Human Resources Officer

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This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Officer and the general guidance and supervision of the WHO Representative, the incumbent performs the CSU functions as they relate to human resources planning, management and monitoring. The incumbent will have constant interaction with the Human Resources Management Regional Team and will consult and interact with other team members within the Regional Office Management Support Unit (RSU), Inter-country Support Units (ISU), Country Management Support Units (CSU), the Headquarters and the Global Service Center (GSC).

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Operations Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Human Resources Officer will:

  1. Advises and supports the delivery of HR services in the areas of HR Planning and monitoring, selections, recruitment, contract administration, entitlements and benefits, performance management, staff development and learning to staff at all levels.
  2. Performs the administration and operational requirements of all selection and recruitment formalities for fixed and short-term staff and non-staff in the professional and general services categories including: • Drafting vacancy notices. • Advising and assisting technical staff in the preparation of submissions for Selection for approval. • Ensuring all arrangements for interviewing and testing of prospective staff are made appropriately. • Overseeing the recruitment and selections process. • Establishing and maintaining rosters.

  3. Provides expert advice and support to end-users on HR issues offered by the global management system and GSM effective use, in order to enable client services to achieve both operational and strategic objectives. • Timely initiate HRAPs for reassignments/redeployments/terminations and extensions of short-term and fixed term appointments at least 3 months before the expiry date ensuring that performance evaluation reports for staff are concluded and medical clearances are received timely.

  4. Reviews, develops, drafts job descriptions, in consultation with the relevant supervisors or Program Officers. • Reviews post descriptions for new, vacant or revised positions against existing post descriptions. • Identifies changes to the post descriptions, bringing major changes to the attention of the HR Officer in the regional Office. • Reviews requests for reclassification of General Service posts by preparing background documentation for action by the HR Officer in the regional Office.

  5. Ensures pre-recruitment and onboarding formalities are carried out in timely manner and in according with rules and regulations by: • Providing briefing and orientation to newly arrived/recruited staff members/Consultants. • Providing HR support to newcomers on all HR and administrative issues and procedures.

  6. Acts as focal point for Staff Development and Learning activities and programs i.e. • initiation and coordination of consultants/non-staff briefings and orientations. • Assist all staff to complete mandatory learning and development trainings.

  7. Provides Human Resources advice to management regarding staffing-related issues.

  8. Interacts with managers to identify staff related business issues and provides guidance, tools and support to address them in the most effective and efficient way.
  9. Updates information on all HR issues, staff members, types of contracts and locations on monthly basis to ensure accuracy of information.
  10. Performs other functions as required by supervisor.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to WHO; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to WHO procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and WHO in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards WHO’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

in human resouces management.

Desirable: • Good knowledge of UN/WHO human resources management and end-to-end business processes.
• Experience in project management, ideally in the UN System and/or a public health context.
• Good knowledge of ERP Systems.

Other skills:

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.

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