WFP Ethiopia is due to embark on its Organizational Alignment Exercise from September 2024. This will be a comprehensive, integrated, and transparent process aimed at achieving better country office performance and ensuring the country office has a fit-for-purpose structure to deliver the CSP 2025-2030. The exercise will be conducted in two phases:
– Phase I: Organizational Structure Alignment and Contract Review Exercise
– Phase II: Implementation of Organizational Alignment Exercise

The Country Office is looking to hire a consultant to serve as Team Leader and provide strategic and operational HR support in conducting and implementing Phase II of the Organizational Alignment Exercise planned for late 2024. Under the overall technical guidance of the Head of Human Resources, the HR consultant will ensure implementation of the recommendations and HR actions arising from the organisational structure and contract review exercise. The exercise which will be guided by WFP HR Policy and frameworks in relation to job profiles, titles and job evaluation and grading, will ensure that the CO structure and staffing composition adequately meets the current and future needs of the Country Strategic Plan. Overall, the project aims to ensure the CO has the right staffing size, profiles, within its budgetary limitations.

CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION

JOB TITLE: HR Consultant (Organizational Alignment)

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Consultant Level II

UNIT/DIVISION: Human Resources

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

DURATION: 6 months

ONLY OPEN TO NON-ETHIOPIAN NATIONALS

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

⦁    Manage end-to-end talent acquisition process for the Ethiopia Country Office Organizational Alignment approved positions, in liaison with the HR team in the Country Office and in close collaboration with the respective hiring managers.
⦁    Advertise vacant positions on appropriate job boards, social media, and other relevant platform.
⦁    Coordinate and conduct interviews with hiring managers using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule, as per WFP guidelines.
⦁    Responsible for screening applications by assessing applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
⦁    Providing a list of longlisted qualified candidates to the hiring managers for review and consideration
⦁    Prepare recruitment materials to the hiring team to support the selection process.
⦁    Submit recruitment documents to the Local Appointments and Promotion Committee (LAPC) for review.
⦁    Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process.
⦁    Negotiating salaries and benefits with successful candidates and respond to questions about compensation and benefits.
⦁    Support and deliver onboarding activities to ensure new employees have a positive experience of WFP and are successfully integrated into their new role and the organization.
⦁    Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices.
⦁    Draft reports and provide monthly project updates to management on the OA exercise and its implementation status. Analyse and document lessons learnt with recommendations in the final report.
⦁    Any other duties assigned.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Education:    Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses

• Experience:    Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience and expertise in HR Management, Organisational Design and Talent Acquisition.

• At least 2-3 years’ experience managing large volumes of recruitment with a track record of successful project delivery.

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and handle HR operations.

• Experience managing small diverse teams.

• Experience within WFP and/or other UN agencies is desired.

Knowledge & Skills:  

• Organisational restructuring and recruitment

• People Management and Leadership Skills

• Change Management and Project Management skills

• Ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders.

• Ability to work well with a diverse team, cultural sensitivity and demonstrated business partnering skills.

• Creative problem solver, flexible and constructive approach

• Ability to draft clear concise reports for human resources decisions.

• Good communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence and adapt communication style to different situations and individuals.

• Ability to work calmly under pressure and prioritize multiple requests.

• International HR work experience

Languages: Working knowledge (proficiency level C) of English is required

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at wfprecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply online using THIS LINK

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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