HR Assistant (SC5) - Damascus - VA010-2026

World Food Programme - WFP

Staff Closes 13 Apr 2026 10 days left

Overview

The HR Assistant provides a range of human resources support services within the Talent Acquisition Team, contributing to the efficient delivery of HR services within the Country Office.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide support throughout the recruitment process, including creating job requisitions, screening applications, preparing written assessments, scheduling and attending interviews, drafting selection reports, and conducting candidate background checks.
  • Prepare, organize, and update recruitment files and documentation.
  • Support HR data extraction, cleaning, and consolidation related to recruitment, staffing, contracts, and other HR areas.
  • Assist in preparing basic dashboards, charts, and periodic HR reports.
  • Provide timely responses to routine HR queries from staff and candidates.
  • Utilize HR systems (e.g., Workday) to enter and update HR information.
  • Provide administrative support in HR processes such as contract actions, onboarding, and deployment support.
  • Liaise with internal units and follow up on pending HR actions.
Required Experience
  • At least five (5) years of relevant experience in human resources or administrative support.
  • Experience in recruitment or talent acquisition is an advantage.
  • Experience working with data, spreadsheets, or dashboards is considered an asset.
  • Relevant experience in different areas of Human Resources (i.e., talent acquisition, payroll, learning and development, HR data analysis, benefits and entitlements, attendance, etc.).
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment and delivering client‑focused HR services.
Qualifications
  • Completion of secondary school education.
  • A university degree in Human Resources or other relevant fields is desirable.
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
12 months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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