Human Resources related jobs at WHO (World Health Organization), Sana’a

Position: Human Resources Officer

Roles/Responsibilities 

The Human Resources Officer will perform the following jobs at WHO Representative’s Office, Yemen

• Provide specialized advice and expertise to the Head of Country Office in respect to human resources and work force planning for the Office and also manage and supervise the HR unit ensuring that the HR team functions, transparently, efficiently and effectively.
• In liaison and consultation with HR headquarters and the regional office develop new or adapt existing policies and procedures in the area of HR relevant for the field level.
• Provide advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules; advise on benefits and entitlements for staff on the basis of contractual status; also advise and counsels staff in respect of responsibilities, code of conduct as well as rights.
• Coordinate and manage recruitment and outreach of local staff.
• Oversee HR planning, staffing and position management of the office and serve as focal point for the implementation and monitoring of the WHO’s ERP system with respect to its HR- component.
• Monitor and ensure compliance across the office on the timely implementation of the performance appraisal system.
• Develop as well as provide training/orientation programmes in HR operation at country level.
  Counsel staff members about career and talent development opportunities and needs.9. Provide HR advice and guidance in the programme and budget development process of the Office.
• Also, act as focal point for the continuous dialogue between the management and staff representatives.
• Represent WHO at meetings and participate in the salary surveys, DSA/cost of living surveys.
• Furthermore,  provide feedback to counterparts at the regional office and headquarters.

Minimum requirements 

Candidates must have the following qualifications in order to be eligible for this position

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, law, social science, education or related field. In addition to that, knowledge of HR policies and practices in the UN Common System is desirable.
• At least seven years of combined national and international progressively responsible professional experience in human resources management including selection and recruitment, contract administration and entitlements.
• Experience in the strategic and operational application of human resources management policies/practices and knowledge and in particular the staff selection process, talent management and administration of benefits and entitlements is essential.

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