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The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

General

Assignment Title: HR Officer
Duty Station: Kigali
Duration (in months): 12
 

Assignment context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency fighting hunger. WFP reaches more than 150 million people per year - delivering humanitarian food assistance and working with smallholder farmers, communities, and governments to improve nutrition and build resilience to crises. As conflict, climate change and economic shocks drive up the number of hungry people in Eastern Africa, finding innovative solutions to the complex humanitarian and development challenges in the region is essential, now perhaps more than ever.
In Rwanda, WFP supports the Government with its ambitious goals to ensure food security and nutrition and equitable access to sustainable livelihoods for all. In this effort, WFP Rwanda works closely with diverse stakeholders to provide general food and nutrition assistance to over 135,000 refugees, asylum seekers and returnees; to strengthen national disaster risk management, social protection, school meals and nutrition programmes; to transform food systems; and to support emergency preparedness and response.

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

This role requires a strong ability to analyse data and problem solve, are a strong communicator who can build relationships through all departments, able to provide insightful data and contribute solutions and possesses outstanding organizational skills to juggle multiple priorities.
To deliver a professional, client-focused HR services, partnering with managers and build strong focus on employee relations, performance management, engagement and retention activities, including an understanding of compensation and benefits in line with WFP corporate priorities

Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the HR Unit, the volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1.Contribute towards the development of country specific plans and processes, and deliver HR operational activities or projects, following standard processes and ensuring alignment with wider WFP policies.
2.Provide advice to managers and employees, understanding their needs and ensuring policies, procedures, processes, systems and tools are available and correctly applied to support them.
3.Provide effective management of the employment relationship between WFP and its staff, by administering conditions of service, contracts and appropriate entitlements, and resolving employee relations issues.
4.Contribute to staff capability building, working with managers to understand individual skills and business requirements, and organizing/delivering development solutions which equip people with the skills and knowledge required to meet current and future challenges.
5.Contribute to building and managing talent within WFP, working with managers to understand their needs and delivering solutions to recruit, retain, manage and develop a high caliber workforce to deliver business objectives.
6.Support organizational design activities that enable senior management to define and organize structures and jobs, and allocate people to the right places in order to im-prove efficiency.
7.Guide and supervise junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
8.Collate and analyse data for the preparation of accurate and timely reporting, sup-porting a WFP wide view of HR activities that enables informed decision-making and consistent information for stakeholders.
9.Contribute to continuous improvement by implementing new/updated HR policies, procedures and systems and recommending improvements to ways of working.
10.Other duties as required.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);

• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country.

• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities.

• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.

• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers.

• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Requirements
Education:
Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Business Management, Industrial Psychology, or First University degree in the above disciplines with at least 4 additional years of related work experience.

Minimum experience:
Three or more years of postgraduate professional experience in Human Resources with an interest in international humanitarian development.

Area of expertise:

• Compensation and Benefits

• Talent Acquisition and Management

• Workforce Planning and Organizational Design

• HR Analytics & HRIS

Skills and experience:

• Approach challenges with an analytical, data-driven mindset to inform decisions

• Thrive in fast-paced, multicultural environments, where adaptability is key

• Take satisfaction in resolving complex HR challenges with creative and practical solutions

• Enjoy building relationships across all organizational levels, from entry-level employees to executive leadership

• Passionate about using data and analytics to drive strategic HR decisions

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities and experience with a focus on the employee experience

• High level of business acumen and ability to navigate complex corporate organizations

• Adaptable, team player with a track record building and maintaining effective professional relationships

• Good communication and project management skills

Language skills
English: Mandatory ☒ Optional ☐ Basic ☐ Fair ☐
Working knowledge ☐ Fluent ☐ Mother tongue ☐
French: Mandatory ☐ Optional ☒ Basic ☐ Fair ☐ Working knowledge ☐ Fluent.

12.Competencies and Values (select what apply)
☒Adaptability and Flexibility
☒Building Trust
☒Commitment and Motivation
☒Communication
☒Creativity
☒Ethics and Values
☒Integrity
☒Knowledge Sharing
☒Professionalism
☒Respect for Diversity
☒Self-Management
☒Technological Awareness
☒Working in Teams

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at [email protected] for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.