Human Resources Officer

Org. Setting and Reporting

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The incumbent of this post reports to the Human Resources Officer (HQs), grade 17

Responsibilities

• Supervises the Entitlements (Area) Unit staff and its activities; ensures accurate processing of payroll and data elements and certifies monthly payroll; ensures confidentiality and accuracy of document management; monitors Headquarters staffing tables for Area posts and ensures all needed post actions are undertaken.
• Ensures compliance with Staff Regulations, Staff Rules, Directives and other issuances by overseeing and verifying all actions taken by the Area Section with an impact on area staff members; assists in the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures.
• Determines Area Staff eligibility for benefits as established under the provisions of staff regulations, rules, and directives; supervises contract management and the applicability and implementation of personnel actions; advises concerned Department Heads and personnel accordingly. – Provides comprehensive briefings for new hires and retirees; counsels staff members on HR matters.
• Provides statistical analysis related to various Area Section issues and enquiries; analyses relevant Area Section patterns and trends and provides advice accordingly.
• Supports and advises on the process of enhancing and developing HR systems in line with the promulgated regulations, rules, operational instructions and other issuances; provides comprehensive analysis on testing results of newly implemented solutions/ changes to HR systems.
• In coordination with the Human Resources Officer (HQs), addresses complex cases, queries and problems agency-wide; participates in providing solutions and advice and drafts reports/submissions; reviews submissions prepared by staff reporting to him/her for further review by the Human Resources Officer (HQs).
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Education

• A university degree from an accredited educational institution in human resources, business or public administration, management or a related discipline.

Work Experience

• At least six years of progressively responsible relevant experience in human resources, including experience in entitlements administration in a governmental, international or large commercial organization, including at least two years at supervisory level, is required. A university degree from an accredited educational institution in human resources, business or public administration, management or a related discipline, is required. Are you currently residing in Duty station (Gaza or Amman). Please specify your current location is required.

Languages

• Excellent command of spoken and written English

Source: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/242731?language=en