HR Officer, Talent Acquisition

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 111,600 USD and 146,132 USD.

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Purpose of the Post:

The purpose of this post is to manage talent acquisition and hiring practices for WHO EURO, contributing to the overall human resources goal of creating a credible, pro-active HR Unit that is perceived by staff and management as a value-added resource and where confidentiality is maintained, and creative solutions developed.

Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate Strategic Objective:

The objective of the Division of Business Operations (BOS) is to support the work of WHO in the European Region through delivery of services within the areas of human resources, finance, contracting and procurement, legal advice, information & communications technology, printing, security, facilities management, fixed assets, conference support, travel and transport, safeguarding personnel and staff wellness and well-being. As an enabling function, the division enhances the productivity of the health technical programmes and country offices while at the same time overseeing accountability, transparency and compliance with WHO administrative rules and regulations. The BOS division strives to strengthen the capacity of WHO/Europe to react in an agile way to external and internal changes. The division projects are designed to increase productivity, ensure financial sustainability of the region's structures, reinforce a client-oriented culture, strengthen country office capacities, and drive strategic initiatives to enhance staff motivation and well-being. The purpose of the HRT unit is to partner with the business, adding value to the business process and work of EURO through the provision of tactical and operational advice to staff and managers on workforce planning; Policy & procedural guidance - Efficient and effective sourcing, recruitment & management of human resources; performance management compliance and advice to influence and promote a culture of continuous performance and ensure that mechanisms for amore inclusive, relevant and supportive performance culture; occupational health and related supports including the staff physician.

The purpose of the HRT unit is to partner with the business, adding value to the business process and work of EURO through the provision of tactical and operational advice to staff and managers on workforce planning; Policy & procedural guidance - Efficient and effective sourcing, recruitment & management of human resources; performance management compliance and advice to influence and promote a culture of continuous performance and ensure that mechanisms for a more inclusive, relevant and supportive performance culture; occupational health and related supports including the staff physician.

Summary of Assigned Duties:

The purpose of this post is to manage talent acquisition and hiring practices for WHO EURO, contributing to the overall human resources goal of creating a credible, pro-active HR Unit that is perceived by staff and management as a value-added resource and where confidentiality is maintained, and creative solutions developed.

Under the overall guidance of the Team Lead, HR Talent Management and Acquisition, the incumbent has the following responsibilities:

HR planning & organizational design

• Partner strategically and consult proactively with Business Partners and hiring managers to address staffing matters and forecast recruitment options, providing advice on contractual modalities to implement programmes of work in the most efficient and optimal manner.
• Guide and coach hiring managers and administrative officers/assistants on all aspects related to recruitment, both staff and non-staff.

Recruitment, selection & outreach

• Streamline and optimize Recruitment tools and procedures
• Work closely with hiring managers and recruitment assistants to establish key activities and agree on schedule and tools for the selection process.
• Coordinate the work of the recruitment team, plan work schedules, review workloads, guide, support staff and ensure smooth workflow, including improvements to operations and propose enhancements to operational procedures, forms and systems.
• Manage Internship, UN Volunteers, JPOs and secondments processes in EURO, liaising with external releasing institutes, HRD and receiving units.
• Management recruitment of WRs and Secondments
• Work closely with managers to develop consultant rosters to best support technical work implementation.
• Provides oversight on the use of consultants; consolidates and prepare statistics and reports as well as draft guidance documents to both managers and consultants on the contract modality.

HR metrics & analytics

• Ensure the accuracy of HR data and prepare periodic reports on EURO WHO recruitment actions and reports on workforce and functions analytics for talent management approach and interlink/co-op with ORD/SDL.
• Gather and prepare HR recruitment information and data for reporting purposes, including for internal and external auditors as necessary.
• Participate as a team member on HR projects, working groups, task forces, etc. at the regional and/or global WHO level.
• Formulate position and recommendations on new HR recruitment policies and practices and/or carry out adaptations of existing ones.

Other duties

• Support the HRM with the review and provided guidance/feedback for cases related to recruitment in the context of ongoing litigations. In collaboration with the HPJ team, draft legal responses (i.e. notification of charges, disciplinary measures).

Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Functional Knowledge and Skills:

• Solid knowledge of staffing practices and data management software.
• Solid experience in recruitment and modern sourcing methods. Strong technical, analytical and organizational skills. Track record of strong business judgment, connecting human resources with business goals and objectives. Knowledge of sound human resources principles.
• Ability to identify and harness one’s emotions and apply them to tasks; and the ability to manage emotions, which includes both regulating one’s own emotions when necessary and helping others to do the same.

Educational Qualifications:

Essential: University degree (Bachelor’s level) in business, human resources, social sciences or relevant field.

Experience:

Essential: At least 5 years of human resources related and recruitment experience, including two years’ working experience at the international level. Experience of working with HR and data management software

Use of Language Skills:

Required: expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: working/intermediate knowledge of either French, Russian or German.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 65,765 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1,245 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.