.Purpose of the Position

To provide full support to the Head of WHO Country Office and technical staff on human resources planning and management, ensure that HR services for staff at the country office are consistent and in accordance with WHO’s staff regulations and rules, policies and procedures. He/she provides analysis and monitors needs and requirements to develop and implement flexible solutions in the area of HR

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health priorities, sustainable development agendas and harmonized with the United Nations country teams and partners to improve health outcomes and progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.

Description of the duties 

Under the direct supervision of Operation Officer in WCO Jordan and the overall guidance of WHO Representative of Jordan, and in close consultation and collaboration with the relevant HR and administrative structures at regional office level, the incumbent plans and delivers services in the areas of Human Resources, including recruitment, staff and non-staff administration and performance management. The work involves ongoing contacts with a broad range of WHO officials and staff members to provide advice and support, and to promote best practices in the field of human resources management, as well as contacts with counterparts in the Regional and Sub-Country Offices, as related to the above and ensure mutual understanding.

1. Supports the delivery of HR services in accordance with WHO rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control and functioning of the HR management system.

2. Provide guidance to the Head of WHO CO and staff on all aspects of HR policies and procedures including proper use of contractual modalities.

3. Provide substantive input to HR planning and forecasting of the staffing needs and facilitate and monitor the recruitment of non-staff (Special Service Agreement (SSA), Consultants, UNVs, etc)

4. In close collaboration with the Regional Office, perform the selection processes including drafting position descriptions establishment of positions in GSM, issuance of vacancy announcements, screening of candidates, interview panels and related activities.

5. Manage rosters for local positions.

6. Provide orientation programmes and briefing to newcomers and contribute to the staff developmental activities.

7. Monitor contract’s expiry dates, initiate and follow up on requests for extensions.

8. Assist supervisors and staff in understanding and using the performance appraisal system and provide performance management advice to staff & managers; flag any issues to the Regional Office

9. Act as a liaison between the WHO Country Office and regional office on all HR related matters.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education Qualifications

Essential: University degree in human resources management, public or business administration, Law, social science, or any related field.

Desirable: Knowledge of HR policies and practices in the UN Common System.

Experience

Essential: . A minimum of one year experience in the field of human resources management services

Desirable: Relevant experience in WHO, the UN System

Functional Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of human resources management policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in the country office setting.

• Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations.

• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to convey written information in an effective manner

Sound analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to promote consensus, guide, and advise others

• Time management skills.

WHO Competencies

1. Teamwork*

2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences*

3. Communication*

4. Producing results

5. Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Excellent knowledge of English and local language.

 Other Skills (e.g. IT)

Proficiency in MS Office.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at JOD 30,690 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

– This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

– Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that:

1 -Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated.

2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education, training and experience are provided under relevant sections.

3- Your experience records are properly entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.

– Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:

https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/enhanced-who-global-competency-model

– Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

– A written test may be used as a form of screening.

– In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO 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 through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

– Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

– Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

– For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

– WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

– WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

– WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

– WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

– This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.