HR Specialist, Operations at WHO 24 views0 applications

1. Manage a range of issues related to staff contract management and processing including monitoring appropriate use of various types of contracts in consultation with HR Specialist, Administrative Law Officer;
2. Leads the advocacy for the implementation, monitoring and contract compliance;
3. Interact with Managers to identify contract related issues and propose proactive solutions in a timely manner;
4. Develop checklists and tools for contracts. Create a repository reference where all information on contracts can be found easily by staff and managers;
5. Manage staff separations in compliance with proper rules and procedures;
6. Provide Support/Advise to Management on interpretation of new contract and separation guidelines and policies;
7. Provide guidance to staff on staff entitlements and benefits. Serve as a resource person for induction workshops for new staff in these areas; Respond to queries related to staff entitlements and benefits;
8. Responsible for maintenance of HR data records, management and reporting;
9. Provide advice and guidance on Compensation issues and manages the Cost of Living Survey, Salary Survey;
10. Contribute to the HR Team objectives such as the Transformation Agenda HR actions and HR Related business improvements. Provide back-up to the supervisor. Work on HR related projects as a member of the HR Team.

Desirable:
Post graduate degree in any of these disciplines.

Verification of Educational qualifications:
“In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO 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 through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually”.

WHO Competencies :
1) Producing results;
2) Knowing and managing yourself;
3) Communicating in a credible and effective way;
4) Moving forward in a changing environment

Other Skills (e.g. IT):
Sound knowledge of computer applications. Knowledge of automated personnel systems.

Desirable:
Experience in HR Operations within the UN System.

Additional Information:
WHO’s salaries are calculated in US dollars. They consist of a base salary and a post adjustment (for international positions only) which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates. Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave,
family allowance, home travel (for international positions only), education grant for dependent children (for international positions only), pension plan and medical insurance.

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http://icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date

Mobility (for international positions only):
Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.