Human Resources Assistant -Tunis
Assist in HR administration and support staff welfare initiatives.
Overview
Assist in HR administration and support staff welfare initiatives.
You have:
- Experience in administrative roles, particularly in a human resources context.
- Ability to provide clerical support in recruitment and personnel administration.
- Experience in maintaining personnel records and attendance management.
- Familiarity with administrative rules and human resources regulations.
- Strong communication skills in English; knowledge of French is an asset.
- Experience in working with international organizations is an asset.
Contract
This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.
This volunteering opportunity is supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Tunisia in the framework of the initiative launched in partnership with UNV in December 2023 to foster youth and disability inclusion through meaningful and impactful volunteering assignments with the United Nations between 2024 and 2026.
Human Resources Assistant will function under direct supervision of the Snr. Human Resources Associate, assisting him/her in personnel administration and other HR related matters of staff under area of responsibility (AOR), including the documentation and paper process of recruitment of staff, and in the attendance records for affiliate workforce performance management and contribute to enhance the staff welfare issues. S/he will assist in termination/ separation technical process.
Under the direct supervision of Senior. HR Associate, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Assist newly arrived international staff with administrative formalities related to their accreditations, security/ground passes, arrange travel and hotel reservations. • Assist with shipment of their personal effects in coordination with the logistics section. • Maintain personnel records in the office, including maintenance of the attendance, overtime and leave records. • Initiate routine correspondence on HR matters for the authorizing officer’s approval. • Provide clerical support in the recruitment, assignment, reassignment, and separation of local general service staff. • Ensure that the files are up to date electronically • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☐ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☐ Communication ☐ Creativity ☐ Empowering Others ☐ Ethics and Values ☐ Integrity ☐ Judgement and Decision-making ☐ Knowledge Sharing ☐ Leadership ☐ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☐ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☐ Self-Management ☐ Technological Awareness ☐ Vision ☒ Working in Teams
international organization is an asset . • Administrative Rules, Regulations and Procedures. • Human Resources Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures
Tunisia is a touristic country and good living standards. Given the relatively small size of the country, all destinations within Tunisia can be reached in a day drive. In addition to the private taxi services, which is well developed in Tunis, the state runs a reliable and cost-effective public transport system. Banks and related digital services are easily available, especially in the Greater Tunis area, in addition to various restaurants, food and beverage services and amenities. According to UNDSS, the security situation is generally stable and terrorism risk level is classified as low or moderate, depending on the region (low in Tunis, for example). The crime rate is considered low, though there have been cases of theft in resort hotels, mostly due to staff leaving attractive items in plain view. Walking alone during daylight hours is permitted, but staff members may want to be more careful at night. The risk of civil unrest is considered low, though in some rare cases it could turn to violent and lead to roadblock. Security advise is systematically shared by UNDSS and UNHCR security staff. It will be important for the UN Volunteer to understand and respect traditions and customs of the duty station.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully handled a difficult administrative task? | The interviewer wants to assess your problem-solving and organizational skills. | Share a specific example that demonstrates your ability to manage administrative challenges effectively. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when faced with multiple deadlines? | This question evaluates your time management and prioritization skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure accuracy in HR documentation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with supporting diverse teams or individuals. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle confidential information in an HR role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |