FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold our values. FAO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and FAO, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization.
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
FAO’s Human Resources Division (CSH) provides HR strategies, policies, tools, guidance and oversight to FAO clients worldwide to ensure that the Organization attracts, develops and retains a diverse, skilled and highly motivated workforce, delivering on the mandate of the organization. Over the next years, CSH will focus on developing and implementing a people centered strategy, and positioning HR as a strategic partner contributing to the achievement of the mandate of FAO.
The Human Resources Division is composed of 2 main clusters, (i) the Integrated Talent Management, providing advice and managing position management, recruitment, mobility, staff development & training, performance management and social security, and (ii) the HR Strategy and Policy providing HR strategic guidance, policy and oversight.
The post is located in CSH at FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy-Director, CSH, the Junior Professional Officer (Integrated Talent Management) reports to a Senior Human Resources Officer.
Technical Focus
The Junior Professional Officer (Integrated Talent Management) supports the implementation of an integrated talent management strategy including recruitment and talent acquisition, performance management, staff development, social security and business analysis.
Key Results
The provision of human resource services to management and staff.
Key Functions
• Processes, coordinates arrangements, and delivers services in an HR discipline;
• Researches and analyzes human resource policy and service delivery issues, maintains operational statistics, and prepares related reports;
• Develops and maintains HR systems, processes and practices;
• Contributes to the development of information and training materials and coordinates and assists in the presentation of information/ training sessions to management and staff;
• Provides HR information and advice to management and staff;
• Participates on project teams and work groups.
Specific Functions
• Assists in monitoring and supporting the day-to-day operational activities to improve productivity, efficiency and quality of service delivery by ensuring the appropriate application of Human Resources policies and procedures;
• Supports talent management strategies and activities, including the areas of staffing, mobility and young talent programs, corporate training and performance management, policy and business analytics;
• Researches and analyzes human resources policy and service delivery within and outside the Organization (UN systems and other international organizations);
• Performs other related duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in human resources, management, business administration, organizational development, industrial psychology, law, social sciences or a related field.
• Three years of relevant experience in human resources management and administration.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian).
IMPORTANT: Please note the following mandatory requirements:
• Korean citizenship
• Fluent in Korean and English
• Not older than 32 years of age as of 31st December 2024 (born on or after January 1st, 1992)
• Male applicants shall have completed the Korean military service or be exempted from it
Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable.
• Extent and relevance of experience in ensuring compliance to rules and regulations and expressing sound judgement thereon.
• Familiarity with automated human resources management systems.
• Extent and relevance of experience in human resources management and administration.
Required application documents
• The completed FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) with motivation letter in English• A scanned copy of applicant’s Resident Register in English
• A copy of the university degree in English
• A certificate of English language proficiency. Please note that the test scores are valid for 2 years after the test date. Applicants should score a
minimum of:
(1) TOEFL iBT 100 or
(2) TEPS 430 or
(3) IELTS 7 (IELTS General Training and Academic test are both accepted) or
(4) TOEIC 900 (TOEFL ‘Home Edition’ score is accepted while ‘MyBest Scores’ are not accepted)
Test scores are valid for 2 years after the test date
• Only for male applicants: A certificate of Korean Military Service in English. The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended in
accordance with the Support for Discharged Soldiers Act and the military service law.
• Only for low-income applicants: A scanned copy of the applicant’s certificate of National Basic Livelihood Security Recipients issues in Korean and its
unofficial English translation
• Only for applicants with disability: A scanned copy of applicant’s certificate of person with disability issued in Korean and English
[Please note that applicants can apply for a maximum of two JPO positions sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korean during the year of the application]
Application Deadline: Friday, August 9th, 2024 at 11:59 PM CEST
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• All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills
• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment or to make an appointment at a lower grade
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: https://commonsystem.org/cp/default.asp
FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct
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• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile;
• Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application;
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;
• Please note that FAO 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 at http://www.whed.net/
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications;
• Incomplete applications will not be considered;
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered;
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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