Roster for Human Resources Specialist, P-3, Fixed-Term, Multiple Duty Stations

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 113,168 USD and 148,184 USD.

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Background and Justification

Purpose of the Position

The position is to provide a full range of human resources management services heading the human resources team of a WHO country office with a small number of staff. The Human Resources Specialist provides support to the Head of the WHO Country Office on human resources planning and management and ensures that HR services for staff at the country office are consistent, in accordance with WHO's staff regulations and rules, policies and procedures, aligned with the needs of the country operations plan and responsive to evolving changes in mandate, operational priorities and budgetary imperatives.

The major expected outputs are the provision of operational HR services on all HR-issues and the efficient and effective management of the dedicated HR team, and through this a discernible contribution to the overall successful implementation of the WHO country operation goals.

Job Description

Objectives of the Division and of the immediate Strategic Objective

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 division functions as a one-stop-shop for all selection and recruitment related issues and HR services.

Organizational Context

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.

The Human Resources Specialist consults and collaborates with Human Resources Business Partner 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

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. Conducts 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. Preform all other related duties as assigned.

Recruitment Profile

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond

Functional Knowledge and Skills

• 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.

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.

Use of Language Skills

Essential: written and spoken English is required

Desirable: French or another WHO language

Other Skills

• 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.

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 USD79,764 (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 will be used to fill multiple positions at the same grade level in different duty stations.
• "Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service."
• 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.
• 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.
• 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]