Organizational Setting

The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop
policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the
agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.
The position is located in Iran.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Administration) & OiC , and overall guidance of the Regional HR Officer, the incumbent will be working with different units to process timely recruitment and HR related requests and will perform the tasks described below.

Technical Focus

The incumbent’s work directly impacts on the smooth operations and the quality of overall output of the work unit.

He/ she plays a lead role in the provision of Human Resources support for successful achievement of the organizational unit’s mandate.

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Analyses, answers and follows-up on a variety of human resources requests and enquiries from staff and non-staff; provides guidance on relevant human resources guidelines and procedures;
•    Supports the overall hiring plan for hiring of national and international affiliate workforce  (e.g.

provides support in the following processes: appointments, extensions, transfers, etc);
•    Develops and/or reviews Terms of Reference of affiliate workforce and ensures compliance with current standards and regulations.
•    Provides briefing and de-briefing of personnel, provides information as to staff and non-staff entitlements and specificities of contracts
•    Coordinate the overall hiring plan for hiring of national and international affiliate workforce ;
•    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.
•    Organizes and facilitates the selection process, including coordinating interviews with the selection panel and preparing reports on evaluated candidates
•    Manages 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.
•    Supervises 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.
•    Assists 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).
•    Collects and researches background information; updates organization charts and staffing tables for internal use; drafts correspondence, reports and statistics related to all human resources functions as appropriate;
•    Reviews, maintains and updates confidential personnel information, records and files; ensures completeness and accuracy of records and that follows-up system on actions are taken;
•    Coordinates the preparation, completion, implementation, and report on yearly staff learning plans;

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements  

•    Secondary Education.
•    Minimum 2 years of experience working in similar senior HR/Administration role.
•    Working knowledge of English and Persian.
•    National of the Islamic Republic of Iran

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/ Functional Skills

•    Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION