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• Implement workforce management strategy for
  the country operation that is in line with the regional and global
  strategy. Participate in the preparation of the annual operations
  programme review submissions.
• Ensure timely advertisement and filling of
  the vacancies. Facilitate the work of the local Assignments Committee (AC)
  and provide guidance to managers in preparing their submissions for the AC
  review.
• Manage and directly supervise process of
  recruitment, assignment and reassignment of local staff for the country
  operation, in accordance with UN/UNHCR rules and procedures, including
  those related to diversity. Control the maintenance of the personnel
  records in the office, as well as of the attendance, overtime and leave
  records.
• Offer support, guidance and training to
  administrative staff performing personnel administration related
  functions.
• Actively participate in the review of the
  training needs of the staff, making appropriate proposals to meet identified
  needs.
• Brief newly arrived international staff on
  related administrative formalities and ensure all arrangements are made
  for onward travel, if applicable. Ensure efficient processing of residence
  permits and other administrative formalities upon their arrival to and
  departure from the country.
• Build and maintain liaison with the support
  sections and divisions at headquarters, specifically with DHRM, on matters
  related to planning and management of staffing resources, as well as to
  recruitment and personnel administration support, medical and other issues
  of staff welfare and safety.
• Pursue measures to ensure cooperation and
  dialogue between the management and workforce within the country
  operation.
• Ensure that all staff and dependants in the
  country operation can access adequate health care as per UNHCR’s
  guidelines and policies.  Manage
  UNHCR medical insurance plan. Ensure support to staff and dependants in
  case of medical evacuation.
• Actively participate in the ICSC survey on
  living conditions and classification of duty stations as well as in the UN
  Country Team local staff salary survey and other local inter-agency HR-related
  fora and initiatives.
• Provide guidance and counselling to ensure
  that UNHCR’s workforce in the country has a sound awareness of UN/UNHCR
  staff rules and regulations (including the Code of Conduct) and is aware
  of its rights and obligations as well as benefits and entitlements.
• Enforce compliance with UNHCR’s human
  resources policies (e.g. policies on gender, disabilities, diversity,
  ethics and HIV/AIDS), the UN/UNHCR staff rules and regulations, as well as
  with the performance appraisal and management system.
• The incumbent will issue and extend contracts
  for locally recruited staff.
• Clear payments related to personnel issues
  such as settlement of travel claims, overtime claims, hazard pay, MIP
  reimbursements, medical and security evacuations, shipment costs.
• Represent UNHCR in the working groups/task
  forces within the UN inter-agency mechanism on coordination of salary
  surveys, staff safety and welfare concerns.
• Perform any other duties as required by the
  UNHCR Representative

• UNHCR recruits, contracts and deploys staff
  and makes sufficient use of affiliate workforce in the country to meet its
  current and future operational needs and in a manner that promotes career
  development and respects diversity.
• The workforce in the country is aware of the
  Code of Conduct and acts with integrity.
• The workforce in the country is well-informed
  of and understands the organisation’s human resources policies and
  practices.
• UNHCR’s learning programmes and activities
  build the competencies of its workforce to meet the needs of the country
  operations and staff career goals.
• UNHCR provides a healthy, safe and respectful
  working environment for its workforce in the country.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) HR Officer career opportunity should hold
  a University degree in Human Resources Management/Administration, Law or
  similar disciplines.
• At least eight years of previous relevant
  work experience  (six years with
  Advanced University degree) in progressively responsible functions in an
  office that administer/manage a large number of staff, preferably within
  the UN.
• Broad working knowledge of UNHCR administrative
  procedures and processes and exposure to provision of support services in
  an international organization. Exposure to UNHCR field operations is
  essential.
• Excellent knowledge of English and working
  knowledge of another UN language.
• For National Officer positions, very good
  knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.
• Working knowledge of UN/UNHCR field
  operational realities, especially in hardship duty stations is desired
• Prior field experience with UNHCR and/or with
  other humanitarian organizations is an asset
• High IT affinity and working experience of
  PeopleSoft/MSRP HR module, as well as with MSRP Financials and Focus is
  desired

• Accountability Level 3
• Teamwork & Collaboration Level 3
• Communication Level 3
• Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 3
• Client & Result Orientation Level 3
• Organizational Awareness Level 3
• Empowering and Building Trust Level 3
• Managing Resources Level 3
• Judgement and Decision Making Level 3
• Managing Performance Level 3
• Analytical Thinking Level 3
• Planning and Organizing Level 3
• Change Capability and Adaptability Level 3

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