HR Associate (PSA and PPSA)

Background
  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.   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.
UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  With presence in 170 countries and territories, UNDP endeavors to help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress. UNDP personnel are united by a common purpose: to help countries and communities across the world; and pursue peaceful, prosperous lives, lived in harmony with the planet.

Drawing on the diversity of UNDP’s client needs and partnerships, the Bureau for Management Services, Office of Human Resources (BMS/OHR) is the hub for the global HR function for UNDP, providing strategy, policy setting, guidance and oversight. In addition, BMS/OHR provides a broad range of HR advisory and talent management services enabling UNDP to deliver fully integrated development solutions at corporate level.  In this context, BMS/OHR is focused on the implementation of an ambitious and forward-looking strategy, People for 2030, which is progressively transforming UNDP’s culture and enabling its workforce (https://www.undp.org/careers/people-2030) to deliver more and better results.

Through People for 2030, BMS/OHR aims to be at the leading edge of HR in the international development sector by developing high quality and innovative human resources solutions and driving transformation across UNDP.

Building on the achievements of the People for 2030 strategy, especially on the focus area of contractual modalities in UNDP, BMS/OHR is now launching the Partner Personnel Services Agreements (PPSA) to support our partner agencies. PPSA is a contractual modality through which UNDP will engage and administer non-staff personnel contacts for and on behalf of client UN entities. This is done to ensure that UNDP provides for, and improves, opportunities for our partners through a clear structure of centrally managed contracts that are more attractive, simpler, and more flexible.

In this renewed and dynamic framework, BMS/OHR is seeking high caliber human resources professionals with a strong HR background, and the capacity, commitment, and attitude needed to generate a culture characterized by innovation, partnership, entrepreneurship and a focus on delivering transformative outcomes. They will provide support in developing this service line and attracting new clients across the UN Common System by leveraging the existing role of UNDP as the service provider and backbone of the UN Development System.

The HR Associate works closely with the HR Specialist (PSA and PPSA).  The incumbent is expected to work across functions/teams and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration. 

  Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the HR Specialist, Workforce planning and Partnerships, the HR Associate will provide comprehensive and client focused HR support, ensuring efficient management of the Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) and Partner Personnel Service Agreement (PPSA) modalities.  

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

1.   Ensure effective administrative and implementation support on all PPSA Service Level Agreement (SLA) related matters.

• Provide assistance, information and critical inputs in response to issues arising from PPSA implementation to partners.
• Ensure proper monitoring and systematic administration of SLAs and other agreements on PPSA with current an