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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, P4

LocationGENEVA
LevelSenior
Posted1w ago
Human Resources

Quick answer

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is hiring a Human Resources Officer in Geneva, Switzerland, with a focus on administering contracts and benefits for staff. The position is temporary and requires a Master's degree and at least 7 years of experience in human resources management.

Role
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, P4
Organization
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Location
GENEVA
Level
Senior
Category
Human Resources

The role

The Human Resources Officer will lead a team in administering contracts and benefits and entitlements for OCHA staff, and report to the Chief of Human Resources Section.

What you'll do

  • Develops and implements new human resources policies, practices and procedures
  • Monitors and ensures the implementation of human resources policies, practices and procedures
  • Advises on the development, modification and implementation of United Nations policies and practices on entitlements
  • Supervises and monitors the work of the Human Resources Administration Team
  • Reviews and recommends level of remuneration for consultants
  • Provides advice to staff and managers on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules relating to conditions of service, benefits and travel entitlements

What it takes

  • Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related field
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration or related area
  • Experience in administration of staff entitlements and benefits in the United Nations common system, or other comparable international organization
  • Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, such as Umoja or equivalent
  • Experience in managing a team providing HR services to clients
  • Experience with HR on-boarding platforms, such as Inspira or equivalent

What you'll bring

Develops and implements new human resources policiespractices and proceduresMonitors and ensures the implementation of human resources policiespractices and proceduresAdvises on the developmentmodification and implementation of United Nations policies and practices on entitlements

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

What is the compensation for this position?

The compensation for this position is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required for this position?

The key qualifications required include a Master's degree in human resources management, business or public administration, and at least 7 years of experience in human resources management.

How do I apply for this position?

You can apply for this position by visiting the link provided in the job description.

Is this position remote?

The job is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and is not remote.

How to apply

Apply directly on Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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