Human Resources Officer Policy P4 Rome Italy
Human Resources Officer Policy P4 Rome Italy
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
30 April 202523:59GMT01:00 Central European Time (Rome)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive diverse and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training accreditation coaching mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country regional and global offices around the world and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
ABOUT HR OFFICER (POLICY) AT WFP:
This position is based at Headquarters (HQ) and reports directly to the Chief HR Policy & Compliance and functions under the overall guidance of the HR Director.
THE ROLE:
To lead and provide strategic guidance and technical expertise on HR policy matters ensuring alignment with WFPs HR strategic objectives international best practices and coherence between HR policies and broader strategic initiatives within WFP and the UN Common System. To provide authoritative interpretation and advice on HR policies contribute to interagency discussions support policy implementation and drive innovative solutions in HR management.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not allinclusive within delegated authority):
Work in close cooperation with HR teams in Global Headquarters and Country Offices; review develop and revise policies. Provide expert advice on feasibility soundness legality and compatibility with existing rules and guidelines and potential impact on other functional areas across the Organization.
Support the Chief of Policy to establish clear priorities for HR policy development and ensure coherence among HR policies and alignment with strategic priorities and initiatives taking place within the Organization and the UN Common system.
Provide authoritative interpretation and guidance on the application of WFPs HR policies and practices and the FAO Staff Rules and Regulations to HR senior management managers and staff on the basis of formal rules and guidelines exceptions and precedents rulings and opinions of the Legal Division.
Ensure compliance with WFPs HR policies FAO Staff Rules and UN systemwide HR frameworks. Monitor the application of HR policies to identify potential risks inconsistencies and gaps and take proactive measures to address them. Assess the overall effectiveness of new or revised policies at regular intervals.
Provide advice and support to the Office of the Director of Human Resources on HR and management policies within the context of WFPs HR strategy the UN General Assembly decisions the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) recommendations and decisions as well as internal reform efforts.
Consult with HR teams across WFP to ensure the harmonization of policies and practices particularly when adapting policies to local contexts in Country Offices and Regional Offices to maintain uniformity across the organization.
Facilitate consultations with various stakeholders including staff representative bodies functional area and senior management to gather input address concerns and ensure HR policies reflect diverse perspectives while aligning with WFPs strategic priorities.
Develop innovative HR solutions tailored to WFPs unique needs incorporating best practices and addressing the diverse requirements of stakeholders across Country Offices Regional Offices and functional areas.
Develop recommendations for policy adjustments based on data insights workforce analysis and internal/external benchmarks ensuring alignment with WFPs strategic goals and emerging HR challenges.
Prepare position papers on HR issues for discussions or presentation at interagency platforms such as the HR Network & ICSC. Represent WFP HR in internal working groups and task forces reviewing HR policies and their linkages to other functional areas.
Support the effective rollout and implementation of new or revised HR policies by leading and participating in HR policy briefings communication initiatives and awarenessraising activities including visits to HR teams in the Regional and Country Office HR teams.
Facilitate capacitybuilding workshops to improve the skills of HR teams in policy interpretation implementation and compliance ensuring consistency in policy application across various regions.
Build networks and engage with HR counterparts in other UN agencies to exchange experiences share best practices and enhance interagency collaboration.
Other responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management Public or Business Administration law or a related social or behavioural science field or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.
Experience: A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible postgraduate experience in human resource management at least three years of which should have been in the area of HR Policy development.
Excellent knowledge of policy development and experience in implementation of new and/or redeveloped policies in a large UN agency.
Operational UN Common System HR experience in a countryspecific or regional setting.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic Chinese French Russian Spanish and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to develop clear goals aligned with agreed strategies and adjust plans and actions as needed.
Ability to develop creative strategies and express ideas clearly.
Strong skills in building collaborative internal and external relationships.
Ability to negotiate and make decisions on complex sensitive issues.
High motivation initiative and analytical problemsolving skills.
MORE ABOUT YOU:
You have:
Sound theoretical understanding of HR concepts and principles with a broad knowledge of best practices techniques and processes and specialised knowledge in a specific area.
Proven ability to manage small specialized teams with a focus on coaching and mentoring team members to support their development.
Strong communication skills with the ability to persuade influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to design develop manage and implement HR policies procedures and new programs.
Excellent drafting and presentation skills.
Business acumen project management skills and commercial understanding.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This is an International Professional position andis open to all nationalities.
Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as nonrotational which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixedterm contract with a probationary period of one position is open to both internal and external candidates.
WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards()including basic salary post adjustment relocation entitlementvisa travel and shipment allowances 30 days annual leave home leave an education grant for dependent children a pension plan and medical insurance.
The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome Italy to take up this assignment.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport recommendation letters academic certificates etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse all forms of discrimination any kind of harassment sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) FAO Finance Committee WFP External Auditor WFP Audit Committee Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
