HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (RECRUITMENT & STAFFING)
Job Posting: 02/Sep/2022
Closure Date:
24/Sep/2022, 12:59:00 AM
Organizational Unit: CSH
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition:
Professional
Grade Level: P-4
Primary Location:
Italy-Rome
Duration: Fixed term: 2
years with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2008094
CCOG Code: 1A06
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FAO
is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality,
background and culture
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Qualified
female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and
persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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Everyone
who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity
and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
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FAO,
as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for
conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including
sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and
discrimination
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All
selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
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All
applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
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FAO
staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them
to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
The
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to
the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through 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.
Organizational Setting
The
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 two main clusters, namely, (i) the
Integrated Talent Management, providing advice and managing position
management, recruitment, mobility, staff development and training, performance
management and social security; and (ii) the HR Strategy and Policy providing
HR strategic guidance, policy and oversight.
The position is located in the Human Resources
Division, under cluster (i) in the Recruitment Branch (CSHR), at FAO
headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The
Human Resources Officer (Recruitment & Staffing) reports to the Head of
Recruitment/Senior Human Resources Officer, CSH.
Technical Focus
Talent
Management, recruitment and staffing.
Key Results
Comprehensive
HR expertise for the planning and delivery of multidisciplinary HR programmes,
products and services and development of related policies and specialized tools
and systems.
Key Functions
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Leads
projects and/or work teams, leads and/or provides guidance to Divisional teams,
provides secretariat services and/or professional HR expertise on
Organization-wide HR committees and working groups and represents FAO at
interagency meetings.
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Plans
and delivers HR programmes, products and services including related policies,
systems and tools to facilitate the effective recruitment, management,
development and retirement of the FAO workforce in the most efficient and
effective manner.
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Analyses
HR requirements, information, data, statistics, relativities, trends, problems
and/or issues to support service delivery, new HR initiatives and the
preparation of plans, strategies, reports, policies and/or other products.
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Provides
specialist HR advice and expertise to designated business partners on specific
or complex talent management cases, staff requirements, policy interpretation
issues and/or best practices, etc.
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Manages
special projects and provides guidance to consultants for the development and
implementation of new HR products, tools and systems.
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Develops
information, training materials and products to increase understanding of HR
programmes, services and policies, promotes capacity development, and
facilitates the introduction of changes across the Organization.
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Provides
information and assistance to management and staff to resolve problems and/or
reach agreement on complex issues.
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Develops
relevant performance criteria and indicators to evaluate HR programs, products
and services.
Specific Functions
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Develops
and implements talent management strategies and processes leveraging
innovation, creativity and best practices to build a diverse, inclusive,
competent and agile workforce.
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Identifies,
develops and maintains partnerships with FAO Divisions/Offices/Centres and
sourcing of qualified candidates in accordance with the FAO mandates on gender
and geographic balance.
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Ensures
timeliness and quality control of recruitment services; reviews and directs the
streamlining of the recruitment process, and fosters the use of modern
recruitment tools.
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Candidate
Outreach - Liaises with external recruitment sources to ensure supply of
suitable and qualified candidates; develops best practice candidate sourcing
techniques to enhance the candidate pool, reviews the effectiveness of
recruitment sources and takes action for improvement;
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Contributes
to the overall planning and implementation of recruitment of Professional,
General Service and other categories of staff, ensuring adherence to policies
and procedures.
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Engages
key stakeholders for enhanced strategic HR partnerships and in achieving
corporate targets in terms of vacancy rate and time to fill vacant positions.
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Monitors
recruitment and selection activities and prepares relevant analytical reports.
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Provides
advice and support to hiring managers and staff on recruitment matters.
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Oversees
preparation of job openings, reviews applications and short-lists to support
recruiting units, ensuring that the
recruitment process is carried out in accordance with applicable policies and
guidelines, and the overall recruitment plan.
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Participates
in selections panels, as and when required.
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Produces
relevant communication, notes and documents to assist FAO management, as
necessary, on recruitment and staffing matters.
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Provides
inputs in the planning, design and implementation of talent reviews, succession
planning and other talent related processes and programmes, as needed.
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Provides
training and capacity building to other HR practitioners on recruitment and
staffing matters and the application of relevant policies and procedures.
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Represents
FAO and participates in HR networks and working groups on talent management,
outreach, diversity and inclusion matters.
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Provides
information and acts as escalation point for HR focal points and other
colleagues delivering administrative services with an HR focus at the global
level, the Shared Services Centre (SSC) and other partners.
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Provides
advice on career development to staff at all levels in all categories.
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Promotes
and pilots new HR concepts and initiatives, including outsourcing of
recruitment functions, and oversees related projects and staff, and sponsors
the implementation process.
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Keeps
abreast of best practices and related technological tools in the private and
public sectors and participates in the definition of revised or new business
requirements for existing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
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Coordinates
the work of others in the recruitment team and supervises other employees, as
needed.
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Performs
other duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE
ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
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Advanced
university degree in human resources, management, business administration,
organizational development, industrial psychology, law or a related field.
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Seven
years of relevant experience in human resources management, including talent
management and implementation of talent acquisition and outreach, recruitment
and selection.
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Working
knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate
– level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian
or Spanish).
Competencies
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Results
Focus
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Teamwork
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Communication
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Building
Effective Relationships
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Knowledge
Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional
Skills
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Work
experience in more than one location or area of work.
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Demonstrated
ability to identify issues, proactively formulate advice and analysis, draw
conclusions and recommendations on a wide range of policy, operational,
management and administrative HR-related matters.
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Extent
and relevance of experience in human resources planning and management,
including talent management, talent acquisition and outreach, recruitment and
selection.
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Knowledge
of automated human resources management system; familiarity with ERP systems.
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Extent
and relevance of supervision exercised; ability to coordinate the work of
others.
FAO
staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for
All and Integrity and Transparency.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Extension
of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and
availability of funds
FAO
reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Appointment
will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for
appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security
clearances.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A
competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN
salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm
Other benefits, subject to eligibility,
include:
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Dependency allowances
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Rental subsidy
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Education grant for children
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Home leave travel
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30 working days of annual leave per year
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Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
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International health insurance; optional life insurance
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Disability protection
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:
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Elements of family-friendly policies
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Flexible working arrangements
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Standards of conduct.
HOW TO APPLY
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To
apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online
profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and
includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
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Candidates
are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
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Once
your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
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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/
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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
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Incomplete
applications will not be considered
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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
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Only
applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
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Your
application will be screened based on the information provided in your online
profile
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