ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) WFP is recognized as the leading solution provider and partner in the struggle to end hunger and malnutrition and particularly for its efforts to reach those furthest behind first.
Being the frontline agency of the United Nations system that delivers innovative hunger solutions to 81 countries each day worldwide; WFP’s 14,800+ strong staff share a vision and commitment to end hunger by 2030. Tackling the causes — not just the symptoms – and operating in the remotest corners of the world, with all logistical means necessary, WFP’s results-focused team provides nutritious and life-saving food and cash assistance when necessary. Bringing unrivalled experience and operating in the world’s most high profile, difficult environments, WFP upholds the humanitarian principles of humanity, integrity impartiality and neutrality.
In successfully achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG-2) i.e. Zero Hunger by 2030, the WFP team actively fosters partnerships with governments, communities, local authorities, civil societies, other UN agencies and the private sector. For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger.
JOB PURPOSE
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is looking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill the Volunteer position within the Human Resources Division, in support of the Regional Bureau for Southern Africa, based in Johannesburg (RBJ).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Officer (HRO), the Human Resources Volunteer will perform the following duties:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive):
Revision of the onboarding booklet (Welcome to South Africa booklet)
Support with implementation of the on-boarding process for all new staff including recently recruited staff
Support effective coordination of recruitment processes including:
Collating of various assessments and establishing a test bank
Collating information on various job boards used across the region to feed into e-recruitment system
Support implementation activities of Recruitment SOP once approved (these include amongst others, coordinating various stakeholders recruitment training sessions, coordinating recruitment plans for 2018; providing support in facilitating some recruitments)
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Completed Secondary School education supplemented by Degree/Diploma in Human Resources; Business Administration or related field.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible work experience in a Human Resources field
Knowledge: Experience utilising computers, including word processing and spread sheets.
Language: Fluency in both written and oral English.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Duration: 3 months from 8 January 2018
Kindly note that this position does not provide and stipend or remuneration
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
29 December 2017
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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