This position is located in the Human Resources Section, Division of Administration, Santiago. The Data Analysis Assistant reports to the Chief of the Human Resources Section.**Responsibilities**: Under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Human Resources Section the Data Analysis Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:- Independently provides full range of data analysis assistance in all areas related to the Human Resources Section, seeking guidance only in exceptional circumstances.- Maintains automated database containing HR related statistics, indicators and prepares periodic reports, using Umoja (SAP), Inspira and other sources of information.- Serves as a focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of data analysis, involving extensive liaison with diverse parts of the organization to request data and to communicate data needs to other parts of the organization.- Maintains specific information products in the area of Human Resources and assists more senior staff in providing information products to the Senior Management and Division Directors.- Drafts correspondence and communications related to all aspects of data analysis, including information on available data sets, data catalogs and data analysis, revisions and other related issues, as well as preparing unit contributions for a variety of periodic reports.- Prepare and compile HR data and reports.- Undertake research on a range of HR related issues and assist in the preparation of notes/reports.- Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff.- Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.- Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.- Performs other duties as assigned.Competencies- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.- Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required.Work ExperienceExperience in Human Resources and administrative services or related areas is desirable.Experience in the development of standard operating procedures and guidelines related to human resources matters is desirable.Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) such as SAP (Umoja) is desirable.LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Spanish is a working language of ECLAC. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.AssessmentSpecial Notice- Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year.United Nations ConsiderationsDue regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
