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World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. As the international community has committed to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030, one in nine people worldwide still...
JOB PURPOSE
The Regional Bureau is looking for a highly qualified and dynamic HR Officer proficient in Learning & Development who can be deployed to support the Regional Bureau and RBN Country Offices in coordinating and deploying various learning interventions in line with the RBN Capability Development Investment Case and training calendar to close identified critical functional and cross-functional capability gaps.
The HR Officer will support skills development in the Regional Bureau and the Country Offices by coordinating and deploying WFP Corporate Programmes in line with global capability development priorities e.g. Supervisory Skills Programme, Middle Managers Programme, Horizon Programme etc.
The HR Officer will also support the Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning strategy in liaison with the RBN Knowledge Management focal points.
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. Typically one or more years of postgraduate professional experience in Human Resources with an interest in international humanitarian development.
Experience:5-7 years of experience in providing HR services, experience in organizing and coordinating training programs and other learning initiatives within a large organization(s).
Language: Fluency in English, both oral and written. Intermediate knowledge of other UN language would be an advantage.
Knowledge & Skills:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the direct supervision of the HR Officer for Learning & development, the HR Officer will:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Type of Contract: |
Service Contract -SC8 |
Duty Station: |
Regional Bureau of Eastern Africa, Nairobi |
Contract Duration: |
12 months |
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
April 8, 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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