This position is located in Bogota, in the Human Resources Section of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. The incumbent will be heading the Specialist Support Team and will report to the Chief Human Resources Officer. **Responsibilities**: Within delegated authority, the Human Resources Officer P-3 will be responsible for the following duties: General Provides advice and support to managers and staff on human resources policy related matters. Prepares special reports and participates and/or leads special human resources project. Keeps abreast of developments in various areas of human resources. Monitoring, Reporting and internal Communication Under the supervision of the CHRO, the HRO contributes to the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of delegated authorities. The HRO develops and implements practices and procedures based on HR policies to meet the evolving needs of the mission. The HRO is responsible for monitoring the implementation of human resources policies, practices and procedures in the mission. Administration of entitlements Recruitment and placement / Post classification Performance Management and Staff Development He/she is responsible to ensure compliance with the UN staff performance management system as promulgated under ST/AI/2010/5. He/she monitors the implementation and compliance of the electronic performance management tool in the mission. The HRO identifies and analyses mission’s staff development and career support requirements to achieve the mission’s mandate. He/she analyses staff development and career support plans to ensure that they are consistent with the overall organizations goals, policies on staff development and career support, and assess/recommend ways to enhance their effectiveness and impact. He/she advises staff members on mobility and training opportunities, and contributes to the mission training budget in coordination with the integrated training service. Particular attention should be given to developing and implementing career development paths for national staff members. Administration of Justice Under the supervision of the CHRO and working with interested parties such as the Staff Association(s) and the mission’s Conduct and Discipline component, Chief of Staff and/or CMS, the HRO contributes to addressing and mitigating staff grievances with the purpose of resolving them at the lowest practical level. The HRO contributes to responses to formal and informal requests coming from different entities under the Administration of Justice (AoJ) system and implement decisions applicable to the mission. Competencies - Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. - Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. - Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement, does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration or related area is required. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English language is required. Knowledge of Spanish language is required. Assessment Special Notice United Nations Considerations Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as poss