Human Resources Associate, Performance Management and Learning & Development) – WFP
Job Description
| Organization | United Nations World Food Programme |
| Job Title | Human Resources Associate, Performance Management and Learning & Development) SC L6 |
| Requisition ID | 312418 |
| Location | Sudan – Khartoum |
| Posted Date | 16/01/2023 |
| Closing Date | 29/01/2023 |
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
Would you like to join WFP Sudan’s Human Resources team and enable the delivery of professional, client-focused HR services? Are you ready to partner with managers to deliver effective HR solutions that will change and save the lives of the most vulnerable people in Sudan? If yes, this opportunity is for you. At WFP, we are looking for a talented HR Associate (Performance management and learning & development) to support our HR Team in Khartoum Country Office, Sudan, to be hired on Services Contract at the SC6 level.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
WFP Sudan has the potential to reach millions of food-insecure people across Sudan – with a total of 4 million people assisted in 2018. WFP Sudan, one of the largest and most complex operations for WFP globally, is currently rolling out a five-year Country Strategic Plan (2019 – 2023), which aims to provide emergency assistance through a hybrid approach (Cash, food, and vouchers), along with life-changing types of programs (Nutrition, Resilience and School Feeding).
JOB PURPOSE
To deliver a full range of HR support services to ensure accurate implementation of WFP policies and procedures and facilitate the effective functioning of client-focused and strategy-oriented HR services.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Onboarding
• Engage all stakeholders who have a role to play in onboarding i.e., Information Technology, Security, Unit assistant, hiring manager, etc. to ensure a coordinated and smooth onboarding experience for any new joiner
• Develop the Country Office welcome note for any new joiner and ensure it is timely shared across the office
• Carry out the new joiner survey at expected times and analyze the insights collected
Learning & Development
• Manage the learning and development calendar and provide administrative support to staff and managers in the planning and delivery of L&D events and strategy.
• Support the implementation of customized learning programs to address current and future skill and capability gaps within the country office.
• Arrange the booking of L&D facilitators, venues, travel, accommodation, and facilities for L&D programs and events.
Performance Management
• Manage the performance cycle process and monitor the timely and accurate completion of the performance evaluations.
• Facilitate the required awareness and training sessions to equip all stakeholders on performance management systems, policies, and processes.
Data Analytics and Reporting related to L&D
• Use HR management systems for reviewing, entering, and updating performance management, Training courses completion, Mandatory courses completion, etc.), ensuring compliance with the established deadlines and accuracy of HR data.
• Prepare a range of reports required for the specific area of work (e.g., learning & development activities and KPIs, training-related documents, performance management, etc.) ensuring accuracy and meeting established deadlines.
Others
• Act as the first focal point for any employee query related to onboarding, performance management and L&D. Ensure timely and qualitative case management of any query.
• Conduct research on latest trends and best practices around L&D, onboarding, and performance management and identify improvements based on evolving needs of the organization in these areas.
• Coordinate and develop programs that drive employee engagement, culture, and development in the country office.
• Coordinate the employee recognition Programme by overseeing and planning the Programme from communication, data analysis, award ceremony and distribution of prizes.
• Manage and oversee long service awards Programme in the country office by maintaining up to date data, communicating to staff, work with HQ to distribute and ensure the country management acknowledges the long-serving employee.
• Any other duties as requested
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of secondary school education. & Background training in Human Resources Management
Experience: Six or more years of work experience in human resources with in-depth expertise in performance management and learning & development.
Language: Proficiency in oral and written communication in English and Arabic.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Self-driven individual, quick and willing learner.
- Good communication skills and understanding of HR principles and their application to respond to and resolve general HR queries.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of individuals to provide a high-quality support service.
- Ability to train staff members on various topics in the field of HR.
- Ability to collate and compile relevant data from a variety of sources to produce periodic reports for supervisor(s) and various units.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and use initiative to perform administrative tasks within broad WFP guidelines and standards.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please create a personal account and fill out the profile form with your personal information at http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings. If you are an internal applicant, apply through your E-Recruitment profile.
In the application form, ensure filling the mandatory sections, attaching your CV, answering the pre-screening questions and agreeing on the legal statement before submitting your application.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis on account of potential and performance. All applicants will undergo a rigorous process which includes screening against job requirements, a technical test, and a panel interview.
TALENTED WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY:
We look for applicants with the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian values. We commit to promote diversity, gender parity and equality between men and women.
WFP strives to build a work environment that is safe and respectful, and free of sexual harassment and abuse of authority. We believe in open communication, and every individual at WFP is treated with respect regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religious and political beliefs, etc.
In this pursuit, WFP assists women to balance work exigencies with personal and family responsibilities by providing an attractive compensation package, including fully paid maternity leave for 16 weeks, breastfeeding time off, and the possibility to avail of flexible working arrangements. Also, we endeavor to provide our staff, women, and men, with training and professional career development opportunities.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
CLOSING DATE: 29.01.2023
Qualified Female applicants and qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply
- This position is open to ONLY Sudanese nationals.
- WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
- WFP does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
