Job Opportunity at Food and Agriculture Organization
POSITION: Senior Human Resources Business Partner Officer
Key Functions
- Leads or participates in HR teams and committees across the organization and represents FAO at interagency meetings.
- Works closely with top leaders and managers to align HR strategies with the organization’s goals and challenges, ensuring HR supports overall objectives.
- Helps create workforce plans to predict staffing needs and monitors their implementation to ensure the organization has the right people with the right skills at the right time.
- Works with hiring managers and recruitment teams to attract and hire key talent based on operational and program needs.
- Supports managers in performance management, including setting expectations, evaluating performance, and providing feedback.
- Identifies skill gaps and ensures staff receive training to enhance their abilities and support career growth while planning for future talent needs.
- Assists with change initiatives by helping employees adjust to new processes and structures through clear communication and engagement.
- Encourages a positive work environment by promoting a supportive culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating initiatives to improve employee satisfaction.
- Analyzes organizational structures and recommends changes to improve efficiency and alignment with strategic goals, advising on team composition and roles.
- Ensures HR practices follow established rules and contributes to policy development to reduce legal risks.
- Uses HR data to understand workforce trends and program effectiveness, providing insights for decision-making and strategic recommendations to managers.
- Reports on key HR metrics like turnover rates and employee engagement to track the impact of HR initiatives and find areas for improvement.
- Advises managers on leadership, team dynamics, and people management, providing guidance and coaching.
- Provides feedback to compensation specialists to ensure pay and benefits meet the organization’s needs for attracting and retaining talent.
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced degree in human resources management, business administration, organizational development, law, or a related field.
- Ten years of relevant experience in various HR areas, focusing on organizational design and talent acquisition.
- Full proficiency in English and intermediate proficiency in another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
Competencies
- Focus on results.
- Ability to lead, engage, and empower others.
- Strong communication skills.
- Partnering and advocating for HR needs.
- Knowledge sharing and striving for continuous improvement.
- Strategic thinking and technical skills.
Additional Requirements
- Experience in multiple locations or fields, especially in field positions, is essential.
- Relevant experience in HR management, particularly in organizational design and talent acquisition.
- Knowledge and experience in HR management within the United Nations system is a strong advantage.
- Familiarity with computerized HR systems and their application.
- Experience in designing and advocating for HR change initiatives.
- Proven ability to solve complex HR issues while focusing on client needs.
- An HR professional certification is a plus.
- Proficiency in another FAO official language is a strong advantage.
How to Apply for this Job at Food and Agriculture Organization
Closing Date: February 4, 2025
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