Summary of Duties and FunctionsUnder the direct supervision of the Director OHR the Deputy Director will specifically
▪ Support the Director in the overall management responsibilities of the Office including effective management of staff and resources planning and prioritizing and implementation of OHR’s approved work plans ▪ Assist the Director with the formulation and implementation of the corporate HR strategies and policies and programmes ▪ Communicate negotiate and diffuse corporate HR policies and positions in an effective manner ▪ Oversee and coordinate the HR component of the work of the three Shared Services Centrehubs in Bangkok Budapest and Santiago ▪ Assist the Director with the formulation of relevant HR policy positions and preparation of related papers for the Organization’s governing bodies and UN interagency and common system fora ▪ Support the Director in collaborative initiatives and negotiations with stakeholders and other UN common system organizations ▪ Perform other related duties as required.
General Requirements
▪ Advanced university degree in Human Resources Management Social Sciences Economics Business Public Administration or related field ▪ Professional experience in the field of human resources andor administrative management ▪ Proven ability and experience in communication and negotiation ▪ Experience in HR strategy and policy including at the UN common system level ▪ Working knowledge of English French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic Chinese or Russian
Leadership Competencies
Results focus Takes accountability for the delivery of agreed results in service of FAO’s strategic framework Leading engaging and empowering others Coordinates directs facilitates and recognizes team efforts creates an enabling environment and assists others to realize and develop their potential Communication Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication Partnering and Advocating Promotes ideas and develops partnerships to advance the Organization’s work Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement Continually seeks to improve the knowledge skills and work processes of oneself and others Strategic thinking Makes informed and coherent decisions aligned with broader goals and strategies.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO values of Commitment to FAO Respect for all and Integrity and Transparency
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