Human Resources Development Officer (UALO 12)

The Human Resources Development Officer will report to the Head of Human Resources Development Unit in support of the Strategic Civilian SSR Component. As part of the Operations Department, s/he will contribute to the efficient and effective completion of relevant tasks.

Context

The Operational Department manages and supervises the conduct of Mission activities whilst ensuring proper orientation and operational coherence towards the end state.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Human Resources Development Officer will be required, in accordance with the EUAM Mandate, Code of Conduct and the General Service Conditions for Locally Contracted Staff Employed by EUAM Ukraine, Serving in Ukraine, to perform the following tasks:

• Assist the Head of Human Resources Development Unit in support of her/his efforts in the development of Ukrainian government and ministerial reform policy and in accordance with Mission policy and guidelines;
• Assist in the development of curricula for human resources and deliver trainings;
• Assist and support the Line Manager in the coordination of projects;
• Collect and analyse information contained in communications and publications received from different sources, including the press, in continuation of mission Press and Public Information Department with regards to the respective field of reform;
• Draft written analysis, reports and presentations;
• Provide support in developing, planning and organizing meetings and events with local authorities, stakeholders and international organisations;
• Perform translations of all types of documents, e.g. laws, administrate regulations, presentations, letters, reports etc. from English to Ukrainian language and vice-versa;
• Perform interpretation in liaison and consecutive mode from English to Ukrainian or Russian language and vice-versa, inter alia at meetings and mentoring sessions for the international members of EUAM as assigned;
• Take notes/minutes;
• Perform administrative and secretarial duties, draft e-mails, memos, letters and other requested documents as required, including to maintain filing systems;
• Maintain, develop and file documents and recorded data in appropriate database, spreadsheets and all data-related files;
• Deal with information with confidentiality and discretion;
• Perform any other task as requested by his/her Line Manager.

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria:

• Enjoy full civil rights and do not have criminal record;
• Be in possession of Ukrainian citizenship and/or valid residence and work permits according to Ukrainian laws;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
• Successful completion of a full course of university studies attested by a degree in Police Science, Human Resources, Law, Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, Diplomacy or a closely related field of study where the normal duration of university education in the country awarded is three (3) years or more;
• After having obtained the university degree, at least five (5) years of relevant and proven full-time professional experience in the private and/or public sector.

Essential criteria:

• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Excellent communication skills of English, Ukrainian and Russian;
• Very good knowledge and experience of Office Suite Package;
• Sound knowledge in Human Resources-related areas;
• Knowledge of Ukrainian Governmental Institutions, structures and governance processes;
• Experience in positions requiring organizational skills, with a service approach;
• Experience in compiling reports;

Additional advantageous assets:

• Experience from Police or other law enforcement body;
• Experience of change management, related outreach and consultation, especially in the interface between civilian and uniformed sector, would be a significant advantage;
• Professional experience in an EU and/or International environment;
• Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect of diversity.

Personality assets:

• Have strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion when dealing with information;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members;
• Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with people, including outside contacts;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to deliver high quality of work in a timely manner even under pressure;
• Ability to perform on-call and irregular working schedule if required.