Job at WFP – Business Support Assistant(Human Resources)

Business Support Assistant(Human Resources)

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.

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.

BACKGROUND JOB PURPOSE:

Business Support Assistant will provide administrative support and Data analytics to the Human Resources (HR) unit report to the head of HR unit.

The ideal candidate will use their passion for big data and analytics to provide insights to the Humana Resources Data (Metrics). Will be responsible for conducting both recurring and ad hoc analysis for Human Resources data users.

Also, the candidate will be involved on Recruitment processes (proactive talent sourcing), Female Talent Pool management and Staff Onboarding Management.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Generally, support processing and managing routine administrative and HR transactional tasks in various functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely management and delivery of Huma Resources services.
Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems.
Interpret HR data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports.
Understand the day-to-day HR issues that our organization faces, which can be better understood with data
Compile and analyze data related to HR’ issues
Develop clear visualizations to convey complicated data in a straightforward fashion
Support HR Team in the Recruitment process, specifically on proactively talent souring including maintaining an active talent pool for Female candidates, processing VA announcement, preliminary shortlisting, interview preparations and maintaining up to date recruitment data.
Facilitate Staff Learning and Development activities, include but not limited to sharing WeLearn learning opportunities with CO Office staff.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:First University degree in Human resources or Public Administration, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics.
Experience:Experience in general administrative work and support, data, consulting analytics or a related function involving quantitative data analysis to solve problems.

Knowledge & Skills:
Strong ability to use statistical and data analysis tools and translate data into a meaningful information.
Experience Ability to use standard office equipment such as photocopiers and scanners.
Proficient in SQL, Python, Hive, Pic and other Data analysis tools

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 27TH MARCH 2020.

Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.

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