WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

ABOUT WFP:

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. 

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.

Experience: 

Three or more years of postgraduate professional experience in Human Resources with an interest in international humanitarian development.

Desired Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to leverage social media to connect with diverse communities to brand and market organisation and jobs.
• Sound theoretical understanding of HR concepts and principles with a broad knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes.
• Good communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence and adapt communication style to different situations and individuals.
• Knowledge of common business principles and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.
• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships with human resources counterparts, managers and staff within HQ/regional/country office.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to establish priorities, and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision. Ability to draft clear concise reports or rationale for human resources decisions.

Language: 

Fluency (level C) in English language. Working knowledge of a second UN language is an additional advantage.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

These jobs are found in Country Offices (COs), and typically report to a more senior HR Officer, Regional/Country Director or the designate. Job holders operate with minimal supervision and provide guidance to junior staff to ensure that operational and project objectives are achieved. They are heavily involved in day–to-day activities and analytical work. Job holders provide advice on HR complex issues, applying HR rules, regulations and expertise in making determinations and recommendations across a range of activities.

JOB PURPOSE:

To deliver professional, client-focused HR services, partnering with managers to implement HR solutions in line with WFP corporate priorities. The selected candidate will be expected to develop and implement strategies needed to identify, attract, and acquire the best talent to meet WFP’s business needs in the new normal following the COVID-19 pandemic. The ideal candidate is expected to have a deep passion for talent acquisition and management.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive):

1. Contribute towards the development of country specific plans and processes, and deliver HR operational activities or projects, following standard processes and ensuring alignment with wider WFP policies.

2. Provide advice to managers and employees, understanding their needs and ensuring policies, procedures, processes, systems and tools are available and correctly applied to support them.

3. Provide effective management of the employment relationship between WFP and its staff, by administering conditions of service, contracts and appropriate entitlements, and resolving employee relations issues.

4. Contribute to staff capability building, working with managers to understand individual skills and business requirements, and organizing/delivering development solutions which equip people with the skills and knowledge required to meet current and future challenges.

5. Deliver onboarding activities which ensure new employees have a positive experience of WFP and are successfully integrated into their new role and the organisation.

6. Contribute to building and managing talent within WFP, working with managers to understand their needs and delivering solutions to recruit, retain, manage and develop a high calibre workforce to deliver business objectives.

7. Support organizational design activities that enable senior management to define and organize structures and jobs and allocate people to the right places in order to improve efficiency.

8. Guide and supervise junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.

9. Collate and analyse data for the preparation of accurate and timely reporting, supporting a WFP wide view of HR activities that enables informed decision-making and consistent information for stakeholders.

10. Contribute to continuous improvement by implementing new/updated HR policies, procedures and systems and recommending improvements to ways of working.

11. Others as required.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

-Only Zimbabwean nationals are eligible to apply for this position.

-Applications must be submitted online and in English only.

-Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted at each stage.

-Canvassing for position is strictly forbidden. Applicants found to engage in the practice will automatically be disqualified.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

08 November 2020