Roster Human Resources Officer

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 89,721 USD and 121,863 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objectives of the Human Resources Unit are to carry out in an efficient and timely manner, all human resources activities for the WHO Regional Office for Africa and 47 countries in the African region, including position classification, recruitment, contract administration, policy formulation and staff development and to provide advice on personnel matters to senior management and approximately 2200 fixed and short term staff members in the region.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general guidance of the Senior Human Resources Officer and the direct supervision of the Human Resources Officer, the incumbent will perform the following duties in the context of the portfolio of activities within his/her responsibility: Manage a range of issues related to staff contract management and processing including monitoring appropriate use of various types of contracts in consultation with HR Specialist, Administrative Law Officer; Leads the advocacy for the implementation, monitoring and contract compliance; Interact with Managers to identify contract related issues and propose proactive solutions in a timely manner; Develop checklists and tools for contracts. Create a repository reference where all information on contracts can be found easily by staff and managers; Manage staff separations in compliance with proper rules and procedures; Provide Support/Advise to Management on interpretation of new contract and separation guidelines and policies; Provide guidance to staff on staff entitlements and benefits. Serve as a resource person for induction workshops for new staff in these areas; Respond to queries related to staff entitlements and benefits; Responsible for maintenance of HR data records, management and reporting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in human resources/personnel management, public or business administration, law or social sciences, or any other related field.

Desirable:

Experience

Essential: At least 2 years of experience in Human Resource management. Desirable: Experience in HR Operations within the UN System.

Functional Knowledge and Skills

• Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position

  A thorough knowledge of human resources principles and practices. Excellent knowledge of contract management. Knowledge of staff Benefits and Entitlements. Ability to draft correspondence clearly and concisely.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Knowing and managing yourself Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English or French and working knowledge of the other.

Desirable: The above language requirements are interchangeable.

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 50,377 (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. 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.

• For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.