Human Resources Officer (Organizational Design)

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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

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Organizational Setting
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

FAO's Human Resources Division (CSH) provides HR strategies, policies, tools, guidance and oversight to FAO clients worldwide to ensure that the Organization attracts, develops and retains a diverse, skilled and highly motivated workforce, delivering on the mandate of the Organization. Over the next years, CSH will focus on developing and implementing a people centered strategy, and positioning HR as a strategic partner contributing to the achievement of the mandate of FAO.

The Human Resources Division is composed of two main clusters\: (i) the Integrated Talent Management providing advice and managing position management, recruitment, mobility, staff development and training, performance management and social security; and (ii) the HR Strategy and Policy, providing HR strategic guidance, policy and oversight.

The position is located in the Workforce Planning and Position Management Unit (CSHDW) within the Human Resources Division at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines
Under the overall guidance of the Director, HR Division, the Human Resources Officer (Organizational Design) reports to the Human Resources Officer, leading the Unit.

Technical Focus
Support and conduct organizational design-related activities including strategic workforce planning, structure reviews, forecasting staffing needs and addressing skills gaps.

Key Results
Comprehensive HR expertise for the planning and delivery of multidisciplinary HR programmes, products and services and development of related policies and specialized tools and systems.

Key Functions
• Plans and delivers services in designated human resource field(s).
• Provides advice, policy interpretations and options on how to proceed with the programmes and processes under responsibility.
• Researches and analyses requirements, information, data, statistics and/or trends for the preparation of plans, strategies, reports, policies and/or other products.
• Reviews ongoing service delivery, related policies, procedures and systems to recommend changes, develop proposals and coordinate updates/revisions.
• Collaborates in the development of information and training materials and products to increase understanding of HR services and policies, promote capacity development and facilitate change across the Organization.
• Researches and provides information to management and staff to resolve problems and/or reach agreements on various issues.
• Leads short-term work groups and participates in Organization-wide committees and working groups.

Specific Functions
• Reviews organizational structures to support Divisions, Offices and Centers in achieving their objectives, ensuring consistency in organizational charts and alignment with evolving workforce needs.
• Provides guidance on organizational structures, job design, workforce planning and staffing reviews to support the Organization's mandate.
• Contributes to designing jobs and structures that optimize workforce capabilities, ensuring the right skills mix, technical capacity and alignment with HR policies and budgetary guidelines.
• Collaborates closely with the Office of Strategy, Programme and Budget (OSP) on issues related to position management, post count, budgetary considerations and programmatic matters.
• Liaises with key stakeholders to ensure enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and other software tools meet organizational needs related to workforce planning and position management.
• Supports the design and implementation of a strategic workforce planning framework by analysing trends, aligning jobs with organizational needs and maintaining the skills catalog and HR dashboards.
• Conducts position reviews (i.e. establishment, modification and abolition) through job description analysis and organizational chart assessments, ensuring accurate job evaluations and maintaining data for future analysis.
• Participates in and contributes to internal working groups and/or international forums (i.e. Communities of Practice or Interorganizational Working Groups) on topics relevant to the work of the Unit.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in human resources management, social sciences, economics, business, public administration, computer science, organizational development, industrial psychology, law or a related field.
• Five years of relevant experience in human resources-related tasks, including organizational design, workforce planning, position management, monitoring and reporting, as well as post planning and cost-related matters.
• Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work.
• Extent and relevance of experience in workforce planning, position management, post planning, monitoring and reporting, as well as post- and staff cost-related issues.
• Relevant experience within the UN system would be highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of the conditions of service for International civil servants as regulated by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with automated human resources management systems and platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to draft detailed documents and clear concise reports tailored to different audiences.
• An HR professional certification is considered an asset.

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FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

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• Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http\://www.whed.net/
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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