Human Resources Officer (Staff Development and Learning)

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Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/14/TA65 Title: Human Resources Officer (Staff Development and Learning), Post # 360363 Grade: P2 Contract type: Temporary appointment Duration of contract:  Six months	Date: 4 June 2014 Application Deadline: 12 June 2014 (5 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station:  Cairo, Egypt   Organization unit: EMRO Eastern Mediterranian Regional Office (EM/RGO) / EM/DAF General Management (EM/DAF) EM/HRS Human Resources Services
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : Purpose of the Post: To provide advice and guide the team of HR Assistants in the area of staff development and learning. Objectives of the Programme: The objective of the Human Resources Services in EMRO is to ensure that competent and motivated workforce is available to deliver programme activities in accordance with the WHO global mission. This is achieved through provision of sound advice to the management, HR planning, job design and classification, recruitment and selection, administration of contracts, staff onboarding, development and learning, performance management, career and mobility management, and management of staff relations.
Description of duties: Organizational Context: Under the direct supervision of Head, Administration and Staff Development, and overall guidance of the Regional HR Manager, the incumbent will lead the team of three staff members. Summary of Assigned Duties: Coordinate the assessment of staff development and career support needs, design training needs analysis tools, based on identified needs, oversee the development and implementation of the Regional Staff Development and Learning (SDL) Plan. Coordinate the implementation of the Regional SDL plan against set budgets; Evaluate effectiveness and impact of staff development programmes. Prepare periodic reports in relation to implementation of SDL Plan. Develop an outline of the Induction training for the Region and conduct trainings. Liaise with HQ/SDL, draft comments on proposed global policies and initiatives, negotiate with HQ on SDL funding. Convene meetings of SDL Committee, facilitate and document discussions. Analyse quality of training institutions within the Region and create a network accordingly Coordinate the implementation of electronic learning tool (iLearn) and Global Management Development Programme (GMDP) Manage other projects related to staff development and learning as applicable.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Essential: University degree in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Public or Business Administration, or related area.
Skills:  Competencies: WHO global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/competencies/en/ 1) Producing Results 2) Communicating in credible and effective way 3) Creating an Empowering and Motivating Environment Functional Skills and Knowledge: - Good knowledge of human resources management and staff development/learning theories and best practices in a multicultural environment; - Good analytical skills and demonstrated ability to formulate policy and procedural guidelines -Tact, diplomacy and discretion; strong client focus; Integrity and sound judgment.
Experience: Essential: At least 2 years of relevant experience in HR management with some experience in HR Development/ Learning. Desirable: Experience in one of the UN organizations. Experience in working in/dealing with field missions..
Languages: Essential: Excellent knowledge of English. Desirable: Knowledge of French will be an asset.
Additional Information: Applicants are kindly requested to pay attention to the screening questions as they will be used to screen out unqualified candidates. - Only qualified applicants with the relevant experience will be considered. - A written test/presentation and interviews will be used as a form of screening. The written test might be used as an eliminatory tool. - Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice (this could be the base for rosters). - Interviews will include competency-based questions. - This VN is published in English language only.
Annual salary: (Net of tax) US$46819 at single rate US$49916 with primary dependants	Post Adjustment: 36.3 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
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