HR Operations & Talent Management Specialist (Fixed-Term G6)

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

WHY WORK AT WFP?

SAVING & CHANGING LIVES ❤
Make a difference the world will notice.
We are driven by our mission to fight world hunger and feed people’s dreams of a brighter future.

GLOBAL COMMUNITY 🌍
Build bridges that unite people across the world.
Being part of a global, diverse and multicultural community like WFP, will continuously expose you to new ideas and perspectives.
How we deliver our mission in deep respect for personal and cultural differences and close collaboration between every member of our global team, will certainly enrich your experience and knowledge on so many levels. 

UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES 💡
Unlock possibilities you never thought you'd find.
WFP goes anywhere it is needed and does whatever it takes to get the job done.

LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE ⭐
Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential.
WFP offers the kind of life-changing experiences you’re unlikely find in many other organizations.

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JOB PURPOSE

This position is based in the Regional Bureau for the Middle East, Northern Africa, Central Asia and Eastern Europe, based in Cairo. The core function of the Regional Bureau is to provide strategic guidance, technical support and oversight to 16 countries in the region, including providing support to emergencies such as Yemen, Libya and Syrian refugees.

The position of Human Resources Associate will report to the HR Officer, and will be part of the team responsible for ensuring high standard end-to-end HR services for approximately 200 employees and managers in the Regional Bureau office.

The HR Associate will deliver a full range of HR support services, to ensure accurate implementation of WFP policies and procedures and facilitate the effective functioning of client-focused and strategy-oriented HR services.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Act as the main focal point for employees in the Regional Bureau Office, following the highest standards of customer orientation.
• Ensure qualitative and effective execution of core HR operations, fully leveraging available technology and best practices from in/outside WFP.
• Ensure a smooth and qualitative execution of payroll for all contract categories, effectively liaising with relevant RBC units, external agencies and Headquarter colleagues;
• Oversee and manage the end-to-end contract management process, including the acquiring of required approvals, preparation of contracts and taking system actions;
• Ensure a smooth separation process, with a focus on the employee experience and acquiring the needed information for the organization through exit interviews and analysis of the respective data;
• Act as the main focal point for HR-related benefits and entitlements and provide guidance and timely response to WFP employees on queries related to benefits and entitlements, including medical insurance and pension;
• Assist defining a relevant Learning & Development strategy for the Regional Bureau and take the lead in implementing an enhanced learning culture with relevant learning solutions;
• Assist developing a high-performing workplace culture and manage the roll-out of the initiatives and related communications;
• Take the lead in a regular and consistent HR communication (HR calendar, payroll calendar, etc) all year long;
• Participate in building an engaged workforce and support with the implementation of Employee Engagement Survey action plan;
• Review, optimize and further streamline, simplify the HR processes to ensure effective and efficient HR transactions;
• Ensure high-standard reports and trackers are maintained on all the above processes, to run regular reports on HR operational workload;
• Share knowledge and experience with other HR colleagues in the region, providing inputs to colleagues from the regional team. Based on the performance and requirements in the region, travel to other countries is an option.
• Other tasks and duties based on operational requirements and interests of the selected candidate.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Experience supervising junior employees
• Experience operating in a dynamic, international environment
• Proficiency in working with MS applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Advanced skills in using leading HR systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle) and a demonstrated ability to work well with new applications
• Demonstrated track-record of strong customer-orientation in previous jobs
• Strong team spirit
• Well organized and with attention to detail
• Hands-on, problem solver with the ability to constructively challenge status quo for the purpose of process improvement and optimization
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports, using Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to effectively collaborate with people from different backgrounds
• Good English writing skills

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
•  Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
•  Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
•  Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
•  Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
•  Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
•  Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
•  Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
•  Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
•  Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
•  Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
•  Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
•  Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Job Title: HR Associate
Typt & Level of Contract: Fixed-Term / Level 6
Duration & Start Date: 12 months (renewable) - Starting ASAP
Unit/Division: HR
Duty Station(City, Country): Regional Bureau in Cairo (RBC), Egypt
Reports To: HR Officer

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application no later than Saturday, June 8th, 2019.

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WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.