
ability to distill and present actionable information from complex
research; exhibits deep interest and aptitude in data, metrics,
analysis and trends, shows ability to work autonomously and lead large
scale projects in complex organizations. Takes responsibility for
incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation
of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with
agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments;
adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time
and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for
contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as
necessary; uses time efficiently.

Communication:  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to
others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds
appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in
having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format
to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and
keeping people informed.

 Education

 Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public
administration, business administration, management or related field.
A first level university degree in combination with qualifying
experience in management or related area may be accepted in lieu of
the advanced university degree.

 Work Experience

 Seven years of progressively responsible experience in human
resources management, administration, programme management,
information technology or related field.

Experience in data analysis, strategic planning, facilitation, results
based management, change management, scorecards, business process
improvement, ERP, business intelligence systems and managing of
multiple projects, is desirable.

 Languages

 English or French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat.
For the post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is
required.

 Assessment Method

 Evaluation of qualified applicants may include a substantive
assessment, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

 Special Notice

 Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General
and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are
expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in
accordance with established rules and procedures.

 United Nations Considerations

 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). The United Nations Secretariat
is a non-smoking environment.

 No Fee

 THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE
RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR
TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION
ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS