Human Resources Officer - World Food Programme

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to end global hunger. Every day, WFP works around the globe to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

We are building an Human Resources Officer Talent Pool that will be comprised of highly competent professionals who can play a key role in helping achieve zero hunger. All applicants will go through a comprehensive selection and assessment process to demonstrate their technical and organisational capabilities and the potential to grow and work across different field locations. Successful applicants will remain in the Talent Pool for 12 months, and can be considered for short or long-term international professional employment opportunities at entry and mid-management levels (P2 and P3), in Country Offices, Regional Bureaux and Headquarters.

Strategic Purpose of the Function

WFP’s greatest strength is its dedicated people working tirelessly around the world to reduce hunger, often under difficult conditions where security threats and risks to personal safety are considerable. The global context in which WFP operates is rapidly changing which means the need for effective people management is becoming important than ever before. HR plays a key role to support WFP in implementing its People Strategy successfully so we will continue to have a high performing and competent workforce to deliver the best outcomes for the people we serve.

Job Purpose

· P2 level: HR Officers at the P2 level operate with minimal supervision, and provide guidance to junior staff to ensure that operational and project objectives are achieved. As strategic business partners, HR Officers will deliver a professional, client-focused HR services, partnering with managers to implement HR solutions in line with WFP corporate priorities.

· P3 level: HR Officers at the P3 level manage a small team of staff to ensure strategies and plans are implemented across an assigned area. They work independently, using technical knowledge and expertise to analyse data, prepare reports, provide advice and solutions to problems, and identify opportunities for improvements. They develop core processes and procedures and manage the delivery of professional, client-focused HR services, partnering with senior managers to contribute to the implementation of HR solutions in line with WFP corporate priorities.

Qualification Requirements

Education:

· Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or other relevant field, or First University degree with two additional years of relevant work experience from the minimum experience requirement stated below.

Experience:

· P2 level: At least three years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in the relevant field.

· P3 level: At least five years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in the relevant field.

Functional Capabilities*(scope of capabilities will vary by grade level)*:

· Deep business acumen and strategic business viewpoint;

· Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills to influence and collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts across business functions, levels and geographical areas;

· Ability to work with ambiguity and build consensus across diverse and global teams;

· Ability to demonstrate high personal impact and influence to build a trusted advisor relationship with business leaders;

· Solid understanding of HR procedures, principles and concepts.

Organisational Capabilities:

· Purpose – ability to align individual purpose to WFP’s mission.

· People- support our people to be the best equipped to serve our beneficiaries.

· Partnership – lead across boundaries to deliver the best for our beneficiaries.

· Performance – deliver practical, sustainable, solutions to achieve WFP’s mission.

Language:

· Fluency in oral and written English.

· Although intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages) is mandatory for fixed-term posts, for some roles exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Terms and Conditions

For fixed-term appointment, WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. For more details about the UN grading system and the compensation package, please visit icsc.un.org

HOW TO APPLY:

ApplicationProcedures:

Go to: http://bit.ly/1CAvEc4

Step 1: Click on “Description” to better understand the actual accountabilities and requirements at different levels.

Step 2: Click on “Apply” to create an online CV and answer application questions to submit your application.

Deadline for applications:31 January 2015