HR Assistant

Volunteering Human Resources

Overview

Assist in recruitment and HR processes at IOM in Cairo

You have:

• Experience working in the UN or other international development organizations is an asset.
• Experience in conducting recruitment processes is an asset.
• Experience in the Oracle recruitment system is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others.
• Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills.
• Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team.
• Flexible and open to learning and new experiences.
• Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Resources Management and the direct supervision of the National Human Resources Officer, UNV will perform the following functions: 1-Assist the IOM HR focal point for processing recruitment requests in the mission: a- Review recruitment requests and all supporting documents. b- Advertise vacancies. c -Filtration of applications and preparation of long lists. d- Check eligibility criteria of candidates and provide clearance to panel. e- Attend interviews with panel members and monitor interviews process f- Check Candidate assessment forms (CAF) and provide inputs to panel members prior to submission to COM g-Reference check h- Contact selected candidates and prepare the formal offer to them

2- Assist with the creation, maintenance and updating personnel files for all national/international staff, interns, consultants and UNVs in the mission. 3- Assist in maintaining and reviewing the attendance sheets and leave records. 4- As needed, assist in following up on contract extensions and separations to ensure the administrative process are completed. 5- Assist in preparing HR letters and NVs for staff members. 6- Assist in issuing IOM / UN ID cards for IOM staff members 7-Any other related tasks may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Professionalism;
• Integrity;
• Teamwork and respect for diversity;
• Commitment to continuous learning;
• Planning and organizing;
• Communication;
• Flexibility.

• Experience working in the UN or other international development organizations is an asset. • Experience in conducting recruitment processes is an asset • Experience in the Oracle recruitment system is an asset. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • Ability to work with tight deadlines. • Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others). •Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others; • Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills; • Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team; • Flexible and open to learning and new experiences; • Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions; • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;

Cairo, Egypt is a family duty station with a wide range of services (health, education and leisure) and good living conditions. It has long been a center of the region’s political and cultural life, with high levels of tourism. Like other similar cities, Cairo offers good quality of life in terms of access to shopping centers, banks, medical services, educational facilities, cultural events, etc. The Arab Republic of Egypt has a unique geographical position in Northeast Africa, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, on the Mediterranean and Red Sea, and its connection to Sub Saharan Africa through the Nile Valley.

UN National Youth Volunteer gets the following package:

• Volunteer Living Allowance (around EGP 43,000/Month) • Entry Lump-Sum = USD 400 (one-time payment) - Equivalent to EGP • Exit Lump-Sum upon completion of contract. • Medical and life Insurance premium/Cigna (100%) and dependents policy. • Access to UNV E-Campus for training and learning including access to LinkedIn learning. Further entitlements and information available at:

https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service.

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