Human Resources Specialist

Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations

Job Location:

Cairo - Egypt

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Organizational Setting

The main aim of the FAO Country Offices which are headed by an FAO Representative is to assist governments in developing policies programmes and projects to achieve food security and nutrition and reduce hunger and malnutrition promote sustainable agricultural development reduce rural poverty develop inclusive agri-food systems and strengthen livelihood resilience in line with the Organizations Strategic Objectives and United Nations global and Government of Egypts national Sustainable Development Goals.

Reporting Lines

The National Human Resources Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and in close collaboration with the HR Unit in the Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) other Units and colleagues in the office.

Technical Focus

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing administrative tasks related to the hiring of national and international affiliate workforce in accordance with FAO rules and regulations.

Tasks and responsibilities

Coordinate the overall hiring plan for hiring of national and international affiliate workforce.
Develop and/or review Terms of Reference of affiliate workforce and ensure compliance with current standards and regulations.
Coordinate and manage the publication of calls to attract candidates for vacancies related to national and international affiliate workforce ensuring proper dissemination to attract qualified talent.
Organize and facilitate the selection process including coordinating interviews with the selection panel and preparing reports on evaluated candidates.
Manage the complete cycle of contracts for national and international affiliate workforce in the Global Resource Management System (GRMS) ensuring the collection and verification of required documentation.
Supervise the validity of contracts for national and international affiliate workforce and take appropriate measures in coordination with supervisors for renewal or termination as necessary.
Provide administrative support including recording worked hours for the payment of fees to national and international consultants and other related tasks.
Collaborate in implementing actions to promote a respectful and harmonious work environment aligned with the organizations values and commitments.
Facilitate knowledge exchange and best practices within the office promoting collaboration continuous learning and innovation.
Assist in the performance evaluation process of national and international consultants providing logistical and administrative support for the preparation and recording of their performance evaluation reports (QAR).
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Perform other tasks as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

University degree in in Human Resources Planning and Development Business Administration or in any related fields;
At least five years of relevant experience in human resources management and administration;
Working knowledge (level C) of English and Arabic;
National of Egypt.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

Work experience in more than one location or area of work;
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Strong organizational and planning skills and commitment to discretion and confidentiality;
Familiarity with UN human resource administrative procedures and systems;
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application interview meeting processing)
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment accreditation any residency or visa requirements and security clearances.

FAO seeks gender geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture
Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAOs values
FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications and language skills
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application
Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work character education military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAOs behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications assessment tests background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by withdrawing your application in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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Required Experience:

Organizational SettingThe main aim of the FAO Country Offices which are headed by an FAO Representative is to assist governments in developing policies programmes and projects to achieve food security and nutrition and reduce hunger and malnutrition promote sustainable agricultural development reduc...