Human Resources Support Associate

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

The UN Youth Volunteer (HR support associate) will support the coordination and execution of the full range of human resources functions for the FAO country office in Nepal. He/she will ensure quality, transparency and consistency of data and processes within his/her area of responsibility and contribute to the smooth functioning of human resources operations. The UN Youth Volunteer will be mentored and trained to acquire requisite knowledge and interpretation of human resources policies, procedures and practices for FAO/UN.

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, and the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative (Administration), and as part of the Administration team, the UN Youth Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Support in initiating a range of personnel actions such as appointments, ex-tensions, separations etc.; • Assist in analysing, and processing a variety of human resources requests re-lated to entitlements and benefits; • Support the briefing and de-briefing of staff related to FAO HR policies, guide-lines, rules and regulations, in collaboration with the administration team; • Draft correspondence, reports and statistics related to all human resources functions as appropriate; • Assist in maintaining and updating confidential personnel information, records and files; ensure completeness and accuracy of records and relevant follow-up actions are taken in the system; • Support in investigating and resolving payment inquiries in collaboration with finance staff; • Support in gathering new updates related to HR policies and procedures from FAO’s system, orient and providing guidance to other human resources sup-port staff in project offices; • Participate in the preparation of training materials and delivery of training to administrative staff in the Organization; and • Perform other duties as required.

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Empowering Others ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Judgement and Decision-making ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Leadership ☒ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

Human Resources Management (demonstrated interest and/or experience, up to two years). Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, lies under the Phase 1 of the UN Security classification, but is subject to change depending on the development of the security situation. Living conditions in Kathmandu are good. Comfortable inexpensive flats (furnished and unfurnished) are available in Kathmandu. Both imported and local foods and clothing are abundantly available. There is a short supply of water while it is also not safe to drink without treatment. Public transport is easily available and generally reliable though traffic congestion is extremely high. Kathmandu has a moderate climate with coldest temperature reaching just above zero at the night during the winter and mild but humid during the monsoon period, mid-June to end September.