Reporting LinesThe Human Resources Specialist is directly reporting to the Regional Human Resources Officer.Technical Focus The Consultant/PSA will provide support, in human resources matters to RNE regional, subregional and country offices.Tasks and responsibilities• Provide support with the hiring of staff and affiliate workforce.• Assist with the preparation of Terms of Reference for affiliate workforce.• Respond to queries concerning HR related matters and inform hiring managers about corporate policies and procedures related to HR matters and ensure compliance with them.• Provide oversight for the selection and recruitment process of all categories of staff and affiliate workforce, including guiding hiring managers on the preparation of vacancy announcements, screening of applications, coordinate interview arrangements, draft the selection reports, prepare the contracts for national affiliate workforce and, when applicable, their extension/termination.• Draft reports and statistics related to human resources matters, as appropriate.• Assist and advise on workforce planning of affiliate workforce taking into consideration budget allocation.• Liaise with the Human Resources Division and the Share Service Centre on specific matters that require their attention/consultation.• Liaise with other UN Agencies on matters related to local salary scales for affiliate workforce.• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.• Perform other duties as required. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements• University degree in Human Resources, Management, Law, Organizational Development, Public or Business Administration or another relevant field. • At least 2 years of relevant experience in Human Resources and Administration. • Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other FAO languages for Consultants. • Working knowledge (level C) of English is required for PSAs. FAO Core Competencies• Results Focus• Teamwork• Communication• Building Effective Relationships• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/Functional Skills • Work experience in more than one location or area of work • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong organizational and planning skills and commitment to discretion and confidentiality • Familiarity with UN personnel administrative procedures and systems • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Selection Criteria • Working experience in the UN System will be considered an asset. Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing) Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list 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 For more information, visit the FAO employment website Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
