International Consultant - Human Resources Officer, CST Level II, based in Addis Ababa (1)

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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, physical or mental disability.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

JOB TITLE: Human Resources Officer
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Consultant  Level 2
UNIT/DIVISION: Human Resources
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
DURATION: 11 Months
REPORTING LINE: Head of HR

ABOUT WFP

Assisting 91.4 million people in around 83 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. On any given day, WFP has 5,000 trucks, 20 ships and 92 planes on the move, delivering food and other assistance to those in most need. Every year, we distribute more than 15 billion rations at an estimated average cost per ration of US$ 0.31. These numbers lie at the roots of WFP’s unparalleled reputation as an emergency responder, one that gets the job done quickly at scale in the most difficult environments. WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations.

WFP Ethiopia is working with the government and other humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This job is based in Addis Ababa WFP Country Office. Job holder report to  Head of HR or the designate.

JOB PURPOSE

To manage the delivery of professional, client-focused HR services, partnering with senior managers to contribute to the implementation of HR solutions in line with WFP corporate priorities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Conduct recruitment of International Consultants, Limited Fixed Term, Fixed Term staff and ensure all requirements for recruitment have been received, i.e., approved recruitment request and necessary funding code are in place. Moreover, also manage current STP’s until lapse of the contract type;
2. Provide all the requirements for identified Fixed – Term positions posted on WFP Advertisement system for the reassignment exercise;
3. Provide advice to recruiting managers on salaries/honoraria and other related benefits for a better hiring decision.
4. Advice International staff under recruitment on related entitlements and other allowances and incentives in line with HR riles and regulations and as per contractual terms;
5. Review, analyze, determine, and recommend level of remuneration as per applicable consultancy Honorarium Directive;
6. Focal point for MSS actions (budget & position management) to ensure timely appointment, reappointment, and extension of contracts against well established and funded positions.
7. Monitor contract expiry date (NTE) to ascertain extension, reappointment and/or separation action is taken in good time to avoid staff falling off payroll and/or eliminate discrepancies in payroll;
8. Assign, provide and confirm necessary funding/charge codes to relevant staff in HQ in consultation with Finance/Budget and/or Fund Manager;
9. Monitor positions funding expiry date and take necessary action to assign necessary funding to affected position, in consultation with Finance/Budget and/or Funding Manager;

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Cont.. - International Staff Administration

1. Provide orientation and briefing to newly recruits and/or reassigned staff;
2. Provide professional advice to managers on staffing and recruitment/hiring decisions;
3. Provide guidance to staff in the interpretation of policies and procedures including their application to non-standards or new business process situation;
4. Maintain accurate and updated statistics of Internationally Recruited Staff;
5. Liaise with HQ on different issues related to International staff administration;

6. Determine staff eligibility to different entitlements/benefits such as R&R, home leave, family visit and ensure rules and regulations governing those entitlements are adhered to prior to approval;
7. Process separations and advise staff on separation clearance requirements;

8. Perform any other duties as required. 

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.
Experience: Typically, five years or more of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in Human Resources with an interest in International humanitarian, development. Experience of managing small teams of staff with related areas of expertise.
Knowledge & Skills:
1. Sound theoretical understanding of HR concepts and principles with a broad knowledge of best practices, techniques and process.
2. Ability to lead, coach and motivate a team. Good communication sills with the ability to persuade, influence and adapt, communication style to different situations and individuals. Knowledge of common business principles and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems. Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships with human resources counterparts, managers and staff within HQ/regional/Country office. Ability to work independently.
3. Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

16 December 2021

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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.