Human Resource Officer

Purpose of the Position

To provide full support to the Head of WHO Country Office and technical staff on human resources planning and management, ensure that HR services for staff at the country office are consistent and in accordance with WHO’s staff regulations and rules, policies and procedures. He/she provides analysis and monitors needs and requirements to develop and implement flexible solutions in the area of HR

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

• To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health priorities, sustainable development agendas and harmonized with the United Nations country teams and partners to improve health outcomes and progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.

Description of the duties 

• Under the direct supervision of Operation Officer in WCO Jordan and the overall guidance of WHO Representative of Jordan, and in close consultation and collaboration with the relevant HR and administrative structures at regional office level, the incumbent plans and delivers services in the areas of Human Resources, including recruitment, staff and non-staff administration and performance management. The work involves ongoing contacts with a broad range of WHO officials and staff members to provide advice and support, and to promote best practices in the field of human resources management, as well as contacts with counterparts in the Regional and Sub-Country Offices, as related to the above and ensure mutual understanding.
• Supports the delivery of HR services in accordance with WHO rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control and functioning of the HR management system.
• Provide guidance to the Head of WHO CO and staff on all aspects of HR policies and procedures including proper use of contractual modalities.
• Provide substantive input to HR planning and forecasting of the staffing needs and facilitate and monitor the recruitment of non-staff (Special Service Agreement (SSA), Consultants, UNVs, etc)
• In close collaboration with the Regional Office, perform the selection processes including drafting position descriptions establishment of positions in GSM, issuance of vacancy announcements, screening of candidates, interview panels and related activities.
• Manage rosters for local positions.
• Provide orientation programmes and briefing to newcomers and contribute to the staff developmental activities.
• Monitor contract’s expiry dates, initiate and follow up on requests for extensions.
• Assist supervisors and staff in understanding and using the performance appraisal system and provide performance management advice to staff & managers; flag any issues to the Regional Office
• Act as a liaison between the WHO Country Office and regional office on all HR related matters.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education Qualifications

• Essential: University degree in human resources management, public or business administration, Law, social science, or any related field.
• Desirable: Knowledge of HR policies and practices in the UN Common System.

Experience

• Essential: . A minimum of one year experience in the field of human resources management services
• Desirable: Relevant experience in WHO, the UN System

Functional Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of human resources management policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in the country office setting.
• Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to convey written information in an effective manner

Sound analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to promote consensus, guide, and advise others

• Time management skills.

Use of Language Skills

• Excellent knowledge of English and local language.

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2406920