HR Officer (Consultant Level 1), Gaziantep, Turkey

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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.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

All applications should be received no later than 6th July 2022

CONTRACT TYPE AND DURATION

Eligibility: This position is open to non-Turkish nationals only

Contract Type: Consultant Level 1

Contract Duration: 11 months

Duty Station: Gaziantep, Turkey

Number of required employees: 1

Supervisory responsibilities: Yes

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 lifetime. 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. In 2020, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to fight hunger globally, including its work during the coronavirus pandemic.

In Syria, WFP provides food assistance to more than 4.6 million people each month. This includes families who require emergency assistance when affected by conflict and displacement and also those who need help to improve their nutrition and food security. WFP supports children across Syria with healthy meals and snacks at school, mothers with nutritious diets, and families and communities with sustainable livelihood projects.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The HR Officer will lead recruitment efforts and provide overall HR support to the Syria Turkey Corridor operations. The role reports directly to the delegated HR Officer at the Syria Country Office (SYCO) and works under overall supervision of the Head of the HR unit. In Gaziantep, the HR Officer will be under the administrative supervision of the Head of Field office.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

The HR Officer will contribute to maximising the effectiveness of HR services thorough processing of assigned tasks, embracing a culture of full compliance, customer care and effective response. He/ she will ensure high confidentiality of data at all times and that clients have a positive experience with HR support, guidance and expertise. Within delegated authority, the HR officer will undertake the following duties (not all-inclusive):

1. In consultation with the HR team in Damascus, provide guidance and day to day HR operational support to the Field Office (FO) management and the team in the Syria Turkey Corridor.
2. Supervise, coach and train the local HR team and ensure proper handover upon completion of the assignment.
3. In close consultation with the recruitment team at SYCO, lead the issuance of Vacancy Announcements (VAs) and the selection process from A-Z, applying the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensuring that local hiring managers are well conversant with the SOPs.
4. Facilitate interview panel meetings, LAPC /Roster validation meetings ensuring compliance with HR policy and proper documentation of deliberations and recommendations.
5. Provide timely, complete and accurate documentation to the SYCO HR team for contracting, appointment and separation of employees.
6. Manage relationships and provide expert advice to key stakeholders to maintain focus on outputs and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks. Bring to the attention of the Head of HR any emerging issues.
7. Undertake and actively participate in regular conference calls, meetings and HR projects with the Head of HR and SYCO HR team.
8. Maintain HR data and support the SYCO HR team with quarterly reporting, inputs for the unit workplan and documentation for audit and risk management.
9. Contribute to the review of the oversight mission and compliance project.
10. Perform any other related duties in line with role and level.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Broad or specialized knowledge of HR best practice, techniques & processes
• Ability to supervise and support junior and/or less experienced staff
• Ability to work independently under a remote-based supervisor
• Prior experience and ability to engage with Senior business leaders
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and recommend a course of action.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to identify client needs, propose appropriate solutions build and maintain effective client-oriented relationships
• Knowledge of WFP specific processes and systems is an added advantage

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.

Experience: Three years or more of progressive postgraduate professional work experience in Human Resources within the humanitarian sector including hands on experience recruiting across multiple levels & functions and managing small teams

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please upload your professional CV in English in PDF format making sure to include the following in your Work Experience:
  • Company/Organization name and scope of work of the organization
  • Exact Position Title and grade (If UN, state exact grade and level)
  • Contract type: part-time, full-time, volunteer, consultant, or freelancer. (If UN, state exact contract modality)
  • Start and End date of Employment for each position: From (dd/mm/yyyy) to (dd/mm/yyyy)
  • Responsibilities: Main responsibilities that highlight your gained skills and experience
• Proof of your work experience will be required in the final stage of recruitment.
• Only short-listed candidates will be invited to the next stage of the selection process.
• Candidates must get an auto confirmation email once application is submitted.

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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.