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Job Opportunity at Food and Agriculture Organization
POSITION: HR Specialist (RAF)
Organizational Setting
The Regional Office for Africa is in charge of leading FAO’s response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture, and rural development, including the identification, planning, and execution of priority programs in the region. It assures a multidisciplinary approach to programming, defines priority areas of action for the Organization in Africa, and, in partnership with headquarters offices and divisions, develops, promotes, and oversees FAO’s strategy in response to regional priorities.
RAF also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization’s Work Programme and Budget, as well as the implementation of authorized regional programmes and projects, evaluates program implementation levels, and brings attention to faults and shortcomings. RAF establishes and maintains relationships with regional institutions, especially Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs).
The Regional Office promotes regional policy discourse on food security, agriculture, and rural development issues, enables the formation of regional partnerships, and helps to create capacity and mobilize resources for food security, agriculture, and rural development in the region.
Reporting Lines
The Human Resources Specialist works under the direction of the Regional HR Officer, the overall technical guidance of the Human Resources Division, and in close coordination with the regional Human Resources Unit to fulfill the following functions:
Technical Focus
The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for coordinating and carrying out HR-related responsibilities in compliance with FAO norms and regulations.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Assist with annual recruiting planning under the leadership of the regional HR Officer.
- Monitor and analyze the percentage of filled and empty positions in the Regional Office and its decentralized offices, as well as data and statistics on post occupancy, staff category and grade, funding type, and gender distribution.
- Assist the regional HR Officer with day-to-day management of the Regional HR Unit, as well as supporting the efficient and effective delivery of HR services.
- Attend internal and external meetings as needed by the regional HR Officer.
- Coordinate and communicate with key business units/stakeholders, including the Human Resources Division and the Shared Service Centre, about HR strategy, policies, guidelines, and the implementation of corporate HR initiatives in the Region.
- Assist the regional HR Officer in ensuring the smooth execution of regional HR initiatives.
- Advise hiring managers on staffing and affiliate workforce issues.
- Prepare information notes on key HR issues for Senior Management’s visits and missions.
- Assist with the employment of personnel and affiliate labor.
- Coordinate post-management actions at regional and national offices.
- Support internal and external HR audits and ensure that agreed-upon actions/recommendations are completed.
- Identify capacity gaps and training requirements for the HR staff, and recommend strategies to close the gap through capacity development or other knowledge sharing opportunities.
- Maintain secrecy and use discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Carry out additional duties as assigned.
Minimum requirements
- Advanced university degree (for consultants) or university degree (only for PSAs) in human resources, law, social sciences, business administration, international relations, or a similar discipline.
- At least 5 years (level B) of relevant experience in human resources management in an enterprise with global reach.
- Working knowledge of English (Level C) and a basic understanding (Level B) of one of the other FAO languages (for consultants).
FAO Core Competencies
- Results-oriented focus
- Teamwork, communication, relationship building, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Technical/functional skills
- Relevant experience in international recruitment
- Experience with HR information management systems
- Knowledge of HR policies in the UN system preferred
- Strong written communication skills to tailor outputs to various audiences.
- Working knowledge of French is considered a benefit.
Please keep in mind that all applicants must follow the FAO values of commitment to FAO, respect for everyone, integrity, and transparency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO charges no fees at any level of the recruitment process (application, interview, and processing).
- Please take note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees received from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list.
- Please keep in mind that FAO only considers higher education qualifications obtained from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), which is updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) and the United
- Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be found at http://www.whed.net/
- For further information, please visit the FAO job website.
- Appointment will be contingent on proof that the individual is medically fit, accreditation, any residency or visa restrictions, and security clearance.
How to Apply for this Job Opportunity at Food and Agriculture Organization
Closing Date: May 30, 2024
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