Unlock the full potential of UNOPS infrastructure projects in Guinea with expert insights on staff rotation and contract management. Discover how longer contracts can boost employee retention, project continuity, and overall impact. Learn from UNOPS workers and laborers on the benefits of permanent contracts, including increased job security and motivation. Explore the recommendations for establishing development and retention programs, and understand how UNOPS can improve its recruitment policy to achieve better project outcomes. Improve your understanding of the UNOPS contract system and its effects on project success
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[...] From the proximity survey conducted among workers and laborers, it appears that we should give opportunities to employees who have shown greater devotion and have ensured within the project framework. Therefore, UNOPS can start by setting up an employee evaluation system, then rehire the most deserving ones in future projects. UNOPS can thus observe and see if they have deserved to be rehired. Without a doubt, engaged to prove that we can trust them again, employees will seek to ensure again. [...]
[...] I want to continue « For me, they need to review this. We stop then when we have been trained. It doesn't make sense. We can still be useful » (Individual « We must retain those who worked well, even if the contract was short term" (Individual « I knew it was for 12 months. But now, I've liked the work and I'm ready to continue. » (individual To the next question, respondents answered 'Yes' to the fact that UNOPS has a permanent personnel base. [...]
[...] However, human resources management is a major and unavoidable strategic challenge. UNOPS is faced with internal challenges. These challenges concern both the fluctuations in staff numbers, which contract management. In fact, at the end of each project, the team hired to execute it usually reaches the end of its contract and must therefore be dismissed. However, it should be noted that this policy is in line with the specifics of the institution. In fact, the hiring of personnel for the implementation of projects depends on the specific requirements of the project portfolio. [...]
[...] of UNOPS) in light of your experience? « According to my experience, I find that they are professional (individual « I have encountered no problems (individual Nobody complained about the quality of personnel management. iii-What is the learning part in collaboration with the project/UNOPS According to everyone, it was a great advantage to work with people who have international experience. « I was able to discover a new way to prepare reinforced concrete. » (individual « I discovered Google Meet which is a great tool to participate in meetings at distance (individual Similar impressions are given for the question iv: What is the quality of this learning (if there was learning) For the questions: v-Can we conclude that you have gained experience in your area of expertise? [...]
[...] They came out better equipped and ready to take on new challenges. vii-Can you tell us exactly something that you can do/achieve now that you did not know how to do before joining the UNOPS project? « Now, I feel that I have a positive impact on the lives of women and I have developed a leadership and communication skill. « Before, I worked for myself. Now, I am able to manage collective projects. « I discovered how to manufacture prefabricated modules in concrete and wood. [...]
