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Dixon Ondieki

Human Resources Officer

Nairobi

Summary

Human Resources professional with a proven track record of developing and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders and senior management. Adviser to staff and senior leadership teams on human resources, planning and management, policy implementation, and monitoring organizations strategies. Oversee well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Solid background of improving collaboration and consensus across multi-cultural international company environments.

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years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

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Work History

Human Resources Officer

United Nations

Nairobi, 30

04.2023 - Current

HR Focal Point for Asia Pacific and Africa Region: Serving as first point of contact in the regions on all HR and administrative matters, including on implementation of any Secretariat human resources reform initiatives
Delivering of quality service to staff and ability to work in accordance with established standards/practices; Providing guidance on application of Staff/Financial Regulations and Rules, Administrative Instructions, etc
And keep staff abreast of changes
Providing policy advice, troubleshooting on HR matters and keep track of all pending/open matters in Asia Pacific and Africa region
Maintaining open communication channels and encourage cross sharing of information/learning within the team
Fostering environment of proactive client-orientation
Provide guidance/advice on HR-related issues (entitlements, administrative procedures, processes and practices, conditions of service, duties and responsibilities and entitlements)
Building a positive engagement and partnership with managers, supervisors and staff members across organization and including Staff Representative in support of effective human resources management.

Human Resources Offier

United Nations

07.2019 - 04.2023

To coordinate the full range of staff and human resource issues, i.e
Performance appraisal, staff recruitment and promotion, training and career development, and personnel administration of staff ensuring consistency in the interpretation and application of the Staff Regulations and Rules and related personnel policies and directives
To maintain contact with other Secretariat bodies, in particular the Office of Human Resources
To provide guidance to staff and management on all staffing matters and policy issues
To maintain contact with the Departments Executive Offices at the United Nations Offices at Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi as regards staffing matters and global administrative concerns in order to standardize work methods and to implement good practices.
Supported talent acquisition and allocation procedures by facilitating targeted recruitment campaigns
Conducted job analysis, salary surveys and market analysis to deliver competitive compensation and benefits packages
Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence
Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff
Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance
Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives

Human Resources Officer

United Nations

10.2017 - 04.2023

Contributed to the planning, organizing and managing the work of the Reference verification unit in particular with intricate reference verification cases
Supported the development of strategies, policies and other measures designed to achieve common objectives for Reference verification for UN Field Missions and UN entities
Liaised with Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) and with Department of Operational Support (DOS) investigative entities on investigations into allegations of misconduct in regards to reference verification checks
Reviewed investigation reports prepared by investigative entities in Office Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), and prepared recommendations in regards to fraud cases and reference verification checks
Coordinated the mission's responses to formal and informal requests coming from different entities under the Administration of Justice (AoJ) system and implement decisions applicable to the mission.

Chief Human Resources Officer

United Nations

10.2016 - 09.2017

Advised Senior Management on Human Resources policies and practices and provides direction and coherence to all HR activities and systems in the mission
Supervised the process of knowledge/awareness building amongst programme managers, senior management and staff members with regard to the staff rules and regulations, and related guidelines in the administration of entitlements and their strict application by the HR Section, including consistent implementation of delegated authority
Managed the selection and appointment process of highly competent candidates by advising managers on organizational policies and SOPs on the staff selection process, and ensuring compliance and required level of skill to conduct and document competency based interviews for position specific job openings, if required
Participated in the mission planning process throughout the mission life cycle for determining the staffing requirements, and advises on emerging capacity gaps in accordance with the mission's mandate
Developed a set of actionable and targeted change management plans, including coaching and training in order to implement these responsibilities and reports on possible gaps and risks and recommends corrective action
Contributed to the Mission's administration of Justice Matters, including Management evaluations, prevention activities
Responded to formal and informal requests coming from different entities under the Administration of Justice (AoJ) system and implement decisions applicable to the mission
Supported critical readiness planning and response coordination with other org units of the Mission and DFS/FPD.

Human Resources Officer

United Nations

12.2015 - 10.2016

Assisted Chief of unit in the development and implement a new strategic framework to enhance the work of Field Central Review bodies, in response to the recruitment needs of UN Field Missions, and in collaboration with the Recruitment Unit, FPD, Field Personnel Operation Service (FPOS), DPKO, DPA and other stakeholders
Acted as Secretary to the Committee and Panel whilst providing substantive and administrative support required by the Field Central Review Bodies
Provided guidance and policy interpretation whilst delivering training to its FCRB members
Participated in developing strategies, policies and procedures on staffing matters in accordance with the Charter and relevant mandates of the General Assembly
Drafted the nationalization assessment procedures in conjunction with the workforce planning section
Contributed to the nationalization guidelines for field missions
Monitored and evaluated the activities of the Field Central Review bodies and assisted in the preparation of position papers, record policy related decisions
Supported the development of strategies, policies and other measures designed to achieve common objectives between the Field CR bodies, UN Field Missions and FPD staff based in Headquarters
Contributed to the planning, organizing and managing the work of the Field Central Review Board.

