Human Resources Consultant

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Do you have experience managing talent acquisition projects? Are you detailed oriented with excellent communication and organisational skills? Do you want to work with the world's largest humanitarian organisation? This is your opportunity to join the World Food Programme (WFP).

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

In 2018, WFP re-established its presence in the Caribbean with an office in Barbados. The WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO) supports 22 countries and territories across the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. WFP Caribbean’s capacity strengthening programme focuses on vulnerability analysis and mapping; end-to-end supply chain management; shock-responsive social protection; food systems strengthening; and climate risk financing. In times of crisis, WFP works with partners to provide direct assistance when events surpass national and regional capacities by delivering food, cash or voucher assistance, or through emergency logistics or emergency telecommunications service provision.

JOB PURPOSE

Under the leadership and overall guidance of the HR Officer and with support from the HR team, the HR Consultant will support the talent acquisition activities of the office.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Support with the regularization of positions and ongoing recruitment for the Caribbean MCO. The Consultant will work closely with the HR Associate to update, manage and respond to queries regarding recruitment.
2. Plan, implement and manage workable solutions to source, recruit, retain, and administering talent in the MCO, including continuing with the creation of a Caribbean roster of consultants by functional area to respond to operational needs.
3. Support Caribbean MCO efforts to identify and internationally deploy talent.
4. Create a local roster for the MCO emergency preparedness.
5. Conduct data analysis on our recruitment process to ensure diversity and inclusiveness efforts in the MCO.
6. Conduct data analysis and accurate and timely reporting, supporting a WFP-wide view of HR activities that enables informed decision-making and consistent information for stakeholders.
7. Support specific projects that contribute to efficiency gains and improvements.
8. Assess the candidate’s experience in the MCO’s recruitment process and identify opportunities for improvement. Develop a proposal to leverage them.
9. Others as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is an advantage. Highly desirable, a first University degree with additional years of related work experience or training/course.

Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible experience in human resources. Prior experience managing, or significantly contributing to, talent acquisition projects is a plus.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Broad or specialized knowledge of HR best practices, techniques, and processes with some understanding of the basic theoretical background.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and recommend a course of action.
• Effective communication skills required.
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and provide client-oriented service. Ability to identify clients´ needs and address them with appropriate solutions.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly assimilate, UN/WFP specific processes and systems.

Language: Fluency in English.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Who Can Apply?

• This position is open to nationals of Barbados and CARICOM member states and associate members. CARICOM Nationals applying for National position outside of their home country bear sole responsibility for required actions or expenses related to relocation, accommodation, repatriation and any other living expenses, etc. A CARICOM Skilled National Certificate is a pre-requisite of employment for successful candidates who are not from the country for which the position is advertised.

Employment Particulars

• Type of position: Short-Term, Full Time
• Type of Contact: Special Service Agreement, level 6 (SSA 6)
• Duration on Contract: 6 months
• Duty Station: Barbados
• Travel Requirements: The WFP Caribbean Office cover the 22 English and Dutch speaking Caribbean countries. The selected candidate may be required to travel from time to time, both regionally and internationally, to support missions, emergency responses, training etc. As such, medical clearance is required.
• Remuneration: The salary for this position starts at BBD $4773.88/month.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

• Application should be submitted by February 28, 2022, 23:59 Easter Daylight Time.
• Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered and only short-listed qualified candidates will receive an acknowledgement.

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from CARICOM are especially encouraged to apply

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.