Regional Human Resources Manager

Contract

This is a P-5 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 10 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 168,077 USD and 210,639 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Administration and Finance division provides administrative and financial services to all the regional activities and programmes to facilitate the achievement of WHO objectives.

The objectives of the Human Resources Unit are to carry out, in a strategic, timely and service-oriented manner, all human resources activities for the WHO Regional Office and country offices under its responsibility, including workforce planning and analysis, staffing, policy formulation and interpretation, medical services, learning and development, conflict resolution, and strategic advice on human resources matters to staff and management.

The Regional Human Resources Manager (RHRM) oversees human resources function at the WHO Regional Office and ensures the proper application of established staff rules, regulations, policies and practices. The RHRM also implements the various elements of the HR strategy, provides guidance and counsel on HR policy matters and issues, proposes, develops for approval, and implements HR policies which align regional and global HR strategy and HR management with WHO business strategy and performance.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general guidance of the Director of Administration and Finance, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties:

1. Workforce planning and organizational development:

-actively participates in establishment of and manages the implementation of HR strategic plan that supports the Organization to achieve its goals within timeframes and budget;

-works with senior management to identify HR implications of those strategic objectives and priorities,

-advises on job design and ensures the provision of all related services;

-supports and advises managers in planning current and future staffing needs.

2. Policy development and implementation:

-conducts regular reviews of policies, procedures, and practices (including private sector best practices);

-develops and recommends improvements as necessary;

-ensures timely communication of changes in global HR policies and procedures to management and staff and ensures compliance;

-proactively introduces innovative solutions such as HR policies, rules and approaches to support achievement of organizational needs and effectiveness and acts as a change agent through improvement in HR processes.

3. Staffing:

-develops, implements and administers short and long term recruitment strategies;

-establishes and manages processes for recruitment, hiring and orientation for all levels of jobs;

-educates managers on developing effective post descriptions;

-advises on assessment of competencies required for certain jobs, succession planning options, and use of available resources to attract and retain qualified staff;

-reviews best practices for employment, implements and communicates improvements, and documents policies and procedures;

-develops, analyzes, and communicates key employment metrics.

4. Performance management and staff relations:

-ensures establishment and promotion of proper performance management practices;

-works closely with senior management on continuing improvement of performance evaluations process that will make sure that staff are provided with effective feedback on their performance and career prospects with a view to increased commitment and enhanced learning/development;

-liaise with HQ on further development of performance management matters;

-establishes and promotes transparent and consistent application of the staff regulations and rules;

-works to ensure a positive staff relations environment that minimizes workplace disputes/conflicts and sets a high standard of integrity and outstanding service to all staff;

-establishes and promotes excellent relationship with the Staff Association, the respectful workplace working group, the task force on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PRSEAH) (including management of a future regional focal point under RHRM), and other related groups.

5. Learning and staff development:

-develops strategies for achievement of competencies and maximum effectiveness of staff;

-provides direction to the development and implementation of training programmes to enhance effectiveness at the managerial, technical and support levels;

-establishes and maintains productive collaboration in WHO global learning and development community.

6. Lead the Human Resources Unit:

-provides leadership and guidance to the HR team ensuring that activities are carried out in a highly professional and timely manner;

-optimises the performance of the Section's staff through motivation, continuous learning, workload management and workflow improvements, cultivates strong, proactive, long-term partnership between the HR team and other divisions, units, offices and teams within the Organization and develops deep knowledge of the business and HR role.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced university degree in HR management, organizational development, education, psychology or related field. Desirable: Studies or training in law, labor relations, or other areas of essential education not covered above.

Experience

Essential: Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or a related area, of which at least seven (7) years in a managerial position at the national and international level. Desirable: Experience in HR management in an international organization or private enterprise with international operations.

Skills

A thorough knowledge of human resources principles, management and practices as well as procedures and operations in an international organization. Proven ability to be a collaborative leader and creative problem solver who has demonstrated success as a transformational leader in building a high performing team. A record of innovation in policy and program delivery, progressive management responsibilities, technical expertise in HR. Tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with staff of diverse nationalities. Very good written and oral communication skills. Ability to conceptualize, plan and organize work requiring in-depth understanding of its strategic direction. Able to respond positively to change and identify client's needs and propose appropriate solutions. Ability to make timely decisions and deal constructively with conflict. Knowledge of automated personnel systems is desirable.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Moving forward in a changing environment Promoting innovation and organizational learning Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of written and spoken English.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 89,837 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3713 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

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 prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• 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.