- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
- FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
- FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
- Plans and delivers services in designated human resource field(s).
- Consults with designated business partners on specific HR requests, issues and problems and provides advice, policy interpretations and options on how to proceed.
- Analyses requirements and researches and analyses information, data, statistics and/or trends for the preparation of plans, strategies, reports, policies and/or other products.
- Reviews ongoing service delivery, related policies, procedures and systems to recommend change, develop proposals and coordinate updates/revisions.
- Collaborates in the development of information/training materials and products to increase understanding of HR services and policies, to promote capacity development and to facilitate change across the Organization.
- Researches and provides information to management and staff to resolve problems and/or reach agreement on various issues.
- Leads short-term work groups and participates on Organization-wide committees and working groups.
- Plans and delivers services in designated human resource field(s).
- Consults with designated business partners on specific HR requests, issues and problems, and provides advice, policy interpretations and options on how to proceed.
- Contributes to talent acquisition and talent management activities, with specific attention to recruitment targets and other corporately established key performance indicators (KPIs) in particular for emergency and resilience.
- Reviews complex recruitment-related issues and prepares relevant correspondence.
- Supports the coordination and implementation of HR operational activities for emergency and resilience.
- Monitors selection process of staff, ensuring timely filling of vacant positions; liaises with the Regional and Country Offices, provides support in identifying job requirements for emergency operations, and participates in selection panels, as and when required.
- Supports collaboration with external recruitment sources to ensure supply of suitable and qualified candidates, contributes to the review of best practice candidate sourcing techniques to enhance the candidate pool, review the effectiveness of recruitments sources and prepares relevant analytic reports.
- Supports the identification of training and learning needs, contributes to the planning of workshops/learning programmes to enhance HR capacity in the field staff and shares best practices and lessons learnt among HR practitioners and other stakeholders.
- Supports revised or new business requirements for existing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
- Advanced university degree in human resources management, organizational development or a related field.
- Five years of relevant experience in human resources management including the implementation of talent acquisition and/or talent management strategies.
- Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
- Extent and relevance of experience in human resources management, including talent management preferably in complex country and/or emergency context.
- Extent and relevance of experience in development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with automated human resources management systems.
- Ability to analyse complex issues.
- Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of French is considered a strong asset.
- FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment
- Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
- Dependency allowances
- Rental subsidy
- Education grant for children
- Home leave travel
- 30 working days of annual leave per year
- Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
- International health insurance; optional life insurance
- Disability protection
- elements of family-friendly policies
- flexible working arrangements
- standards of conduct
- To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills;
- Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile;
- Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application;
- Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at
- Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications;
- Incomplete applications will not be considered;
- Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO's behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
- Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered;
- Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
- We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO's client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-
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Job Description - Human Resources OfficerJob Description
Human Resources Officer
Job Posting Job Posting : 08/May/2024
Closure Date Closure Date : 29/May/2024, 9:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit :
CSH
Job Type Job Type : Staff position
Type of Requisition :
Professional Project
Primary Location Primary Location : Italy-Rome
Duration :
Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
Post Number :
CCOG Code : 1A06
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
FAO's Human Resources Division (CSH) provides HR strategies, policies, tools, guidance and oversight to FAO Offices worldwide to ensure that the Organization attracts, develops and retains a diverse, skilled and highly motivated workforce, delivering on the mandate of the Organization.
Over the next years, the Human Resources Division will focus on developing and implementing a people centered strategy, and positioning HR as a strategic partner contributing to the achievement of the mandate of FAO.
The Human Resources Division is composed of two main clusters, namely, (i) the Integrated Talent Management, providing advice and managing position management, recruitment, mobility, staff development and training, performance management and social security; and (ii) the HR Strategy and Policy providing HR strategic guidance, policy and oversight.
The position is located in the Integrated Talent Management cluster of the Human Resources Division (CSH) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting LinesThe Human Resources Officer reports to the Human Resources Officer, HR Division under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director, HR Division.
Technical FocusThe Human Resources Officer supports talent acquisition and management, particularly in emergency operations but not exclusively limited to them, ensuring compliance with HR policies.
Key ResultsThe provision of human resource services to management and staff.
Key Functions
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________GENERAL INFORMATION
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link:
Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization.
This includes:
HOW TO APPLY