Human Resources Specialist

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 93,162 USD and 121,988 USD.

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*Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate Strategic Objective

The primary goal of WHO is to support Member States in designing, implementing monitoring and evaluating national health development plans for:

1. The achievement of national health targets.
2. Contribution to global and regional public health action.
3. The development of two-way collaboration that draws on the countries experience to build a body of public health knowledge that can benefit the rest of the world.

*Organizational context

(Describe the individual role of incumbent within the team, focusing on work environment within and outside the organization)

Reporting to the Head of the WHO country office and within the delegated authority, the Human Resources Specialist provides human resources management services managing a small team of dedicated HR support staff in the country office. The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for day-to-day HR operations of the office with the exception of litigation and GSM training.

The Human Resources Specialist consults and collaborates with Human Resources Manager at the regional office on staffing requirements and structures; ensures the coherent application of Staff Rules and Regulations, and related guidelines in the administration of entitlements, including consistent implementation of delegated authorities and responsibilities on policies and other complex and sensitive matters.

*Summary of Assigned Duties

(Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives; include main achievements expected)

1. Support the WHO Head of Country Office in respect to human resources and work force planning for the Office and organizes, manages and supervises the HR unit ensuring that the HR team functions transparently, efficiently and effectively.
2. Provide advice on interpretation and application of HR policies, regulations and rules; advise on benefits and entitlements for staff on the basis of contractual status; advise and counsel staff in regard to responsibilities, code of conduct as well as rights.
3. Oversee and conduct recruitment and outreach for local staff.
4. Serve as focal point for the implementation and monitoring of the WHO ‘s ERP/GSM system with respect to its HR- components.
5. Provide guidance and ensure compliance across the office in the implementation of the performance appraisal system.
6. Conduct training and orientation programmes on HR operations issues at country level.
7. Counsel staff members about talent development opportunities.
8. Provide HR inputs in the programme and budget development process of the Office.
9. Act as a focal point for the continuous dialogue between the management and staff representatives.
10. Attend meetings and participate in salary surveys, DSA/cost of living surveys and provide feedback to counterparts at the regional office and headquarters.

11. Organize and lead capacity building initiatives related to implementation of related international standards and norms in the assigned area(s).

12. Recruitment Profile

Competencies: Generic

Describe the core, management or leadership competencies required

(See WHO competency model - list in order of priority, commencing with the most important ones.)

WHO global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

1. Teamwork*
2. Respecting & promoting individual and cultural differences*
3. Communication*
4. Ensuring the effective use of resources
5. Producing results
6. Creating an empowering and motivating environment*

Functional Knowledge and Skills

*Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position

• Knowledge of human resources management policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in the country office setting.
• Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations.
• Experience in related HR subject matters.
• Good drafting and communication skills.
• Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
• Team spirit and time management skills.

Education Qualifications

*Essential

University degree in human resources management, business or public administration, Law,

social science, or related field.

Desirable

Experience

*Essential

At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources management and administration.

Demonstrated experience in the operational application of human resources management policies and practices, selection and recruitment, and the administration of benefits and entitlements is essential.

Desirable

4. Use of Language Skills

Expert knowledge of English. Knowledge of French or another WHO language would be an asset.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills by working harmoniously as a member of a team, adapting to diverse educational, socio-political and cultural backgrounds and maintaining a high standard of personal conduct.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's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
• 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.
• Interested candidates must apply on-line through our Stellis recruitment system. For assessment of your application, please ensure that: (I) Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated;(ii) All required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided; (iii) Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. Kindly note that CVs/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible