HR Associate - SC6 - Tunis, Tunisia

Provide comprehensive HR support and ensure effective HR services delivery.

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Overview

Provide comprehensive HR support and ensure effective HR services delivery.

You have:

  • University degree in Business Administration or related fields. HR studies is a plus.
  • Three to five years of experience in HR operations management.
  • Fluency in English, French and Arabic is required.
  • Experience operating in a dynamic, international environment.
  • Proficiency in working with MS applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Advanced skills in using leading HR systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle) and a demonstrated ability to work well with new applications.

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Country Offices (COs), Regional Bureaux (RBs) and Headquarters (HQ). At this level job holders are expected to use initiative and knowledge within an area of expertise to independently respond to queries with general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate a team of support staff.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

To deliver a full range of HR support services to ensure accurate implementation of WFP policies and procedures and facilitate the effective functioning of a client-focused and strategy-oriented HR services.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide assistance on a wide range of complex HR queries and follow up actions, to ensure consistent and high-quality HR services are delivered to clients. 2. Identify evolving needs of the organisation and recommend changes in HR processes and procedures, to support improvements in HR services. 3. Analyse and respond to various internal and external queries, to ensure that clients are well-informed and that HR activities are aligned with broader WFP objectives. 4. Review and compile a variety of data on staff recruitment and selection, contractual conditions, entitlements, performance and training requirements, workforce, etc., to support analysis and reporting needs. 5. Support activities in the areas of work allocated by the direct manager in compliance with relevant processes and procedures. 6. Support and deliver on boarding for new staff joining WFP, to ensure that relevant processes are followed and the conditions of terms of service are explained and understood. 7. Prepare a range of complex HR documentation required for the specific area of work (e.g. employment contracts, transfer/separation letters, training-related documents, etc.) ensuring accuracy and meeting established deadlines. 8. Use HR management systems for reviewing, entering and updating a variety of HR data including monitoring various deadlines (e.g. contract expiration, PACE, etc.), ensuring compliance with the established deadlines and accuracy of HR data. 9. Co-ordinate the maintenance of confidential personnel records, HR databases and archives, to ensure data and files are accurately stored and updated in compliance with the established standards 10. Monitor staff contractual procedures and handle related administrative actions including preparation of reports, to support efficient HR service. 11. Ensure updated and qualitative HR trackers and reports, including key metrics/data 12. Additional responsibilities in line with area of interest.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education: University degree in Business Administration or any related fields. HR studies is a plus.

Experience: Three to five years of experience in HR operations management.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Experience operating in a dynamic, international environment
  • Proficiency in working with MS applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Advanced skills in using leading HR systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle) and a demonstrated ability to work well with new applications.

Languages: Fluency in English, French and Arabic is required.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

JOB TITLE: HR Associate TYPE AND LEVEL OF CONTRACT: SC-6 UNIT/DIVISION: Human Resources DUTY STATION (City, Country): Tunis, Tunisia REPORT TO (Job title): HR Officer DURATION: 12 months

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

22nd of May, 2022.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a challenging HR issue you faced and how you resolved it? The interviewer wants to assess your problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex HR challenges. Discuss a specific issue, the steps you took to resolve it, and the outcome.
How do you prioritize multiple HR tasks with competing deadlines? The interviewer is looking to understand your time management and organizational skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with HR management systems. How do you ensure data accuracy? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies have you implemented to improve HR processes in your previous roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a time you coached or trained a team member? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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