Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO’s Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
FAO’s Human Resources Division (CSH) provides HR strategies, policies, tools, guidance and oversight to FAO clients worldwide to ensure that the Organization attracts, develops and retains a diverse, skilled and highly motivated workforce, delivering on the mandate of the Organization. Over the next years, CSH will focus on developing and implementing a people centred strategy, and on positioning HR as a strategic partner and a streamlined function.
The Human Resources Division is composed of two main clusters, (i) the Integrated Talent Management providing advice and managing position management, recruitment, mobility, staff development & training, performance management and social security, and (ii) the HR Strategy and Policy, providing HR strategic guidance, policy and oversight.
The post is located in the team responsible for FAO Global Internships, Volunteers and Fellows (IVF) Programme in the Corporate Support Branch, CSHC of the Human Resources Division, CSH at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Human Resources Officer reports to the Senior Human Resources Officer, CSHC.
Technical Focus
The delivery of HR processes and services, particularly in the areas of recruitment and selection, talent acquisition and outreach, talent management, HR analytics, and HR partnerships. The design, development and implementation of HR projects and tools for process or service improvement.
Key Results
The provision of human resource services to management and staff.
Key Functions
• Plans and delivers services in designated human resource field(s);
• Consults with ‘designated business partners’ on specific HR requests, issues, and problems, and provides advice, policy interpretations, and options on how to proceed;
• Analyses requirements and researches and analyses information, data, statistics, and/or trends for the preparation of plans, strategies, reports, policies and/or other products;
• Reviews on-going service delivery, related policies, procedures, systems to recommend changes, develop proposals, and coordinate updates/revisions;
• Collaborates in the development of information/training materials and products to increase understanding of HR services and policies, promote capacity development and facilitate change across the Organization;
• Researches and provides information to management and staff to resolve problems and/or reach agreement on various issues;
• Leads short-term work groups and participates on Organization-wide committees and working groups.
Specific Functions
• Supports the delivery of the FAO IVF Programme according to an annual work plan as well as delivers processes and services required for short-term professionals and loan of officials and experts; coordinates and implements the effective outreach, selection, appointment and talent management of interns, volunteers and fellows (IVFs);
• Provides advice to hiring offices of IVFs/short-term professionals/loans of officials and experts on specific cases, selection and recruitment requirements, policy interpretation, employment arrangement and/or best practices, etc. in conformity with HR rules and policies;
• Liaises with IVF partner organizations and implements deployments of IVF sponsored participants as per the agreed work plan;
• Researches and makes proposals on outreach strategies for effective young talent acquisition to maximize geographic diversity and coordinates virtual and non-virtual outreach activities for the young talent;
• Proposes new strategic partnership opportunities and broadens the partner base through institutional arrangements with global, regional and national and local networks of academia, research institutes, the private sector and volunteer associations; ensures concluding institutional IVF agreements with external partners, following corporate partnership procedures. Builds and scales up collaborations with the partner organizations;
• Prepares reports, information materials and guidelines for training purpose, newsletters, HR analytics and tools for effective HR management as well as for generating interest among stakeholders in FAO’s youth talent programme;
• Performs other relevant duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced university degree in human resources, management, business administration, organizational development, industrial psychology or a related field.
- Five years of relevant experience in human resources management and administration, including experience in talent acquisition, recruitment and selection.
- Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
• Extent and relevance of experience in human resources management, administration and staff servicing in the UN system.
• Extent and relevance of experience in development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures in the UN system.
• Familiarity with automated human resources management system and extent of experience in using human resources information management systems and creating HR analytics.
• Experience in partnership and engagement building would be asset.
• Ability to analyse complex issues in human resources management and administration.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO 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 at http://www.whed.net/
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
