Key Results

Effective and efficient provision of human resources support to the regional HR unit in the Regional Office.

Key Functions

• Delivers or supports delivery of services in the area of human resources management;
• Researches and analyses human resource policy and best practices, maintains operational information and statistics, and drafts related reports as required;
• Carries out routine and standard HR processes;
• Contributes to the development training materials and/or arranges training sessions for management and employees;
• Provides HR information and advice to management and employees on routine matters;
• Participates on project teams and work groups.

Specific Functions

Supports the recruitment of staff and affiliate workforce (non-staff): prepares and disseminates Vacancy Announcements (VAs), validates screening results, prepares interviews schedules, contacts candidates/panel members and coordinates logistics;

Prepares relevant documents for newly-recruited employees, follows up with onboarding process and orientation arrangements;

Supports the organization of training, workshops and webinars for staff development and learning, and explores internal/external training opportunities;

Coordinates with HR team for timely response to HR related queries; reviews individual cases and makes recommendations for actions to the HR Officer;

Drafts routine correspondence for HR related matters and assists in the preparation of administrative reports, notes for file, etc.;

Contributes to the maintenance of database of affiliate workforce (NSHR) for local recruitment, ensures a readily available roster for selection;

Assists the HR Officer in preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), internal guidelines, and best practices for the HR unit;

Performs any other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

One year of relevant experience in human resources and/or public administration in a national or international organization, non-profit organization, or private sector;

Advanced university degree in a field related to human resources, business management and/or public administration, social science, political science, psychology or other relevant field;

Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions;

Extent and relevance of experience in the area of management and administration, HR support, HR policy, recruitment, talent outreach, staff development, retention and/or HR operations;

Familiarity with HR management systems, including HR data systems, is an asset.