National HR Support at Food and Agriculture Organization Of the United Nations

Technical Focus

• Human resource management and personnel administration. He/she is expected to use initiative and knowledge within the HR area to independently respond to queries with general guidance.
• There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems daily.
• The HRS works for various HR areas such as contract extension, separation, travel, rental advance, selection & recruitment, position management, transfers, benefits, and entitlements, etc.

Tasks and responsibilities

• The role and responsibilities are as follows:
• Support the overall hiring plan for hiring of national and international affiliate workforce.
• Develop and/or review Terms of Reference of affiliate workforce and ensure compliance with current standards and regulations.
• Coordinate and manage the publication of calls to attract candidates for vacancies related to national and international affiliate workforce, ensuring proper dissemination to attract qualified talent.
• Organize and facilitate the selection process, including coordinating interviews with the selection panel and preparing reports on evaluated candidates.
• Manage the complete cycle of contracts for national and international affiliate workforce in the Global Resource Management System (GRMS), ensuring the collection and verification of required documentation.
• Supervise the validity of contracts for national and international affiliate workforce in and take appropriate measures in coordination with supervisors for renewal or termination as necessary.
• Provide administrative support, including recording worked hours for the payment of fees to national and international consultants and other related tasks.
• Collaborate in implementing actions to promote a respectful and harmonious work environment, aligned with the organization's values and commitments.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange and best practices within the office, promoting collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Assist in the performance evaluation process of national and international consultants, providing logistical and administrative support for the preparation and recording of their performance evaluation reports (QAR).
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Perform other tasks as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University Degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences, Administration, or a relevant field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years practical experience in Human Resources activities (human resources management, contract and asset operations) including at least 2 years work experience with UN System, multilateral institutions or international NGOs;
• Working knowledge in English language is required. 
• Nationality of Nigeria or resident in the country with a regular work permit.