Human Resources Officer

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure the establishment of an effective WHO country presence aligned with Member States’ health and development agenda while enhancing organizational efficiency through the implementation of robust HR management practices, including optimizing talent acquisition processes, and fostering improved staff relations. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Operations Officer and the overall guidance of the Head of the WHO Country Office (WCO) in Sudan, the incumbent will play a pivotal role in planning and delivering services in various Human Resources (HR) areas, including recruitment, staff and non-staff administration, and performance management. This involves close consultation and collaboration with relevant HR and administrative structures at the regional office level. The incumbent will manage ongoing contacts with a wide array of WHO officials and staff members to provide advice, support, and promote best practices in HR management. Additionally, engage with counterparts in Regional and Sub-Offices/Hubs to ensure mutual understanding and alignment in HR-related matters.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Generic Duties

• Support the WHO Head of Country Office in respect to human resources and work force planning for the Office 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 staff on the basis of contractual status; advise and counsel staff in regard to responsibilities, code of conduct as well as rights.
• Oversee and conduct recruitment and outreach for local staff.
• Serve as focal point for the implementation and monitoring of the WHO ‘s ERP/GSM system with respect to its HR- components.
• Provide guidance and ensure compliance across the office in the implementation of the performance appraisal system.
• Conducts training and orientation programmes on HR operations issues at country level.
• Counsel staff members about talent development opportunities.
• Provide HR inputs in the programme and budget development process of the Office.
• Act as a focal point for the continuous dialogue between the management and staff representatives.
• Attend meetings and participate in salary surveys, DSA/cost of living surveys and provide feedback to counterparts at the regional office and headquarters.
• Organize and lead capacity building initiatives related to implementation of related international standards and norms in the assigned area(s).
• Preform all other related duties as assigned.

Specific duties

• Manages vacant posts of assigned level/group and ensures adherence to policies and procedures in filling these posts; this would include recruitment of local staff and international staff up to P5 level as per DOA-WR.
• Administers selection procedures for fixed-term and temporary staff, advising staff members at all levels of relevant rules and regulations, procedures and practices.
• Serves as an HR Representative on selection panels and ensures there is an adherence to confidentiality and emphasis on a transparent, consistent process and on promoting organizational diversity and mobility policies as an organizational priority.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Essential: University degree in human resources management, business or public administration, Law, social science, or related field.

Desirable:

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.

Desirable:

Skills

• Knowledge of human resources management policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in the country office setting.
• Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations.
• Experience in related HR subject matters.
• Good drafting and communication skills.
• Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
• Team spirit and time management skills.

Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
• Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2407250