Human Resources Assistant (1 vaga) (Home based) [Open to internal and external applicants]
International Civil Aviation Organization · Brasília, Federal District, Brazil
**Job Description** **Tiered Approach** In Line With The Commitment To Safeguard Capacity And Support Personnel Already In The Organization, a Majority Of UNDP UNCDF/UNV Vacancies Are Advertised Using a Tiered Application Process Whereby * Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed\-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026\. * Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed\-term (FTA) appointments * Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers * Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply. **Background** In the context of the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by member States of the United Nations (UN), UNDP has supported Member States and other stakeholders in implementing commitments – which set concrete aspirations to end hunger and disease for all people in the world; fight inequality and discrimination; promoting sustainable production and consumption systems and combating climate change. Supporting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs in Brazil is an essential part of UNDP’s mandate, and UNDP has been working, in partnership with the Brazilian government and other partners, on social mobilization and territorialization of the SDGs to reach areas and communities where progress has been slower and assure that “no one is left behind”. The focus is on strengthening institutional capacities and social participation mechanisms to ensure the design and implementation of inclusive public policies in a friendly and profitable business environment respecting and preserving the environment. In aligning the organizational resources behind its strategy, the Brazil Country Office (CO) functional structure comprises three main areas, the management support functions, Programme team and Operations Team. The Operations Team is composed of Human Resources (HR), Finance, Support to Projects, and the Common Back Office (CBO), which encompasses common services for the UN House, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Administration and Logistics, Procurement and Travel, and HR services tailored for UN entities and Protocol. All of which are responsible for quality assurance for the implementation of UNDP policies and procedures in these operational functions. The Operations Team plays a pivotal role in enhancing the efficacy of UN operational services and UNDP Brazil. It does so by crafting a comprehensive service delivery platform aimed at providing operational solutions to all UN entities and UNDP programs and projects. Moreover, it coordinates operational services and explores their potential expansion to the UN Common Back Office. Under the overall guidance of the UNDP Operations Manager and UN Common Back Office Manager for Brazil and direct supervision of the Human Resources Associate and the overall supervision of the Human Resources Analyst, the Human Resources Assistant (HR) generalist provides support to the HR Unit with the contract administration of personnel hired under NPSA modality, including payroll management, strategic reports, recruitment and selection process, mainly for UNDP projects and UN Agencies, and ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The HR Assistant generalist will support our HR department in ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. This position will have both transational and strategic responsibilities, helping to plan and administer important functions, such as recruitment \& selection and administration of contracts. The HR Assistant generalist provides support to all employees and works in line with the HR Strategy, in close collaboration with the Operations, Programme and projects’ staff in the Country Office. The incumbent will ensure consistent service delivery with full compliance with UN/UNDP rules related to HR processes, records, regulations, policies and strategies on the National Personnel Service Agreement modality. **Duties And Responsibilities** Provide support to the implementation of HR strategies related to project positions: * Ensure full compliance of HR processes and records with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies, and strategies; * Provide HR administrative support for the effective implementation of HR strategies and initiatives; * Support in the elaboration of new SOPs and KPIs of HR Services; * Suggests ideas for streamlining procedures to deliver optimal client service. Provide support on Recruitment \& Selection processes of project positions: * Assist with the review of TORs and R\&S documentation for completeness, consistency and compliance with applicable policies and