Organizational Context:
UNDP has been working in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development. Together with the Government of India and development partners, we have worked towards eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, strengthening local governance, enhancing community resilience, protecting the environment, supporting policy initiatives and institutional reforms, and accelerating sustainable development for all.
With projects and programmes in every state and union territory in India, UNDP works with national and subnational government, and diverse development actors to deliver people-centric results, particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. As the integrator for collective action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the UN system, we are committed to supporting the Government of India’s national development vision and priorities and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs for the people and the planet.
UNDP India’s new Country Programme (2023-2027) builds on our prior work and aims to provide an integrated approach to development solutions in three strategic portfolios:
South-South cooperation, gender equality and social inclusion are promoted across the pillars. The programme is supported by a framework of renewed partnerships and blended finance solutions, strategic innovation and accelerator labs, and data and digital architecture.
You are invited to join a team of future-smart development professionals to support India in achieving the nationaland globally agreed goals. As part of the UNDP team, your focus will be to work with diverse stakeholders to find country-specific solutions that lead to sustainable development and reach those furthest behind first.
Office/Unit/Project Description:
Within UNDP India, the HR unit at Country Office (CO) administers and implements HR strategies in India CO in full compliance with the UN/UNDP HR policies and guidelines.
The HR Associate promotes a client-oriented and consistent with rules and regulations approach in the Unit.
The HR Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the CO and Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
Job Purpose and Scope of Work:
A. Main Purpose:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of HR/HR Analyst, the HR Associate provides HR services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The HR Associate promotes a client-oriented and consistent approach with the rules and regulations in the HR Unit.
The HR Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project staff in the CO and UNDP HQs staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
The key results have an impact on the execution of CO HR services in terms of quality and accuracy of work and effective and efficient HR management.
Summary of key functions:
B. Duties and Responsibilities:
I. Ensures Implementation of HR Strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:
II. Implements HR Services for UNDP and for UNDP administered agencies focusing on achievement of the following results
III. Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results
Institutional Arrangement:
Direct Reporting To1 : Head of HR, FT/NOB
Overall Reporting To2 : Head of HR, FT/NOB
Reportees to this position (if applicable): None
Competencies:
Core:
Achieve Results:
LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively:
LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:
Business Development Knowledge Generation Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need
Business Development Knowledge Facilitation Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally.
Business Management Communication Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
Business Management Digital Awareness and Literacy Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed
HR -People strategy and planning Job Design Ability to design job roles to meet specific organizational objectives
HR - Learning and development L&D design Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, learning styles, and learning programmes delivery modalities; ability to identify and design effective learning paths, programmes and initiatives.
HR - Talent management Diversity and inclusion Ability to design and deliver diversity and inclusion approaches; ability to integrate diversity and inclusion considerations into the specific people and organizational strategies, policies and initiatives; knowledge of the theory and methods to mitigate biases and eliminate discrimination; knowledge of practical ways to increase participation of under-represented groups in the workforce; knowledge of inclusive workplace practices and behaviors.
Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA:
Min. Education requirements:
Min. years of relevant work experience:
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
Required Language(s)
Professional Certificates
Remuneration:
Remuneration starting at INR 9,38,397/- (Annual) / INR 78,199/- (Monthly) as per the scale depending on qualifications and experience. The remuneration is excluding 8.33% pension amount paid over and above the salary.
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