Human Resources Officer

United Nations

04.2015 - 12.2015

Served as the Alternate Secretary to the Classification Appeals Committee for the United Nations Secretariat
Served as focal point for the preparation of the new 'generic' descriptors by Job Family and Job Network [the new ' Standard Job Description' series]
Using the old generic job profiles [GJPs] and various other descriptor sources as baselines, the preparation of the new consolidated generics will align to the International Civil Service Commission promulgated Classification policy, its Common Classification of Occupational Groups coding architecture and the Master Standard matrix/tool
Followed systematic review of the GA mandates in connection with the jobs/functions and posts of the various programmes, as per the budgets, to assist in the determination and definition of the generic job descriptors under the job networks and job families of the Mobility/HR framework
Participated in the establishment of a Classification repository Database as a transitional tool, including for reporting purposes
Contributed in the formulation of a variety of HR policy and procedural workflows in respect of organizational design, post classification policy and procedures, as well as with respect to other related building blocks of Human Resources Management (e.g., Staffing, Workforce planning, Mobility implementation and Performance management), and the related systemic and processing aspects (Inspira; Classification repository database, etc)
Drafted a variety of supporting documentation related to the project [Presentations, Management Charts, Project documentation, position papers, and reports, etc].

Human Resources Officer

United Nations

11.2014 - 03.2015

Provided Secretarial services for the Field Central Review Committee (FCRP) and Panel (FCRP)
Advised management of the Field Personnel Division/Department of Field Support (DFS) in relation to the Central Review Bodies policies and rules
Planned and coordinated the establishment of the membership of the Field Central Review Bodies
Provided training to members of Field Central Review Bodies and managers on the staff selection system
Assisted the Chief of the Field Central Review Bodies (FCRB) Secretariat Unit with all responsibilities, including management of the extended team of education grant and reference verification units
Represented the Field Central Review Secretariat in various meetings internally and externally
Assisted Department of Field Support in organizational efforts to implement new policies, procedures and guidelines to meet the evolving needs of the Organization and monitored their implementation, particularly with respect to the staff selection system, in accordance with the Charter and relevant mandates of the General Assembly.

Human Resources Officer

United Nations

08.2014 - 11.2014

Produced Job Descriptions for multiple occupational groups based on the available source documents
Reviewed the list of functional titles applicable to the positions in field missions and comparing with the list of authorized posts in the staffing tables of missions to ensure their reflection
Identified functions that can be associated to other functions in relation to job design and classification.

Ag. Chief Human Resources Officer

United Nations

03.2014 - 08.2014

Regularly advised on Human Resources policies and practices whilst provide direction and coherence to all HR activities and systems in office to both management and staff
Provided interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules
Facilitated review of recommendations for Special Post Allowance, ensuring adherence to applicable policies
Advised hiring managers on loaning of posts between sections and movement of posts and staff between locations based on Standard Operating Procedures on Staffing table and Post Management
Provided input to establishment of Joint Monitoring Committee
Mitigated staff grievances with purpose of resolving them at lowest practical level
Provided guidance in UN rules and procedures in place that regulate conduct and discipline
Assessed level of skills, expertise and knowledge of HRAs and ensures provision of training programmes including in use of HR IT systems
Developed and advised on organizational design of the unit and its elements
Coached and trained HR staff in order to implement responsibilities and report on possible gaps and risks and recommended corrective action.

Human Resources Officer

United Nations

04.2012 - 02.2014

Prepared classification analysis and design of jobs in Professional, General Service and related categories, and recommend grade levels for the jobs through association of their duties and responsibilities with generic job profiles (GJP) or previously approved job descriptions that have been classified in accordance with the International Civil Service Commission standards
Provided guidance to Programme Managers in the field on the application of classification policies and procedures and by undertaking whole office review
Participated in assessment missions to review staffing requirements and organizational structures of peace operations
Reviewed and provided advice on classification cases
Maintained and developed numerous generic job profiles, functional titles and occupational groups
Identified future requirements/trends in occupational groups and functional titles in relation to workforce planning
Kept abreast with legislative decisions pertaining to staffing requirements for peace operations.

Human Resources Officer

United Nations

07.2011 - 12.2011

Provided advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules
Monitored and evaluated recruitment and placement related activities of client offices, and recommends changes or corrections related to procedures to these offices
Supervised and monitored work of Human Resources Assistants in carrying out all human resources administrative transactions including and processing of contracts
Planned, organized, developed, coordinated and administered pre-screening tests to general service and other categories of staff
Responsible for identification and selection of candidates for positions in New York Headquarters to support General Assembly sessions
Conducted induction for new staff members
Carried out research on various human resources matters.

