Human Resource Specialist – SB-4

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. The main aim of the FAO Representation in Cambodia is to assist government to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. The Public-Social-Private Partnerships for Ecologically-Sound Agriculture and Resilient Livelihood (PEARL) project," in Northern Tonle Sap Basin (NTSB) aims to enhance the climate change resilience of smallholder farmers and local communities in the NTSB by increasing their access to growing premium market segments while using their improved market access to incentivize their transition to climate-resilient practices, mainly through effective public-social-private partnerships.

Reporting Lines

The Human Resources Specialist reports directly to the Assistant FAOR (Administration) through the Senior Project Officer, and the technical oversight of lead technical officer in the FAO regional office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) and consultation with the HR team of the Regional Office (RAP). Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Cambodia, and in close collaboration with international consultants and national specialists, governmental counterparts, and other technical specialists, the incumbent will perform the tasks listed below.

Technical Focus

Coordinate human resource management, hiring, attendance, leave, performance appraisal, training and capacity building of the staff, internal review of HR related documents and provide support to the “Public-Social-Private Partnerships for Ecologically-Sound Agriculture and Resilient Livelihood (PEARL) project”, implanted by FAO Cambodia.

Tasks and responsibilities

The Human Resource Specialist will work for the PEARL project and assist with preparation of financial documents, review, synthesize and provide financial management services, including production of quality reports for internal/external use. Moreover, the incumbent will be expected to contribute the country office’s projects and initiatives:

• Provide and coordinate the delivery of comprehensive human resources support; ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations as well as transparency and consistency of transactions and procedures; • Coordinate a wide range of personnel actions including appointments, extensions, etc.; process requests and provide information on entitlements; review, maintain and update confidential personnel information records and files in the area of responsibility; • Provide briefing and debriefing to staff members/consultants including answering queries on benefits and entitlements and personnel-related procedures, rules and procedures, social security and insurance matters; • Coordinate support to the recruitment process of all categories of staff and non-staff including advising managers on the preparation of vacancy announcements; coordinate interview arrangements with panel members and applicants and prepare offers/terms of employment; • Provide assistance and advice in the preparation of job profiles and functions; collect background information on post management and update organization charts and staffing tables; • Oversee, train and provide guidance to other human resources support staff in the work unit; • Recommend improvements to human resources processes; • Perform other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree in public or business administration, human resource, public administration, social sciences or other relevant fields • At least five years of relevant experience in human resource management and support • Working knowledge of English and Khmer • A National of Cambodia

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Extent and relevance of experience in supporting, advising and guiding the implementation of multi-stakeholder project in the context of his/her area of expertise; • Ability to develop plans for the implementation and coordination of human resource management/advance planning, partnership with UN agencies, international entities, NGOs and other relevant actors; • Extent and relevant of experience in programme/project formulation, analysis, planning and implementation in the context of human resource management; • Understanding FAO/UN policies and programmes is considered a strong asset; • Familiarity with UN HR, administrative, procurement and financial procedure is an asset. • Proficiency in relevant computer applications such as word processing tools, spreadsheets and desktop publishing software (MS Office Word, Excel etc.).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Please note that FAO 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 at http://www.whed.net/
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.