Human Resources Officer (Workforce Planning and Position Management)

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. The Human Resources Division (CSH) provides HR strategies, policies, tools, guidance and oversight to FAO clients worldwide to ensure that the Organization attracts, develops and retains a diverse, skilled and highly motivated workforce, delivering on the mandate of the Organization. Over the next years, CSH will focus on developing and implementing a people centered strategy, and positioning HR as a strategic partner contributing to the achievement of the mandate of FAO. The Human Resources Division is composed of two main clusters, namely, (i) the Integrated Talent Management, providing advice and managing position management, recruitment, mobility, staff development and training, performance management and social security; and (ii) the HR Strategy and Policy providing HR strategic guidance, policy and oversight.

The position is located in the Workforce Planning and Position Management Team (CSHDW), Human Resources Division at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines

The Human Resources Officer (Workforce Planning and Position Management) reports to the senior Human Resources Officer (Workforce Planning and Position Management) under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director, CSH.

Technical Focus

Provide support, guidance and advice on workforce planning and position management linked to issues around risk management and knowledge management, in addition to programmatic delivery.

Key Results

The provision of HR services to management and staff.

Key Functions

• Process, coordinate arrangements, and deliver services in an HR discipline; • Research and analyse HR policy and service delivery issues, maintain operational statistics, and prepare related reports; • Develop and maintain HR systems, processes and practices; • Contribute to the development of information and training materials and coordinate and assist in the presentation of information/training sessions to management and staff; • Provide HR information and advice to management and staff; • Participate in project teams and work groups.

Specific Functions

• Contribute to the development of a strategic workforce planning at corporate level continuously adapting to internal and external trends and participate in the implementation of the strategy. • Support the identification of integrated platforms, tools and systems to manage workforce and support FAO business needs. • Assist managers in assessing the skills mix and technical capacity to achieve FAO strategic goals and provide ongoing data and analysis support. • Provide advice on theoretical and practical aspects of the workforce planning process and provide continuous coaching and support to divisional/office teams on all elements of workforce planning. • In collaboration with the Analytics and System Solutions (CSHDA) Team in the Human Resources Division, prepare and/or review information, analytics and insights at the divisional/office level to support decision-making. • Liaise and collaborate with the Office of Strategy, Programme and Budget (OSP) on position management related-issue, post count, budgetary as well as programmatic-related issue. • Support strategic organizational design and post management by ensuring internal consistency and adequacy of organizational structures and job classification levels. • Support to the implementation of structural and staffing changes across the Organization, and preparing related reports. • Prepare and review corporate and divisional post planning proposals, review job descriptions and advises managers on specific post requirements. • Perform other duties as may be required. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements • Advanced university degree in human resources, management, business administration, computer science, law, organizational development, industrial psychology or a related field. • Three years of relevant experience in human resources management and administration, including workforce planning, position management monitoring and reporting as well as post planning and cost-related issues. • Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies • Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills • Work experience in more than one location or area of work • Demonstrated ability to draft detailed documents and clear concise reports tailored to different audiences • Extent and relevance of experience in human resources management, including workforce planning, skills mix, position management, post planning, monitoring, and reporting as well as post- and staff cost-related issues • Relevant experience within the UN system would be highly desirable • Good knowledge of the conditions of service for International civil servants as regulated by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) is highly desirable. • Familiarity with automated human resources management systems and platforms.