POST:Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer
Food and Agriculture Organization
Location: Rome
Last Date: February 14, 2010

ADM213e 11/09
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
PROFESSIONAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: IRC2000
Deadline For Applications : 08 March 2010
POSITION TITLE: Human Resources Officer GRADE LEVEL: P-4
(Capacity Building and Partnership) DUTY STATION: Rome
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Recruitment and Staffing Branch, CSHR DURATION *: Fixed-term: Three Years
Human Resouces Management Division (CSH) POST CODE/NO: N- Unidentified (Two posts)
Corporate Services, Human Resources, and
Finance Department
CCOG CODE: 1A06
Applications from qualified women and nationals of non- and under-represented member countries are encouraged.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Human Resources Management Division (CSH) at FAO has the role of developing and facilitating the implementation of human resources
policies and programmes and advising management on strategies to ensure that the Organization is served by competent and motivated staff. The
Recruitment and Staffing Branch, (CSHR) is one of six branches within CSH and provides advice and service to managers on recruitment and
staffing as well as oversight for outreach and partnership programmes.
Under the general supervision of the Chief, CSHR, the incumbent will coordinate the implementation of capacity building and partnership
programmes (Associate Professional Officers, Interns, Volunteers, Experts, etc) and/or rotation/mobility and other staffing programmes and will
provide supervisory and technical guidance to a small team in all phases of his/her work. Specifically, the incumbent will:
• Provide oversight and advice on all aspects of capacity building and partnership and/or rotation/mobility programmes, review and identify
staffing needs in relation to such programmes
• Identify, develop and maintain partnerships with all stakeholders (Member States, FAO departments/offices, UN system organizations,
external entities, etc.) on staffing needs and sourcing of qualified candidates, as applicable
• Plan, organize, manage and conduct joint recruitment missions
• Interview and assess candidates identified through above activities
• Advance the selection of qualified candidates in accordance with the mandates on gender and geographic balance
• Provide guidance to programme managers of departments and offices on outreach and strategic staffing issues
• Monitor the programmes and prepare relevant analytical reports
• Recommend and/or formulate proposals to revise existing or introduce new policies
• Solve complex or unprecedented cases requiring interpretation of applicable human resources policies and practices
• Keep abreast of best practices and related technological tools in the private and public sectors and participate in the definition of revised or
new business requirements for existing ERPs
• Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:
• University degree in human resources management, public or business administration, management or related field
• Seven years of relevant experience in Human Resources Management in a large organization, including experience in recruitment and staffing
• Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish, and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese or Russian
SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:
• Relevance of experience in Human Resources Management, especially in recruitment, preferably with the UN Common System
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of HR concepts, theories and practices
• Extent of technical leadership skills and ability to foster team work and lead projects
• Experience in the use of ERP HR systems and good understanding of their use and challenges
• Analytical ability and excellent communication skills (both orally and in writing)
• Demonstrated effectiveness in developing human resources policies, procedures and new programmes
• Excellent judgement, initiative, high sense of responsibility, tact and discretion
• Customer orientation, ability to drive value and committed to delivering high quality within the necessary timeframe
• Extent of knowledge of languages
Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national
and cultural backgrounds.
*The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the
extension of appointments
REMUNERATION
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, visit the International Civil
Service Commission (ICSC) website at http://icsc.un.org/csd.asp?list=sal
To apply: visit the iRecruitment website at
HTTP://WWW.FAO.ORG/VA/IRECRUITMENT/INDEX_EN.HTML
and complete the on-line application
In order for your candidature to be properly evaluated, please ensure to complete the on-line application in all sections
Please note that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to any
activities or office of the organization.
FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT