Human Resources Assistant (Talent Acquisition) SC5 - WFP Regional Office in Cairo

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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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

JOB TITLE: Human Resources Assistant (Talent Acquisition)

TYPE & LEVEL OF CONTRACT: Service Contract SC5

UNIT/DIVISION: Human Resources Unit, Regional Bureau Cairo (RBC)

DUTY STATION: (City, Country): Cairo, Egypt

REPORT TO: HR Officer

DURATION: One year, renewable

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 lifetimes. 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.

WFP’s Regional Bureau for the Middle East, Northern Africa, and Eastern Europe (RBC), based in Cairo, Egypt, provides strategic guidance, policy/technical support, and direction to WFP operations and activities in 15 countries: Algeria, Armenia, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, State of Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, and Yemen. These country offices aim to assist roughly one-third of all of WFP’s beneficiaries in some of the most critical humanitarian emergencies of our time. RBC is also active in the ‘Changing Lives’ side of WFP’s mandate, helping national governments and local communities improve nutrition, livelihoods, school feeding, social protection, climate, and disaster risk reduction, and other programmes that build resilience and support development.

WHY WORK AT WFP?

SAVING & CHANGING LIVES ❤ Make a difference the world will notice. We are driven by our mission to fight world hunger and feed people’s dreams of a brighter future.

GLOBAL COMMUNITY 🌍 Build bridges that unite people across the world. Being part of a global, diverse, and multicultural community like WFP, will continuously expose you to new ideas and perspectives. How we deliver our mission with a deep respect for personal and cultural differences and close collaboration between every member of our global team, will certainly enrich your experience and knowledge on so many levels.

UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES 💡 Unlock possibilities you never thought you'd find. WFP goes anywhere it is needed and does whatever it takes to get the job done.

LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE ⭐ Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential. WFP offers the kind of life-changing experiences you’re unlikely to find in many other organizations.

Join us to make a difference Watch this video to know more about us!! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mzGbaRAhz8&feature=youtu.be

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Provide Talent Acquisition support services and follow-up actions, to ensure consistent and high-quality HR services are delivered to clients across the region.
2. Liaise with other internal units/offices on HR-related matters and provide necessary information to enable timely HR services.
3. Extract and compile HR data on staff recruitment and selection, contractual conditions, performance, and training requirements, to support analysis and reporting needs.
4. Provide administrative support in various HR activities in the areas of work allocated by senior team members, including interface with external vendors, candidate logistics, interview scheduling, assessment set-ups, and other requirements in compliance with relevant processes and procedures.
5. Maintain confidential personnel records, HR databases, and archives, to ensure data and files are accurately stored and updated in compliance with the established standards.
6. Draft various HR documentation required for the specific area of work ensuring accuracy and meeting established deadlines.
7. Support and review regional recruitment requests
8. Use HR management systems for entering and updating a variety of HR data including assistance in monitoring various deadlines and processes, ensuring compliance with the established deadlines, and accuracy of HR data.
9. Support capacity-building and knowledge-sharing as required for the region.
10. Any other duties as required

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

Leads by Example with Integrity Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork Applies Strategic Thinking Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role-modeling care for others

Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change

Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things

Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Completion of secondary school education, preferably supplemented by a university degree in HR, Social Sciences, Business, Management or another related field.

Work Experience:

At least four or more years of work experience in HR operations and/or HR administrative support.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Has conducted specific HR services activities such as talent acquisition, and HR Metrics tracking.
• Has provided a briefing to new recruits as part of the onboarding process
• Knowledge of standardized HR business support work routines and methods.
• Knowledge of standard office software packages, e.g. Microsoft Office, Workday, HRIS, ATS
• Ability to work to deadlines and follow clear instructions.
• Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information from a variety of individuals.

Languages:

Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Qualified Female candidates and Individuals with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application no later than 12th April 2023 (11:59 PM Cairo Time).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

WFP offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Attractive salary in accordance with industry standards
• Medical coverage for staff and eligible dependents
• Variety of leave entitlements, including but not limited to 30 days annual leave per year, maternity/paternity leave

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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.