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World Health Organization (WHO) HR Officer Vacancy Available (Sourcing and Recruitment). Apply Today!

UN Jobs Admin April 26, 2024

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World Health Organization (WHO) HR Officer Vacancy Available (Sourcing and Recruitment). Apply Today!

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Program Details

Grade: P3

Contractual Arrangement: Multiple contractual arrangements

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Variable

Closing Date: May 31, 2024, 2:59:00 PM

Primary Location: Multiple locations

Organization: HQ/HRT Human Resources and Talent Management BOS

Schedule: Full-time

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

World Health Organization (WHO) is hiring an HR Officer for the Vacancy Available (Sourcing and Recruitment). The Department of Human Resources and Talent Management (HRT) is responsible for providing a sound, well managed, responsive and efficient Organization-wide Human Resources Management strategy and global HR advisory services which support the work of WHO and its Member States, encompassing, but not limited to: HR Policy Development, Organizational Design and Job Classification, Talent Management (including Succession Planning, Global Staffing, Career Development and Training, Rotation and Mobility), application of the UN Common System’s Compensation and Benefits, HR Legal Advisory Services, Administration of Justice, Global Staff/Management relations, representation of WHO in inter-agency UN Common System HR initiatives. This roster can be used to fill temporary and fixed-term positions in several duty stations.

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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will have some or all of the following assigned duties:

1. Outreach

Supports hiring managers in identifying the best and most appropriate outreach activities to target the talents.
Sources potential candidates through various channels, such as hosting or participating in career events/job fairs, online channels (social platforms, professional networks).
Continuously remains abreast of the latest trends in the field of talent acquisition to further and promote the Organization’s brand and reputation as an employer.
Manages a variety of outlets, such as job postings and social media, while effectively targeting the right kinds of candidates for the job.
Seeks out and recommends creative new ways of sourcing talent.

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2. Recruitment and selection

Manages vacant posts of assigned level/group and ensures adherence to policies and procedures in filling these posts.
Provides guidance to hiring managers and administrative officers/assistants on all aspects related to outreach, talent acquisition and recruitment, both staff and non-staff.
Administers selection procedures for fixed-term and temporary staff, advising staff members at all levels of relevant rules and regulations, procedures and practices.
Serves as an HR Representative on selection panels and ensures there is an adherence to confidentiality and emphasis on a transparent, consistent process and on promoting organizational diversity and mobility policies as an organizational priority.
Reviews vacancy announcements for consistency and adherence to the Organization’s policies; develops and reviews screening questions in close collaboration with the hiring managers.
Works closely with hiring managers and recruitment assistants to establish key activities and agree on schedule and tools for the selection process to ensure an efficient and fast process.
Screens and assesses applications, ensuring that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements are long/short-listed.
Develops and reviews interview questions, proposed presentation tasks, technical questions and tests proposed by the hiring manager for appropriateness and relevance to the job and may also be involved in developing the same.
Reviews proposed long/shortlists to ensure that the evaluation criteria are in line with the vacancy announcement and advises the hiring manager and panel members on any inconsistencies.
Drafts selection reports ensuring that all steps of the process are well documented, and the selection file is compliant with the Organization’s policies.

3. Roster Management

Works closely with managers to develop consultant and other rosters to best support technical work implementation.
Oversees the maintenance of the rosters to ensure that the data and information is always up to date.

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4. General

Keeps abreast of developments and latest trends in various areas of human resources, with particular focus in the areas of talent acquisition, outreach, recruitment and selection, onboarding, entitlements and benefits.
Participates in human resources task forces and working groups identifying issues/problems and synergies, formulating guidelines, and proposing and implementing new procedures, latest technologies, tools and practices as appropriate.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first level university degree in human resources management, public or business administration, or other related fields.
Desirable: Advanced level university degree or training or certification in the area of human resources management.

Experience

Essential: At least five years of professional experience in the field of human resources management of which at least two years must be in managing selection and recruitment processes independently. A minimum of two years of exposure at international level. Proven experience in at least one of the other specialized areas of classification, contract administration, compensation, and performance management.
Desirable: HR experience in the UN system and/or a multinational environment.

Skills

Knowledge of human resources management practices, with a focus on outreach, screening, recruitment and interview techniques.
Knowledge of latest IT based recruitment systems.
Knowledge of other international organizations’ practices in areas of talent acquisition would be an advantage.
Good skills in ERP systems.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).

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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 64,121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children. You may consult the salary scale on Salary Scales | ICSC (un.org)