Human Resources Officer

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 113,168 USD and 148,184 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Administration and Finance Division provides administrative and financial services to all the regional activities and programmes to facilitate the achievement of WHO objectives. The Human Resources Management Unit provides effective HR management support and services to the Region's technical programmes.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will support planning and overseeing of the proper application of operational workforce planning, identification of human resources needs, rapid recruitment and sourcing and matching to fill human resource requirements in the WHO Western Pacific Region.

The Human Resources Officer consults and collaborates with the Human Resources Team at WPRO on staffing requirements and structures; ensures the coherent application of Staff Rules and Regulations, and related, including consistent implementation of delegated authorities and responsibilities on policies and other complex and sensitive matters.

The assignment may be completed remotely or may require travel to the duty station.

During the assignment, duties may be modified based upon the current needs of the Organization:

• Actively participate in the establishment and manage the implementation of the HR Recruitment plan within given timeframes and allocated budgets; identify with managers the staffing needs and contractual modalities, advice on HR policies and procedures and ensure the provision of recruitment related services.
• Coordinate with the Regional Office HR Team and HQ on sourcing and outreach efforts, roster management, targeted sourcing, technical networks, ensuring speedy recruitment of the right staff, in the right place, at the right time.
• Monitor staffing and position management actions including the establishment of new positions, rapid recruitment, advocate the use of generic post descriptions and liaise with 3rd Party Firm for longlisting.
• Conduct and manage recruitment and outreach for international and locally recruited staff. Establish and maintain related rosters, at the Regional and country levels.
• Track and report on HR requirements against plans, status of filled positions/vacancies.
• Advise on interpretation and application of HR policies, regulations and rules, code of conduct, as well as benefits and entitlements during the recruitment phase.
• Support updating and maintaining relevant HR databases and reporting systems. Provide regular and ad hoc HR reports to support strategic decision making, as necessary.
• Reports to the Regional Human Resources Manager on overall status of HR recruitment issues.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in a relevant field.

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years relevant experience.

Desirable: Experience in surge/rapid recruitment would be an asset.

Skills

-Thorough knowledge of human resources management principles and practices in a multicultural environment;

-Ability to structure and articulate complex human resources issues;

-High sense of responsibility and strong organizational skills;

-Ability to work under pressure with conflicting priorities;

-Strong client focus;

-Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills;

-Integrity, tack and discretion in dealing with others;

-Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Setting an example

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of written and spoken English.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 62,692 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2518 per month for the duty station indicated above (may differ if assignment will be completed remotely).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.