Deadline: 26 September 2015
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is currently accepting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Regional Human Resources Manager based in Cairo, Egypt.
WHO works together with policy-makers, global health partners, civil society, academia and the private sector to support countries to develop, implement and monitor solid national health plans.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Regional Human Resources Manager will perform the following functions-
- Actively participates in establishment of and manages the implementation of HR strategic plan that supports the Organization to achieve its goals within timeframes and budget;
- Works with senior management to identify HR implications of those strategic objectives and priorities, advises on job design and ensures the provision of all related services;
- Supports and advises managers in planning current and future staffing needs;
- Conducts regular reviews of policies, procedures, and practices (including private sector best practices);
- Develops and recommends improvements as necessary;
- Ensures timely communication of changes in global HR policies and procedures to management and staff and ensures compliance. Proactively introduces innovative solutions such as HR policies, rules and approaches to support achievement of organizational needs and effectiveness and acts as a change agent through improvement in HR processes;
- Develops, implements and administers short and long term recruitment strategies;
- Establishes and manages processes for recruitment, hiring and orientation for all levels of jobs;
- Educates managers on developing effective post descriptions; advises on assessment of competencies required for certain jobs, succession planning options, and use of available resources to attract and retain qualified staff;
- Reviews best practices for employment, implements and communicates improvements, and documents policies and procedures;
- Develops, analyzes, and communicates key employment metrics;
- Ensures establishment and promotion of proper performance management practices;
- works closely with senior management on continuing improvement of performance evaluations process that will make sure that staff are provided with effective feedback on their performance and career prospects with a view to increased commitment and enhanced learning/development;
- Liaise with HQ on further development of performance management matters. Establishes and promotes transparent and consistent application of the staff regulations and rules;
- Works to ensure a positive staff relations environment that minimizes workplace disputes/conflicts and sets a high standard of integrity and outstanding service to all staff;
- Establishes and promotes excellent relationship with the Staff Association;
- Develops strategies for achievement of competencies and maximum effectiveness of staff;
- Provides direction to the development and implementation of training programmes to enhance effectiveness at the managerial, technical and support levels;
- Establishes and maintains productive collaboration in WHO global learning and development community;
- Provides leadership and guidance to the HR team ensuring that activities are carried out in a highly professional and timely manner;
- Optimizes the performance of the Section’s staff through motivation, continuous learning, workload management and workflow improvements, Cultivates strong, proactive, long-term partnership between the HR team and other divisions, units, offices and teams within the Organization and develops deep knowledge of the business and HR role.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced-level university degree in human resources management, business or public administration, law or related field;
- Studies or training in law as applied to HR management;
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or a related area, of which at least five years in a managerial position at the international level;
- Related WHO or UN experience. Field experience;
- Fluency in written and spoken English and working knowledge of a second official UN language;
- Knowledge of another WHO official language.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit WHO.
