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Job Description
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To optimize the implementation of WHO’s global health mandate through establishment of monitoring of effective and responsive HR management and supportive policies, systems and services. The objective is to promote a collaborative working environment, ensure prompt programme implementation and monitoring an efficient distribution of resources in support of WHO’s leadership role in international health.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, and the overall guidance of the Polio Coordinator, the Human Resources Officer provides human resources management services, managing a small team of dedicated HR support staff in the country office. The Human Resources Officer is responsible for day-to-day HR operations of the office. The Human Resources Officer consults and collaborates with the Polio Coordinator, Programme Management Officer, and Polio Operations Officer in the Country Office and HR Manager at the regional office on staffing requirements and structures; ensures the coherent application of Staff Rules and Regulations, and related guidelines in the administration of entitlements and employee benefits and compensations; and advises on other complex and sensitive matters.
The responsibilities are:
- Support the Polio Coordinator in respect to human resources and work force planning for the Country Office and Provincial Offices and organizes, manages and supervises the HR unit ensuring that the HR team functions transparently, efficiently and effectively.
- Provide advice on interpretation and application of HR policies, regulations and rules; advise on benefits and entitlements for Polio staff on the basis of contractual status; advise and counsel Polio staff with regard to responsibilities, code of conduct as well as rights.
- Oversee and conduct recruitment and selection, as well as separation processes, for Polio staff positions and WHO affiliated LICA Contractors; keep track of progress; anticipate challenges and brief PEI management accordingly.
- Oversee the contractual relationship with third parties that deploy human resources in support of the polio programme and ensure the third parties deliver on their obligations and that the human resource management, including performance management, of third-party contracted personnel is adequate and consistent with the needs of the programme.
- Critically review LICA and Third-Party Personnel grievance emails/letters including staff complaints; advise on instances of suspected misconduct and propose a remedial solution to the country office PEI management.
- Provide guidance and ensure compliance across the office for implementation/monitoring staff performance appraisal system and adhering to timely submission of performance evaluations/ePMDs
- Conduct training and orientation programme for newcomers (Polio staff and Consultants) on Human Resources related issues at country level and provincial offices.
- Counsel Polio staff members about talent and career development opportunities and act as a focal person of staff peer-helper.
- Provide HR requirements in the programme and budget development process during biennium.
- Attend meetings and participate in salary surveys, DSA/cost of living surveys and provide feedback to country office PEI management, regional office and headquarters if necessary.
- Perform all other related duties
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Essential: University degree in human resources management, business or public administration, Law, social science, or related field.
Experience
- Essential: At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources management and administration. Demonstrated experience in the operational application of human resources management policies and practices, selection and recruitment, and the administration of benefits and entitlements is essential.
Source:https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2404221
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