Human Resources Support Specialist

Organizational Setting

The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food and nutrition security and to reduce malnutrition, to help develop the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. To this end, Human Resources Support Specialist performs a large variety of routine HR related tasks such as recruitments, staff development, remuneration and performance management to assist the Representation to achieve its goals. The post is based in FAO Representation in Tehran, the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Administration), and overall guidance of the Regional HR Officer, the incumbent will be working with different units to process timely recruitment and HR related requests and will perform the tasks described below.

Technical Focus

The incumbent's work directly impacts on the smooth operations and the quality of overall output of the work unit. He/ she plays a lead role in the provision of Human Resources support for successful achievement of the organizational unit’s mandate.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Analyse, answer and follow-up on a variety of human resources requests and enquiries from staff and non-staff; provide guidance on relevant human resources guidelines and procedures; • Provide support services related to the employment and servicing of staff and non-staff (e.g. provide support in the following processes: appointments, extensions, transfers, etc).; • Provide briefing and de-briefing of personnel, provide information as to staff and non-staff entitlements and specificities of contracts • Provide support with the recruitment process of non-staff employees, including the preparation of vacancy announcements; communicate with applicants and prepare offers/terms of employment; • Collect and research background information; update organization charts and staffing tables for internal use; draft correspondence, reports and statistics related to all human resources functions as appropriate; • Review, maintain and update confidential personnel information, records and files; ensure completeness and accuracy of records and that follow-up system on actions are taken; • Coordinate the preparation, completion, implementation, and report on yearly staff learning plans; • Perform other duties as required

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Secondary Education. • Minimum 2 years of experience working in similar senior HR/Administration role. • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. • Proven communications skills and fluent in English and Persian. • National of the Islamic Republic of Iran or resident in the country with a regular work permit. FAO Core Competencies

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