Human Resources Officer

United Nations

10.2010 - 03.2011

Acted as the Secretary of Central Review Committee (CRC) and Panel (CRP)
Played a proactive role in the review of the functioning and terms of reference of the Central Review Bodies and proposed changes as necessary
Assisted departments/offices in the recruitment and placement in general and professional staffing matters including in special recruitment exercises
Planned and coordinated the establishment of the membership of the Central Review bodies and SRG, including assisting in establishing the membership at offices away from Headquarters
Prepared and provided training to all CR bodies and members of the Central Review Bodies at the Secretariat and at OAHs
Provided policy, procedural and technical guidance and assistance on matters pertaining to the work of the Secretariat
Provided substantive and administrative support to the Central Review Bodies
Drafted recommendations and correspondence for approval by the Chairperson, obtained clarifications and/or amendments from the respective recruiter/hiring manager as recommended by the Central Review body and followed up to ensure timely submission
Assisted in developing strategies, policies and procedures on staffing matters and provide policy, procedural and technical guidance and assistance on matters pertaining to the work of the Secretariat as well as in further developing the Inspira e-staffing system.

Staff Development Officer

United Nations

01.2010 - 10.2010

Provided support to departments and staff in interpretation of rules, regulations administrative instructions on training, sabbatical leave and related issues
Prepared administrative instructions or amendments related to staff development and Sabbatical leave
Provided advice on career development and continuous learning to staff at all levels and in all categories
Participated in and or lead special human resources assignments
Oversaw and facilitated a range of learning and training programmes for Secretariat and 7 Offices Away from Headquarters and Field Missions whilst managing a budget of $1.39 million
Counseled staff about career and training opportunities and development needs within UN system whilst providing advice and support to managers and staff on staff development related matters
Oversaw development and implementation of Orientation Programme for New Staff
Organized and coordinated Competency-based Selection and Interviewing skills trainings and workshops in New York (Secretariat) and Other UN regional offices
Acted as liaison for Sabbatical Leave Programme and Academic Council of the United Nations
Worked to ensure effective implementation and administration of organization-wide human resources policies, procedures and practices in accordance with organization's objectives and host country legislation requirements.

Human Resources Officer

United Nations

07.2008 - 07.2008

Analyzed budget allotments for procurement of services and equipment and reviewed vendors quotations and invoices to ensure there was no overspending
Liaised with Protocol and Logistics Units on security arrangements at airport and hotels for VVIPs and conference participants
Formulated reports covering all elements of security, logistics for Director of Division and Executive Secretary
Planned and organized travel of all conference invitees being sponsored by United Nations Economic Commission Africa
Liaised with Administrative and HR assistants to ensure that correct Travel Authorizations were raised (TA's) with appropriate DSA in IMIS (ERP Tool)
Reviewed mandates and entitlements of intergovernmental bodies and negotiated with substantive offices on any changes in dates and/or provision of services and advise them on applicable UN rules and procedures
Planned and coordinated meetings organized by Division (ISTD) by allocating facilities and services in-accordance with entitlements and requirements of different bodies
The Diplomatic Corps, International Organizations and NGO ensuring even distribution of conference rooms while accommodating all mandated meetings within approved budgetary resources
Represented Division at inter-agency and inter-departmental coordination meetings.

Unit General Manager

Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development - Tourism Promotions Services (Serena Hotels)

10.2000 - 07.2007

Initiated and coordinated actions covering entire span of human resources activities
Recruitment, placement, promotion, extension of appointment, performance appraisal, vacancies, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, etc
Ensuring consistency in application of Organization's rules and procedures
Identified upcoming vacancies in coordination with departmental managers - Provide advice and support to managers on human resources related matters
Supervised issues related to entry tests for new staff
Led 3 special human resources projects covering market salary scales in host country in comparison with organization's salary scales and oversaw implementation of new salary scales for staff
Liaised with Head Office to resolve any human resources/contractual dispute
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning
Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages

Education

Masters - Business Administration

University of Wales

United Kingdom

01.2008 - 04.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Hotel Management

Kenya Utalii College

Nairobi, Kenya

01.1996 - 04.2000

Strathmore School

Nairobi, Kenya

01.1991 - 04.1995

Skills

Organization Skillsundefined

Websites

www.linkedin.com/in/dixonondieki

Interests

Cooking

Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development - Tourism Promotions Services (Serena Hotels)

10.2000 - 07.2007

Some College (No Degree) - Hotel Management

Kenya Utalii College

01.1996 - 04.2000

Strathmore School

01.1991 - 04.1995

Summary

Overview

Work History

Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Offier

Human Resources Officer

Chief Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

Ag. Chief Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

Staff Development Officer

Human Resources Officer

Unit General Manager

Education

Masters - Business Administration

Some College (No Degree) - Hotel Management

Skills

Websites

Interests

Timeline

Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Offier

Human Resources Officer

Chief Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

Ag. Chief Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

Staff Development Officer

Human Resources Officer

Masters - Business Administration

Unit General Manager

Some College (No Degree) - Hotel Management

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