Human Resources Specialist

Multiple locations

Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Multiple locations
Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Human Resources
- REGIONAL OFFICE FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Closing Date: Closed

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants

in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

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Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member countries

are encouraged to apply.

Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Organizational Setting

The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC) is responsible for leading FAOâs response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAOâs priority activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the Region and, in collaboration with departments and divisions at Headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities. RLC also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organizationâs Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the region, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. RLC develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs).

The consultancy assignments are located at the FAO Regional (Chile) and sub-Regional (Barbados and Panama) offices or in country offices within the region.

Interested consultants are invited to submit their applications on-line in order to establish their profiles in the RLC Roster database from which they may be considered for consultancy opportunities that might arise. Inclusion in the database does not guarantee a contract with RLC or other FAO units. Applications will be maintained in the database for a period of two years. The exact contractual arrangements pertaining to each consultancy will be determined as appropriate to the nature of that particular consultancy. These assignments do not carry any expectation of, or imply any right to, further extension, renewal or conversion to any other appointment.

Call Purpose

The purpose of the Call is to attract global talent for the Consultant and Personal Services assignments as they become available. The Call will create a roster of Applicants that will be used to identify candidates for these assignments.

The FAO Functional Objective (FO) covered by this functional roster is\:

Human Resources

Reporting Lines

The consultant reports to a Team Leader of the assignment.

Tasks and responsibilities

Design effective targeted recruitment strategies for the region for staff and NSHR (non-staff human resources);
Advise on recruitment processes of professional and general service staff and international NSHR for all types of funds;
Develop regional talent management strategies; contribute to the development of the regional HR strategy
Review internal HR policies and processes implementation regionally
Ensure HR programs and services are in compliance with FAO established policies, procedures and regulations
Prepare, maintain and analyse human resources reports related to specific HR topics, e.g. mobility eligibility; retirement; resignations; vacancy rates and etc.
Assist with the development and coordination of recommended changes regarding effective workflows
Deliver training sessions related to specific HR programs\: workforce planning; recruitment; staff development; organizational design; performance management;
Perform any other duties as required

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) relevant to the above areas (e.g. accounting, finance, human resources, public administration, business administration, political sciences, agricultural development and/or technical cooperation or emergency project planning/formulation/implementation, international development, social science, economics and any area related to the work of the Organization) (for Consultants).
University degree in the above areas (for PSAs)
Relevant experience\:

For Consultants/PSA level C\: at least one year of relevant experience
For Consultants/PSA level B\: at least five years of relevant experience
For Consultants level A\: at least twelve years of relevant experience
For PSA level A\: At least fifteen years of relevant experience

Working knowledge of English and/or French and Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the two (for Consultants).
Working knowledge of English or French, Spanish (for PSAs);

For Consultants/PSA Level A\:

Results Focus
Leading, Engaging and Empowering
Communication
Partnering and Advocating
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Strategic Thinking

For Consultants/PSA Level B and C

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in the field is desirable
Extent and relevance of experience in human resources management, administration and staff servicing
Extent and relevance of experience in development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures
Familiarity with automated human resources management systems
Excellent ability to analyze problems and develop effective, practical solutions

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Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO,

Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).
Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the IAU/UNESCO list.
Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
Candidates with acceptable language certificate/s should upload them when submitting their application. For details, visit http\://www.fao.org/3/I8446EN/i8446en.pdf
For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
For further information on categories, contract duration and honoraria, please refer to the Conditions page.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.

Vacancies will be removed from the recruitment portal at 23\:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help, or have queries, please contact\: iRecruitment@fao.org

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