Result of Service
Accurate, consistent and timely assessment results support fair, merit-based decisions on the inclusion of qualified candidates in rosters endorsed by the Central Review Bodies for Professional-level vacancies across the United Nations Secretariat.
Work Location
This opportunity is home-based.
Expected duration
1-2 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Operational Support (DOS) was established to provide end-to-end operational support, advisory services and other solutions to operating entities across the Secretariat, including departments, offices away from headquarters, peace operations, and regional commissions. The Human Resources Services Division (HRSD) provides dedicated services in support of human resources requirements of client entities, from process development through service delivery. The Division establishes and manages rosters across all job families, organizes testing and examinations, provides operational support and other advisory service for clients for the full spectrum of their delegated authorities, and supports managers and business partners in the use of non-staff personnel. The Global Rostering Section (GRS) is responsible for managing a variety of UN Secretariat staff selection rosters which provide pre-cleared and assessed candidates for rapid selection, including through Generic Job Openings, the Young Professionals Programme, and competitive examinations for language positions. This position is located in the Human Resources Services Division (HRSD) within the Operational Support Office (OSO) of the Department of Operational Support (DOS). The Individual Contractor (Assessment Grader) will report to the Chief of the Global Rostering Section. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
- Technical Assessment Evaluation and Scoring
- Grade and evaluate candidates’ technical assessment responses submitted in English or French for Professional-level positions at the P-3, P-4 and P-5 levels.
- Assess candidate submissions against established scoring criteria, competency frameworks and technical requirements.
- Review written responses for technical knowledge, analytical ability, judgment, communication skills and relevance to the position.
- Provide clear scoring rationales and maintain accurate assessment records, as required.
- Quality Assurance and Review
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, objectivity and fairness in the application of grading standards.
- Participate in calibration and quality-assurance exercises to ensure uniform grading across assessors.
- Review and resolve scoring discrepancies with co-graders, escalating unresolved cases as required.
- Conduct first- or second-level reviews of assessment results, as assigned.
- Identify and flag irregularities or assessment-related concerns for further review.
- Confidentiality and Compliance
- Maintain strict confidentiality of examination materials, candidate information, scores and selection processes.
- Service Delivery and Performance
- Complete assigned grading volumes within established deadlines while maintaining high-quality grading standards.
- Feedback and Process Improvement
- Provide feedback on assessment methodology, grading rubrics and potential process improvements.
- Prepare summary feedback, reports and grading statistics, as required by the Global Rostering Section.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human rights, law, political science, international relations, social sciences, economics, public policy, sustainable development, humanitarian affairs or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience in human rights or a related area is required, as follows: a minimum of five years for grading P-3 assessments, seven years for grading P-4 assessments and ten years for grading P-5 assessments. Relevant experience may include political affairs, public affairs, international relations, law, social sciences, economics, development or humanitarian affairs. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of international human rights law, norms, standards and mechanisms; application of a human rights-based approach, including gender equality, women’s empowerment and leaving no one behind; and strong analytical and drafting skills. For P-4 and P-5 assessments, experience in programme management, stakeholder engagement, partnership-building or people management is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, either English or French is required.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE 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.
