UN Jobs – National Project Personnel (Human Resources) – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Job Title: National Project Personnel (Human Resources)
Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: FAO Uganda Operations Specialist
About US:
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has a global mandate to improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the standard of living in rural populations and contribute to global economic’ growth. Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO’s efforts – to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.
Job Summary: The National Project Personnel (Human Resources) will provide support in human resources matters related to the project. Under the overall technical guidance of the Human Resources Division, liaising with the Regional HR Officer the NPP (HR) reports to the Senior Administrative Assistant and works closely with the HR & Travel and Operations teams.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The NPP (HR) will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Support with the preparation of vacancy announcements;
- Carry out screening of applications (shortlisting)
- Participate in scheduled interviews as rapporteur to (i) take minutes, (ii) keep a record of individual scores and (iii) draft the Interview/Selection report.
- Provide support with appointments, extensions, transfers, terminations, etc.;
- Support the Senior Administrative Assistant to analyse, carry out and follow-up on a variety of complex human resources requests from staff and non-staff
- Provide support with the briefing and de-briefing of staff, provide information as to staff entitlements and specificities of contracts, human resources policy-related issues as well as social security, insurance and administrative law ;
- Provide support updating organization charts and staffing tables; draft correspondence, reports and statistics related to human resources as appropriate;
- Provide support updating confidential personnel information, records and files; ensure completeness and accuracy of records and that follow-up system on actions are taken;
- Support the Senior Administrative Assistant to investigate and resolve payment inquiries in collaboration with the FAO Uganda Finance Unit; prepare payment instructions accordingly;
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) National Project Personnel (Human Resources) job must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related subject
- Four years of relevant experience in administrative and human resources support work
- Working knowledge of English
- Excellent knowledge of the essential elements of Human Resources activities and transactions, including corporate policies, rules and procedures
- Experience with UN or other humanitarian organizations is desirable
- Very good knowledge of relevant corporate computerized systems
- Good knowledge of the communication and documentation standards
- National of Uganda.
FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below
Deadline: 24th November 2020