Background: Recruitment and hiring of staff is the single most important human Resource Management activity. Each recruitment process and decision represents a major investment of organizational resources, constitutes a long term liability and is a direct reflection on the organization’s reputation. Each appointment affects the performance of offices and defines UNDP’S credibility with stakeholders. Competency based interviewing is one of the ways UNDP assesses staff to fill vacancies across UNDP. This procedure is designed to ensure a competitive selection process for our rotational vacancies by establishing uniform selection procedures across the organization. All recruitment and selection processes in UNDP are defined by five principles – competition, fairness, professional rigor and objectivity, transparency and accountability.

•Takes objective and clear notes for up to 3 interviews per week identifying strengths and weakness of candidates as measured against articulated competencies; •In consultation with the HR representative on the interview panel, drafts the interview report in a concise and fluent manner, •prepares the interview report on a standard template the same day, when possible and then circulates to panel members for comments •Coordinate edits/changes to the interview report. •Other duties as assigned. Report writers must disclose any perceived or actual conflict of interest on any panel they are assisting with.

Competencies : •Plans, prioritizes, coordinates and delivers tasks on time •Remains impartial and fully confidential at all times •Displays cultural and gender sensitivity •Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure •Demonstrates openness to change and adaptability •Responds positively to feedback Qualifications : •Fluency in written and spoken English. •Excellent writing skills •Familiarity with UN competency-based interviewing desirable •Understanding of the UN context a distinct advantage •Full working knowledge of Microsoft word Application Procedure: Qualified candidates are requested to apply online via this website. The application should contain: •Cover letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the advertised position. •Financial proposal (specifying daily fee), no travel expenses will be covered •Personal CV including past experience in relevant field\area. •At least 2 (two) references. •Academic certifications confirming work experience, knowledge and skills Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials

Interested candidates may apply sending their results-oriented CV . Pre-selected candidates will then be invited to a personal/phone interview / teleconference and requested to submit a financial proposal namely a consultancy fee. The contract will be awarded to the consultant who meets the quality requirements . The standard method of payment to individual contractors under IC, whether national or international, shall be the output-based lump sum scheme. Only short-listed consultants will be contacted and will be asked to submit his/her financial proposal.

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