Would you like to join WFP Sudan’s experienced and talented team to plan and manage field operations to ensure the effective and efficient deployment of food assistance programmes and use of allocated resources in order to change and save the lives of the most vulnerable people in Sudan? If yes, this opportunity is for you.

At WFP, we are seeking to fill an Human Resources Officer (HR Information Systems) for our office in Khartoum in Sudan to be hired on a Fixed-Term contract at the NOA level.

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.

WFP Sudan has the potential to reach millions of food insecure people across Sudan – with a total of 7.8 million people assisted in 2020. WFP Sudan, one of the largest and complex operations for WFP globally, is currently rolling out its five-year Country Strategic Plan (2019-2023), which aims to provide emergency assistance through a hybrid approach (Cash, food and vouchers), along with life-changing types of programmes (Nutrition, Resilience and School Feeding).

JOB PURPOSE

To support the delivery of a professional, client-focused HR services, partnering with managers to implement HR solutions in line with WFP corporate priorities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Support HR Information Systems operational activities or projects that are aligned to business needs, following standard processes, and ensuring alignment with wider WFP policies.

2. Consult with HR managers and other departments to determine HRIS needs; analyze HRIS performance metrics and resolve application issues.

3. Performing statistical analysis on gathered HRIS data and aid on a wide range of complex HRIS queries and follow up actions, to ensure consistent and high-quality HR services are delivered to clients.

4. Support staff capacity building, working with managers to understand individual skills and business requirements, and organizing development solutions which equip people with the skills and knowledge required to meet current and future challenges.

5. Support audits on HR processes and documents, including hiring, termination of service and payroll administration, when required.

6. Provide support in building talent within WFP, working with managers to understand their needs and organizing solutions to recruit, retain and develop a high caliber workforce to deliver the business strategy.

7. Support for organizational design activities that enable senior management to design and organize structures and jobs and allocate people to the right places in order to improve efficiency. Act as Point Point for Organograms, Charting Organizational charts maintain organization's information for all employees.

8. Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, supporting a WFP wide view of HRIS activities that enable informed decision -making and consistent information for stakeholders.

9. Conduct straight forward data analysis under close guidance of a Senior HR Officer, in order to support others on projects or contribute to process efficiencies and improvements.

10. Other as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.

Experience: At least 3 years of progressively responsible work experience as Information System Analyst in the field of Human Resources Management or similar function.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English and Arabic languages.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
Proactive working style and ability to learn quickly.
Ability to gather and interpret data, as well as improve HRIS processes.
Ability to collaborate, provide technical support, and train staff.
Extensive experience in analyzing HRIS and HR performance metrics.
Advanced proficiency in database management and security, as well as running queries.
Proficiency in HRM software.
Experience in documenting processes, as well as performing diagnostic tests and audits.
Ability to keep up with technical innovation and trends in HRIS Analysis.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This position is open ONLY to Sudanese nationals.

Applicants who are not Sudanese are not eligible to apply and will therefore not be considered for this position.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please create a personal account and fill out the profile form with your personal information at http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings. If you are an internal applicant, apply through your E-Recruitment profile.
In the application form, ensure filling the mandatory sections, attaching your up-to-date CV or UN P11 form, answering the pre-screening questions and agreeing on the legal statement before submitting your application.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis on account of potential and performance. All applicants will undergo a rigorous process which includes screening against job requirements, a technical test, and a panel interview.
WFP does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process.