Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to overcome hunger. Its objective is to ensure food security for all and to ensure that everyone has regular access to sufficient and high-quality food, allowing them to lead an active and healthy life. The organisation supports countries, agricultural producer organisations and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in pursuing this objective.

As part of the strategic priority “Promoting inclusive, competitive, sustainable and nutrition-sensitive food systems”, the Subregional Office for West Africa (SFW), through various projects, programmes and initiatives, is working towards the transition to sustainable crop production systems, increasing agricultural productivity and resource use efficiency, promoting integrated pest management, conservation and sustainability.

Hierarchical position

The Human Resources Specialist reports to the Coordinator of FAO's subregional office in Senegal and receives his/her instructions from an administrative officer. He or she acts independently with regard to current issues. The supervision he or she receives is focused on the quality of the work done and involves on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

Support annual recruitment planning as directed by the Regional Human Resources Specialist. Monitor and analyse the percentage of staff incumbents and vacancies in the office, as well as analyse information and statistics relating to the occupation of posts, category and grade of staff, types of funding and gender distribution. Support the provision of human resources services for efficiency and effectiveness. Attend internal/external meetings on request. Coordinate and liaise with key business units/stakeholders – Regional Human Resources Team, Human Resources Division and Common Services Centre – on human resources strategy, policies and guidance and the implementation of the Organization's human resources initiatives within the Office. Assist the Regional Human Resources Specialist in ensuring the effective implementation of human resources initiatives. Provide advice on personnel matters, including non-staff personnel, to those responsible for recruitment.

Main duties

Prepare briefing notes on relevant human resources issues prior to senior management visits or missions. Provide support for the recruitment and selection of staff and the recruitment of non-staff personnel. Provide support for internal and external audits on human resources issues and classification of agreed actions/recommendations. Identify the human resources team's missing capacity and training needs, and propose solutions to address gaps identified through capacity building or knowledge sharing. Maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion. Perform other duties as required.

Applications will be reviewed against the following criteria.

Minimum requirements to be met

Graduate university degree (Master or Master) in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Management, Law or related field. Consultants holding a license must demonstrate two additional years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Five (5) years of relevant professional experience (excluding internship) in the areas of human resources management and administration. Fluent knowledge (level C) of French and average knowledge (level B) of English.

Basic skills required by FAO

Be focused on results. Have a team spirit. Know how to communicate. Build constructive relationships. Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Required skills

Technical/functional skills: good knowledge of communication and documentation standards; good knowledge of the Organization's structure; good knowledge of FAO's human resources management procedures; good knowledge of human resources management policies, procedures and practices; proven experience in HR recruitment and selection processes; ability to manage and track the life cycle of staff contracts; excellent analytical, synthesis and writing skills;

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