HR Operations Specialist, WFP Tunisia

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JOB PURPOSE

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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• University degree in Business Administration or any related fields
• HR studies is a plus

Experience:

Three or more years of progressively responsible support work experience in human resources or other related field.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of specialised HR administrative work practices and methods, gained through relevant technical training and experience. • Good communication skills and good understanding of HR principles and their application in order to respond to and resolve a range of HR queries. • Ability to conduct basic analyses in order to generate periodic reports and make recommendations for further actions. • Ability to build relationships with a variety of individuals across functions and outside WFP in order to effectively contribute to the functioning of the unit. • Ability to work with minimum supervision and use initiative to perform administrative tasks within broad WFP guidelines and standards.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in French, English, and Arabic

Compensation Data

WFP offers a competitive compensation package including: - Attractive salary in accordance with industry standards - Attractive pension plan - Child allowance - Language allowance (subject to passing language assessment) - Medical coverage for staff and dependents - Variety of leave entitlements, incl. 30 days annual leave/year, maternity/paternity leave, and special leave arrangements.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Broad or specialized knowledge of HR best practices, techniques and processes with some understanding of the basic theoretical background.
• Ability to supervise and support more junior and/or less experienced members of the team.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and recommend a course of action.
• Good communication skills required to give and receive information and work with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and provide client-oriented service.
• Ability to identify client’s needs and match them to appropriate solutions.
• Experience operating in a dynamic, international environment
• Proficiency in working with MS applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

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 the 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 the area of interest.

Compensation Data

WFP offers a competitive compensation package including: - Attractive salary in accordance with industry standards - Attractive pension plan - Child allowance - Language allowance (subject to passing language assessment) - Medical coverage for staff and dependents - Variety of leave entitlements, incl. 30 days annual leave/year, maternity/paternity leave, and special leave arrangements.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Job Title: HR Associate Type & Level of Contract: Fixed Term - Level 6 Duration: One year (renewable) Unit/Division: Human Resources Duty Station(City, Country): Tunis, Tunisia Reports To: Head of Tunisia office

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application no later than 4th November 2020.

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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.

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries 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.