Human Resources Assistant at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Category: Human Resources
Grade: GS - 4
Duration of Contract: Two Months
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
Slot: 4 Openings

Context, Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Associate Human Resources Officer, the incumbent shall carry out the responsibilities below:
• Provide clerical support in the recruitment, assignment, reassignment and separation of local general service staff.
• Assist in processing local staff members’ contracts, entitlements and benefits in accordance with Staff Rules and established HR procedures.
• Provide advice to staff members on their rights, obligations, benefits and entitlements according to the UN/UNHCR staff rules and regulations.
• Assist newly arrived international staff with administrative formalities related to their accreditations, security/ground passes, arrange travel and hotel reservations. Assist with shipment of their personal effects in coordination with the logistics section.
• Provide administrative support to staff and dependants in case of medical evacuations, as well as security evacuations/relocations.
• Maintain personnel records in the office, including maintenance of the attendance, overtime and leave records.
• Perform other related duties as required.

 Essential Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education.
• Minimum 4 years of previous relevant work experience.
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.

Desirable Qualifications & Competencies   

• Field experience with UNHCR and/or with other humanitarian organizations is an asset.
• Good knowledge of UNHCR administrative procedures and processes and exposure to provision of support services in an international organization.
• High IT affinity and working experience of PeopleSoft/MSRP.