National HR Support at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN)

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN) - An intergovernmental organization, FAO has 194 Member Nations, two associate members and one member organization, the European Union. Its employees come from various cultural backgrounds and are experts in the multiple fields of activity FAO engages in. FAO’s staff capacity allows it to support improved governance inter alia, generate, develop and adapt existing tools and guidelines and provide targeted governance support as a resource to country and regional level FAO offices. Headquartered in Rome, Italy, FAO is present in over 130 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: National HR Support

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
Reporting Lines:

• Under general supervision of the FAO Representative, the Human Resources Support (HRS) reports directly the Assistant FAO Representative (Administration) and work closely with other administrative Assistants/Associates.

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.

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.

Application Closing Date
4th June, 2024

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online