Human Resources Analyst (NPSA-9) - UN Women - Dakar, Senegal

Human Resources Analyst, NPSA-9

Recruiter: UN Women (ONU Femmes)

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About UN Women

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. The UN Women Senegal office, based in Dakar, works with the government, civil society organizations (CSOs), other UN agencies and the private sector to help achieve gender equality and women's empowerment in Senegal.

Job Summary

UN Women is seeking a Human Resources Analyst for its office in Dakar, Senegal. At the NPSA-9 level, this role is responsible for implementing HR strategies and policies in compliance with UN Women rules and regulations. Reporting to the Regional HR Business Partner, the HR Analyst will manage recruitment processes, contract administration, performance management, and staff well-being initiatives. This position promotes a client-oriented approach and works closely with Programme and Operations teams across the West and Central Africa region to ensure effective human resources management. Fluency in both English and French is required for this one-year fixed-term role.

Job Identification: 26995

Agency: UN Women

Grade: NPSA-9 (National Personnel Service Agreement)

Location: Dakar, Senegal

Job Schedule: Full time

Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement

Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension

Remuneration: Aligned with UN NPSA-9 scale for Senegal. (Estimated range: XOF 2,000,000 - XOF 3,500,000 per month).

Scope of Work

The Human Resources Analyst promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and contributes to the maintenance of high staff morale. They will work closely with Programme and Operations within the Regional Office, Country Offices and other presences, to provide effective human resources management.

• Implement HR strategies and policies in compliance with UN Women rules and regulations.
• Monitor corporate HR policies, assess impact of changes, and make recommendations.
• Conduct HR business processes mapping and establish internal SOPs.
• Oversee recruitment processes including reviewing job descriptions, vacancy announcements, screening candidates, and facilitating interviews.
• Manage contracts for staff and personnel in the Region.
• Coordinate benefit and entitlement management.
• Monitor HR transactions through the ERP system (preferably Oracle Cloud).
• Facilitate performance appraisal processes and support learning and development plans.
• Administer onboarding and off-boarding processes.
• Enhance staff/management relations and implement well-being initiatives.
• Organize HR-related trainings and contribute to knowledge networks.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Certification:

• Advanced (Masters) University Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or other relevant social sciences.
• A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of progressively relevant experience in human resource management with focus on at least two of the following: performance management, contract administration, recruitment, and staff learning and development.
• Work experience with an international multicultural organization is required.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
• Experience in handling modern web-based ERP management system, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
• Work experience within the UN system is desirable.

Languages:

Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

Competencies

Core Values: Integrity; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies: Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; Accountability; Creative Problem Solving; Effective Communication; Inclusive Collaboration; Stakeholder Engagement; Leading by Example.

Functional Competencies: Good knowledge of HR administration; ability to handle confidential information; ability to anticipate HR requirements; ability to find innovative solutions; effectiveness in using competency-based tools; good analytical and IT skills.

Diversity and inclusion: At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

Zero Tolerance Policy: UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

HOW TO APPLY

Posting Date: June 5, 2025

Application Deadline: June 20, 2025, 07:00 AM (GMT).

Interested candidates should apply via the UN Women/UNDP careers portal. Please note the Apply URL in the job description has a different ID; please search for Job ID 26995 on the official careers site.