Human Resources Associate (Open to Tier 1 & 2 applicants)

Human Resources Associate (Open to Tier 1 & 2 applicants) UNDP - United Nations Development Programme Suva National GS-7, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position level Speaks English Application deadline: March 25, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The G7 Human Resources Associate position at UNDP involves providing comprehensive HR services to ensure transparency and integrity within the organization. The role requires collaboration with various teams to enhance efficiency and client services. Key responsibilities include administering HR strategies, managing recruitment processes, and overseeing performance management. The HR Associate will also support knowledge sharing and training initiatives while ensuring compliance with UNDP policies and regulations. Candidate Requirements: Secondary Education or Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, or related fields Minimum 7 years of HR management experience with Secondary education or 4 years with Bachelor's degree Experience in administering benefits and entitlements Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems Fluency in English; knowledge of Fiji Hindi or iTaukei is a plus Tiered Approach In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby: Tier 0 : UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026. Tier 1 : Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments Tier 2 : UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers Tier 3 or no tier indicated : All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply. Background The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. The Fiji multi-country office covers ten countries including Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu as well as provides support to regional initiatives. UNDP in the Pacific has developed its multi-country programme document (MCPD, 2023-2027) to guide its interventions in the next five years in full alignment and directly to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF, 2023–27). The Office covers 10 countries in the Pacific with an extensive portfolio which has grown over time. The UNSDCF and UNDP MCPD are designed in full alignment with the 2030 agenda, Samoa Pathway, and 2050 Blue Content Strategy, which is endorsed by the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) among others. The UNDP Pacific Office next five-year plan strategic priorities are encapsulated under three outcome areas: (i) Planet, (ii) Prosperity, and (iii) Peace. Following a strategic review process which was completed in June 2022, UNDP Pacific office structure is aligned to the emerging priorities of the office. In this regard, the programme portfolio will include mutually reinforcing work streams crafted around two clusters (i) Resilience and Climate Change; and ii) Inclusive growth and Effective governance, supported by a policy and innovation team, Operations team, Management and Oversight team that provides strategic guidance on  results Management  and compliance entrusted with the corporate alignment, programme finance management and quality assurance,  and strategic communications  team that provides knowledge management and communication support to all programme interventions. Within the Pacific Office Multi-Country Office (MCO), the Operations Team provides programme with backbone support and services related to finance, procurement, human resources, digital services, travel, and logistics, as well as common services and CO transactions support. The team further provides demand driven Common services to the UN agencies (per agreed procedures). In addition, the team will provide administrative support to UNDP Staff including project personnel on areas such as protocol, visa facilitation, travel, and others. Duties and Responsibilities Under the guidance of the Operations Manager and direct supervision of the Human Resources Analyst, the Human Resources (HR) Associate provides leadership in the execution of the full range of CO HR services ensuring their transparency and integrity. The HR Associate promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and promotes the maintenance of high staff morale. The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency of the MCO, including improved business results and client services. UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration. Administration and implementation of HR strategies and policies Administration of benefits and entitlements Performance management and career development UN-related Surveys Data Trend Analysis for Reporting Knowledge building and sharing Ensures administration and implementation of HR strategies and polici