Human Resources Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Consultant Closes 01 Sep 2026 9 days left

Overview

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing administrative tasks related to the hiring of national and international affiliate workforce, in accordance with FAO rules and regulations.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support the overall hiring plan for hiring of national and international affiliate workforce.
  • Develop and/or review Terms of Reference of affiliate workforce and ensure compliance with current standards and regulations.
  • Coordinate and manage the publication of calls to attract candidates for vacancies related to national and international affiliate workforce, ensuring proper dissemination to attract qualified talent.
  • Organize and facilitate the selection process, including coordinating interviews with the selection panel and preparing reports on evaluated candidates.
  • Manage the complete cycle of contracts for national and international affiliate workforce in the Global Resource Management System (GRMS), ensuring the collection and verification of required documentation.
  • Supervise the validity of contracts for national and international affiliate workforce in and take appropriate measures in coordination with supervisors for renewal or termination as necessary.
  • Provide administrative support, including recording worked hours for the payment of fees to national and international consultants and other related tasks.
  • Collaborate in implementing actions to promote a respectful and harmonious work environment, aligned with the organization's values and commitments.
  • Facilitate knowledge exchange and best practices within the office, promoting collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
  • Assist in the performance evaluation process of national and international consultants, providing logistical and administrative support for the preparation and recording of their performance evaluation reports (QAR).
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Perform other tasks as required.
Required Experience
  • 2 years of relevant experience in human resources.
  • Working experience in more than one place or working field.
  • Desirable experience in human resources in the United Nations, including corporate policies, rules and procedures.
  • Experience in process and change management improvements.
  • Extent and relevance of experience in recruitment and onboarding processes.
Qualifications

Completed high school diploma

Other Details
Languages Required
Working knowledge (full proficiency – level C) of English
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
3 months with possibility of renovation
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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