Human Resources Officer (Staff Wellbeing and Programme Support)

at  FAO

Job Posting: 12/Sep/2024
Closure Date: 03/Oct/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: CSHS
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional
Grade Level: P-3
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2008775
CCOG Code: 1A06
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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced university degree in business administration, human resources management, law and finance or other related fields.
• Five years of relevant experience in administration, legal or human resources management, including relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: staff wellbeing, programme management, HR entitlement and benefits, HR communication and outreach, medical insurance or HR social security related matters.
• Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, and particularly in field positions is desirable.
• Extent and relevance of experience in staff wellbeing, programme management, HR entitlement and benefits, HR communication and outreach, medical insurance or HR social security related matters.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the application of programme management at the international level is desirable.
• Extent and relevance of experience in project management of system change/improvement programs is desirable.
• Extent and relevance of experience in drafting clearly and concisely reports and policy papers.

FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

Please refer the Job description for details