HR Officer (CST1), Damascus, Syria

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

All applications should be received no later than Friday 22nd January 2022

CONTRACT TYPE AND DURATION

Eligibility: Non-Syrian nationals

Type of Contract: International Consultant (CST Level 1)

Contract Duration: 6 months

Duty Station: Damascus, Syria

Number of employees required: 1

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

This is a consultancy opportunity with the HR team at the Syria Country Office, based in Damascus. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the talent acquisition team and support the recruitment efforts at the country office.

JOB PURPOSE

The HR Consultant is expected to deliver a professional, client-focused HR service, partnering with managers to implement HR solutions in line with WFP corporate priorities in support of the recruitment surge at the Syria Country Office.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Support the issuance of the Vacancy announcements and the selection process from A-Z.
2. Support talent acquisition processes and apply the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place in the Country office. Bring to attention where the issues are not fully clear or covered in the SOPs.
3. Manage relationships and provide expert advice with all key stakeholders to maintain focus on outputs and ensure timely completion of the assigned tasks.
4. Ensure timely and proper compilation and screening of expressions of interest as per the set eligibility and selection criteria for the positions assigned.
5. Take the lead and ensure timely preparation and presentation of the necessary documentation for the interviews, review panel discussions and assessments, including weekly statistics, reports
6. Facilitate and review panel meetings and document deliberations and recommendation for onward submission to LAPC or Roster validation panel.
7. Facilitate LAPC or Roster Validation panel meetings and present documentations to examine the review panel’s recommendations. Ensure timely preparation of full documentation.
8. Undertake and actively participate in regular conference calls and meetings with the team and Head of HR.
9. Maintain statistics and timelines for recruitment cases assigned, support the team with quarterly statistics, unit workplan and documentation preparation for audit and risk management.
10. Ensure confidential storage of sensitive information and safe keeping of required documents and correspondence as per guidelines.
11. Support WFP’s gender, diversity and inclusion strategy
12. Contribute to an effective and cohesive work environment within the HR team
13. Any other related duties in line with role and level.

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: Typically, three to five years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in Human Resources with an interest in international humanitarian development and an emphasis on recruitment and selection.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Working knowledge of Arabic desirable

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Broad or specialized knowledge of HR best practices, techniques and processes with a deep understanding of talent acquisition
• Extensive experience in talent acquisition with working knowledge of sourcing
• Hands on experience using applicant tracking systems and online recruiting platforms. Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter is advantageous.
• Ability to identify client’s needs and match them to appropriate solutions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and provide client- oriented service.
• Ability to supervise and support more junior and/or less experienced members of the team.
• Good communication skills required to give and receive information and work with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and recommend effective HR solutions
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Dynamic, versatile, and flexible working behavior
• Demonstrates high levels of integrity, work ethics and confidentiality
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly assimilate, UN/WFP specific processes and systems.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The contract offered provides a competitive base salary and favorable conditions such as medical insurance, flexible working arrangements, Rest & Recuperation and Danger Pay allowance currently in place at the Duty station.

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.
• Follow the links below to submit your application. If the link does not work, copy and paste it in your browser address bar.

Internal candidates application link

https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/sf/jobreq?jobId=155947&company=C0000168410P

External candidates application link

https://router.job-listing.wfp.org/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=155947&company=C0000168410P

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Qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.