L’OMS recrute un Assistant RH senior, Congo-Brazzaville
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The objective of the Human Resources Unit is to deliver the new HR service model in an efficient and timely manner. This means responsibility for all human resources activities for the WHO Regional Office for Africa and 47 countries in the African region, such as position classification, recruitment, contract administration, employment conditions and entitlements, policy formulation and staff development. As the first point of contact for HR issues, the team will provide advice on personnel matters to senior management and approximately 2700 fixed and short term staff members in the region in a close partnership with the client base
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent will perform the following duties:1. Implement and monitor the HR strategy for the clusters of focus;2. Maintain business relationship with the Cluster management and staff through provision of advice and support in the interpretation and application of human resources policies;3. Perform all actions related to recruitment and selection processes in Stellis for fixed and short-term staff in the professional and general services categories such as candidate sourcing, requisition initiation, publishing of the vacancy notice, long listing, communicating the longlist with hiring managers, organizing testing and interviews and generating selection reports; research and reference checking4. Calculate entitlements applicable to various statutory allowances and grants, prepare and compile summaries of unusual cases/exceptions for reference purposes; verify reporting forms and related supporting documents for new staff members to determine entitlements;5. Brief staff members (new or current) on their entitlements with respect to remuneration and related allowances, social security and statutory travel;6. Provide advice on position descriptions and ensure all positions are updated and properly classified in the Global Management System (GSM);7. Generate and prepare statistical reports on HR related issues for the HR Officer’s review;8. Liaise with the Staff Development Team in the follow up of performance appraisals and take appropriate action in problematic cases;9. Perform any other related duties/responsibilities as required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Completion of secondary school or equivalent, and training in personnel/human resources management.
Desirable:
Experience
Essential: At least 10 years of experience in administrative positions, preferably in WHO in functions encompassing personnel matters. Experience in interpreting personnel rules and procedures as well as administration of staff entitlements.
Desirable: An in depth knowledge of WHO Rules and Regulations, WHO Manual, and experience or knowledge of staff entitlements highly desirable.
Skills
Work requires maintaining up to date knowledge on any changes to Staff Regulations and Rules as well as standard operating procedures. The incumbent is also expected to maintain computer skills including skills expertise in the Global Management System, to the standard of the Organization by self-study or in-house training. Knowledge of WHO rules, regulations, policies and practices would be an asset.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of French and intermediate knowledge of English
Desirable:
REMUNERATION
WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at XAF 14,437,000 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO 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 through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
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- The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion)are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.
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- An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
- WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
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- WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
- The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
- This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
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