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Roster for Human Resources Officer (HRO) P3

Copenhagen

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Copenhagen
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Human Resources
    • EU/BOS Division of Business Operations
  • Closing Date: Closed

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
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The roster will be used for Fixed Term and Temporary Appointments, including full time and part time positions.

1. Recruitment – Talent acquisition, outreach and sourcing
2. Client Relations – Strategic, operational support and guidance
3. WHE Health Emergencies Programme – Operational workforce management

Specific post descriptions with specific duties will be issued at time of offer, depending on role and contractual modality

PURPOSE OF THE ROSTER

The purpose of these positions are to provide an internal consultancy on a range of HR issues with a focus on recruitment, performance management, career management and development, compensation & entitlements, staff and organizational development in order to support managers and staff of the assigned client groups. It also contributes to HR overall goal of creating a credible, pro-active HR Unit that is perceived by staff and management as a value-added resource where confidentiality is maintained, and creative solutions are developed.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Recruitment – Talent acquisition, outreach and sourcing – HR Recruitment Coordinator

• Oversee the work of the recruitment area in the HR team and coordinate work priorities across the team

• Work closely with hiring managers and recruitment assistants to establish outreach plans, key activities and agree on schedules and tools for the selection process

• Provide innovation to the recruitment area, especially for outreach activities and the selection process; with due respect to WHO's diversity targets. Work closely with hiring managers and recruitment assistants to establish outreach plans, key activities and agree on schedules and tools for the selection process.

• Guide and coach hiring managers and administrative officers/assistants on all aspects related to recruitment, both staff and non-staff ensuring timely advertisement and filling of vacancies.

• Ensure end-to-end support to the point of successful completion of onboarding the candidates

• Monitor trends and patterns in recruitment related issues to support management

• Ensure the accuracy of HR data and prepare periodic reports on recruitment actions.

• Gather and prepare HR recruitment information and data to inform for monitoring and reporting purposes including for internal and external auditors as necessary while ensuring the accuracy of HR data

• In accordance with established guidelines, interpret HR policies and procedures to brief, guide and advise hiring managers and selection panels on recruitments, considering established best HR practices, and the interest of the Organization.

• Develop and manager rosters and oversee hiring activities for non-staff workforce.

2. Human Resources Business Partner – Strategic, operational support and guidance

• Provide expert advice and support to managers to develop the programme’s workforce plans, including succession planning, design of functions and post description/terms of reference & defining candidate profiles and contractual modalities.

• Maintain overview of the current workforce including all contractual modalities in the assigned client groups to ensure appropriate and timely HR administrative processes are initiated, ensuring appropriate approval levels are obtained and timely processing by HR Global Service Center (GSC).

• Partner strategically and consult proactively with managers to address staffing matters and forecast recruitment options, providing advice on contractual modalities to implement programmes of work in the most efficient and optimal manner.

• Provide guidance and solutions to managers on a variety of operational HR matters, in line with the global policies and direction, to meet clients' needs and support programme implementation.

• Propose appropriate organizational structures, contractual modalities and workforce balance to best deliver operations.

• Support assigned client groups with the interpretation of workforce data and statistics against the HR strategies on diversity to meet WHO’s targets.

• In accordance with established guidelines, interpret HR policies and procedures to brief, guide and advise staff on a wide range of HR matters, considering established best HR practices, and the interest of the Organization.

• Support managers with the implementation of organizational changes through effective change management practices, information sharing, problem-solving, innovation and transformation initiatives.

• Monitor compliance of performance management cycles within client groups; pro-actively engage managers and staff to promote a culture of continuous performance management and improvement; partner with and coach managers and staff through staff relations issues to seek mutual understanding and resolution

3. WHE Health Emergencies Programme – Operational workforce management

• Partner strategically and consult proactively with managers to address staffing matters and forecast recruitment options, providing advice on contractual modalities to implement programmes of work in the most efficient and optimal manner.

• Provide guidance and solutions to managers on a variety of operational HR matters, in line with the global policies and direction, to meet clients' needs and support programme implementation.

• Propose appropriate organizational structures, contract modalities and workforce balance to best deliver operations.

• Support assigned client groups with the interpretation of workforce data and statistics against the HR strategies on diversity to meet WHO’s targets.

• In accordance with established guidelines, interpret HR policies and procedures to brief, guide and advise staff on a wide range of HR matters, taking into account established best HR practices, and the interests of the Organization.

• Support managers with the implementation of organizational changes through effective change management practices, information sharing, problem-solving, innovation and transformation initiatives.

• Monitor compliance of performance management cycles within client groups; pro-actively engage managers and staff to promote a culture of continuous performance management and improvement; partner with and coach managers and staff through staff relations issues to seek mutual understanding and resolution.

• Oversee recruitment and emergency deployments for the WHE programme; manage all fixed-term and temporary recruitment processes and liaise with concerned stakeholders for required actions and rapid response recruitments

• Ensure that all recruitments of non-staff are compliant with the Organization’s policies and that the usage of this workforce if fitting with the overall WHE programme.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration, Law, Social Sciences or related field, from an accredited/recognized Institution.

Desirable: Master level education in any of the above. Training in job design and classification of functions. Certification in career counselling. Knowledge of/training in employment law.

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years’ of human resources experience in at least three specialist areas such as workforce planning, talent acquisition, (recruitment and selections), entitlements and benefits, classification, performance and career progression, training and leadership development, management of contracts and/or workforce other than staff, including 2 years working exposure at the international level.

Desirable: Experience of working with HR and data management software. Experience working in WHO/UN. Experience of managing a team.

Use of language skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English

Desirable: Working knowledge of another WHO official language

WHO COMPETENCIES

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Producing results

Knowing and managing yourself

Moving forward in a changing environment

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 62,120 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1248 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice will be used to establish a roster of qualified candidates. Placement on the roster does not guarantee appointment to a position. Decisions on selection and appointment will be taken through a separate process

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO 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 through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.

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