Roster for HR Officer (Sourcing & Recruitment), P-2, Fixed-Term, Multiple Duty Stations

Contract

This is a P-2 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 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 87,414 USD and 118,730 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE DIVISION

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 Human Resources Management Unit provides effective HR management support and services to the WHO Western Pacific Region’s (WPRO) technical programmes. The immediate programme ensures the efficient management of all aspects of HR planning and selection services at WPRO, including rotation and reassignment of staff for all programmes and operations. Being a source of authoritative advice on practical HR planning and recruitment-related functions in particular, the programme functions as a one-stop-shop for all selection and recruitment related issues.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent, under the direct guidance and supervision of the Regional Human Resources Manager (RHRM) and working with assigned support staff in the execution of the full range of HR services will work in close collaboration across the HR Unit, with the HR Business Partners and hiring managers in the various Divisions and Country Offices across the Region to ensure timely organization of recruitment activities, selection panel schedules and tools used to facilitate fair efficient, fast and transparent selection process. He/she is accountable for the interpretation and implementation of Staff Regulations and Staff Rules which require sound judgement and technical accuracy in the applications of guidelines, procedural requirements and preparation of documentation for approval by the supervisor.

During the assignment, duties may be modified based upon the current needs of the Organization, being:

Recruitment and selection, Outreach and Rostering

• Contributes to the efficient management of filling vacancy positions in line with established selection and recruitment policies and procedures.
• Acts as a focal point for hiring managers and administrative officers/assistants on outreach, talent acquisition and recruitment activities, both staff and non-staff.
• Participates in the administration of selection procedures for fixed-term and temporary staff.
• Contributes to the organization of timely selection panels and serves as an HR Representative on selection panels and ensuring compliant process, adherence to confidentiality and emphasis on a transparent, consistent processes and on promoting organizational diversity and mobility policies as an organizational priority.
• Drafts and reviews vacancy announcements for consistency and adherence to the Organization’s policies, develop and review screening questions in close collaboration with the hiring manager.
• Screens and assesses applications, ensuring that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements are long/short-listed.
• Prepares and reviews interview questions, proposed presentation tasks, technical questions and tests proposed by the hiring manager for appropriateness and relevance to the position description.
• Reviews proposed long/shortlists to ensure that the evaluation criteria are in line with the vacancy announcement and advises the hiring manager and panel members on any inconsistencies.
• Contributes to the development of new recruitment tools to rate applicants in line with the WHO competency framework.
• Participates in the drafting of selection reports ensuring that all steps of the process are well documented, and the selection file is compliant with the Organization’s policies.
• Maintains various recruitment staff and non-staff rosters and ensures data is up to date to timely selection of successfully rostered candidates.
• Reports to the Regional Human Resources Manager on overall status of HR recruitment issues.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential A bachelor's degree in human resources management, public or business administration, or other related fields.

Desirable Advanced level university degree or training in one of the above-mentioned areas or certifications in the area of Human Resources management.

Experience

Essential

• At least two years of experience in the professional field of human resources management of which at least one year must be in conducting selection and recruitment processes.

Desirable

• HR experience in the UN system and/or a multinational environment.
• Demonstrated exposure at the international level.
• Proven experience in any of the following specialized areas of classification: contract administration, compensation, or performance management.
• Experience in the use of an ERP system such as Oracle or SAP.

• Experience in the use of an on-line recruitment platform such as Stellis would be an advantage.

  Skills

• Knowledge of human resources management practices, with a focus on outreach, screening, recruitment, and competency-based interview techniques.

• Excellent skills in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software; and other MS Office packages.
• Knowledge of latest IT based recruitment systems and good skills in ERP systems.
• Knowledge of other international organizations’ practices in areas of talent acquisition would be an advantage.
• Integrity, tack and discretion in dealing with others.
• Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Setting an example

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 USD61,680 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), and a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station. 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.
• This vacancy notice will be used to fill multiple positions at the same grade level in different duty stations.
• IP vacancy notices: "Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service."
• 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.
• For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.
• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics. The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to [email protected]