KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
• Recruitment and selection of national and international positions in the Tigray region and as part of the Tigray Emergency Operation
• Work closely with managers to understand their needs and deliver solutions to hire, manage and develop a high calibre workforce to meet operational objectives.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders and the Country Office to support the Tigray Emergency Operation by providing a seamless HR service.
• Maintain an accurate and updated Organizational structure for the region.
• Manage onboarding of new employees to ensure a positive experience and successful integration into their new role and the organization.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date HR data, personnel files and archives ensuring confidentiality and compliance with the established standards.
• Support staff deployment and take relevant administrative actions including reporting to facilitate quick and efficient HR service in in response to crises/emergency
• Collect and disseminate staffing statistics for international consultants and staff deployed on TDY as required
• Provide advice to managers and employees, understanding their needs and ensuring policies, procedures, processes, systems, and tools are available and correctly applied
• Support the administration of conditions of service, contracts, appropriate entitlements and support the resolution of employee relations issues at the Sub Office.
• Contribute to staff capability building, working with the Country Office to understand individual skills and business requirements, and organizing/delivering development solutions to equip employees with the skills and knowledge required to meet current and future needs.
• Support organizational design activities to help define and organize structures/jobs and allocate people to the right places to improve efficiency as per the approved Country Strategic Plan.
• Guide and supervise the HR team and provide support with analysis and queries.
• Collate and analyze data for the preparation of accurate and timely reports supporting a WFP wide view of HR activities that enable informed decision-making and consistent information for stakeholders.
• Contribute to improvement of the Area and Sub Offices by implementing new/updated HR policies, procedures and systems and recommending improvements to ways of working.
• Support in other projects/tasks from the Country Office as required

• CONTRACT TYPE: Consultant Level I
• UNIT/DIVISION: Human Resources
• DUTY STATION: Mekelle, Ethiopia
• DURATION: 6 months

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2 MARCH 2023

Knowledge & Skills:
• Broad or specialized knowledge of HR best practices, techniques, and processes with some understanding of the basic theoretical background.
• Ability to supervise and support more junior and/or less experienced members of the team. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and recommend a course of action.
• Good oral and written communication skills required to give and receive information and work with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and provide client- oriented service.
• Ability to identify client’s needs and match them to appropriate solutions.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly assimilate, UN/WFP specific processes and systems.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.

Job Requirement

• 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: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in Human Resources with an interest in international humanitarian development.

How to Apply:
• Register using the following link CLICK HERE

• Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply