Human Resources Associate (Talent & Acquisition) G6, Fixed-term, Maputo, Mozambique

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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. Female qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

WFP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, offer, training, or any other fees). Offers of WFP employment or job openings with requests for payment of fees are fraudulent. WFP does not concern itself with information on bank accounts. Any requests for such payment or information should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action and to WFP for its information.

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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

We are seeking to fill the position of Business Support Assistant with the Human Resource Talent Acquisition team based at our Country Office in Maputo, Mozambique. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated team member who is keen to bring their skills and knowledge to the context of WFP and contribute to strengthening the Talent Acquisition and Recruitment functions in WFP. You will receive close guidance from experienced colleagues, while getting opportunities for exposure and growth through supporting in the roll-out of Talent Acquisition activities and developing new tools and assets to strengthen the Human Resource Functions.

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

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. Allocate responsibilities and support on-the-job learning and development of junior support staff, to ensure they have adequate knowledge of HR systems and procedures required to perform their duties and subsequently can contribute to the provision of effective HR services. 3. Manage allocated recruitment actions to ensure consistent high quality and timely implementation of approved recruitments. 4. Carry outsourcing and outreach initiatives to attract passive/active candidates with a special focus on gender. 5. Ensure vacancy announcements issued are gender-neutral, attractive, and inspiring to applicants. 6. Support employer-branding events like career fairs, employability training, social media content development among others. 7. Effectively communicate with applicants about the vacancy announcement throughout the selection process. 8. Ensure full administrative support is provided with the ongoing recruitment processes (scheduling tests or interviews, reporting). 9. Extract and compile HR data on staff recruitment and selection, contractual conditions, and entitlements to support analysis and reporting needs. 10. Use HR management systems for entering and updating a variety of HR data including reporting and monitoring various deadlines. 11. Contribute to the development of effective talent acquisition strategies by using new technologies, social media, software, and networks, to identify attract, and hire the best talent in support of WFP Country's strategic goals. 12. Perform other related tasks as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate/ university degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field is a plus.

Experience: Six (6) years or more of professional experience in the related area. A strong background and passion for talent acquisition best practices and sourcing.

Languages: Fluency in both written and oral communication in Portuguese and English languages.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

• Leads by Example with Integrity

Lives WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others.

• Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change.

• Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork

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

• Applies Strategic Thinking

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

• Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

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

DISABILITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) STATEMENT

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Type of contract: Fixed - Term, Level 6

Duty Station: Maputo

Duration: 12 months (renewable)

This position is open to Mozambican Nationals Only.

Female qualified candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

13th June 2024

Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.