Human Resources Associate, SC6, Dhaka

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

16 October :59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website:  and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

To deliver a full range of HR support services to ensure accurate implementation of WFP policies and procedures and facilitate the effective functioning of a client-focused and strategy-oriented HR services.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

HR Service Delivery:

• Assist with a wide range of complex HR queries, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and timely HR service delivery to clients.

• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and systems to support effective problem-solving and decision-making.

Performance Management:

• Lead and support the Performance and Capability Enhancement (PACE) process.

• Conduct training and awareness sessions to emphasize the importance of performance management, ensuring quality objective setting, and timely completion of appraisals.

• Monitor and report on the completion rates and quality of PACE submissions, providing recommendations for improvement.

Onboarding and Orientation:

• Coordinate and deliver comprehensive onboarding programs for new staff, ensuring processes are completed and terms of service are clearly communicated and understood.

Learning and Development (L&D):

• Organize and deliver training sessions to ensure staff have adequate knowledge of HR systems, procedures, and performance management tools.

• Support learning and development activities by updating dashboards and tracking progress on L&D initiatives.

• Assist in creating content for the monthly HR newsletter, highlighting key L&D programs and updates.

HR Systems Management:

• Use HR management systems to review, enter, and update various HR data, including monitoring deadlines for contract expirations, PACE submissions, and other critical HR milestones.

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and compliance with established guidelines and deadlines.

Records and Data Management:

• Maintain confidential personnel records, HR databases, and archives in compliance with organizational standards, ensuring accuracy and easy accessibility.

Staff Deployment and Reporting:

• Monitor staff deployment and handle related administrative actions, including preparing reports to support efficient HR services and enabling WFP to respond swiftly during crises.

• Provide data-driven insights to support workforce planning and decision-making.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance HR processes, systems, and tools to improve efficiency and service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: A minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of individuals to provide a high-quality support service.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

• Ability to collate and compile relevant data from a variety of sources in order to produce periodic reports for supervisor(s).

• Proficiency in using HR management systems, data analysis tools, and MS Office applications.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the English and Bangla

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: 

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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