HR Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Consultant Closes 02 Jun 2026 1 days left

Overview

Provides specialized support for the end-to-end recruitment and selection of General Service staff, National Officers and Affiliate Workforce for the FAO Shared Services Centre in Budapest.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support the overall hiring plan for hiring of national and international affiliate workforce.
  • Develop and/or review Terms of Reference of affiliate workforce and ensure compliance with current standards and regulations.
  • Coordinate and manage the publication of calls to attract candidates for vacancies related to national and international affiliate workforce.
  • Organize and facilitate the selection process, including coordinating interviews with the selection panel and preparing reports on evaluated candidates.
  • Manage the complete cycle of contracts for national and international affiliate workforce in the Global Resource Management System (GRMS).
  • Supervise the validity of contracts for national and international affiliate workforce and take appropriate measures for renewal or termination.
  • Provide administrative support, including recording worked hours for the payment of fees to national and international consultants.
  • Collaborate in implementing actions to promote a respectful and harmonious work environment.
  • Facilitate knowledge exchange and best practices within the office.
  • Assist in the performance evaluation process of national and international consultants.
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Work closely with hiring managers to finalize vacancy announcements for staff positions and help create new Generic Job Profiles.
  • Handle position management-related actions.
  • Pre-screen applications and prepare an analysis of the longlisted and shortlisted candidates.
  • Administer functional tests for candidates.
  • Manage candidates in TALEO.
  • Set up interview panels, organize interviews and support the interviews process as rapporteur.
  • Draft selection reports for final review.
  • Liaise with the SSC Human Resources Officer on a regular basis.
  • Assist the Hiring Managers to seek approval for any exceptional recruitment-related matters.
  • Monitor and manage the Centre’s Vacancy Announcements in Organization recruitment system.
  • Track and monitor the recruitment processes within the Centre and prepare weekly reports on recruitment.
  • Collaborate in organizing the Centre’s participation in career fairs.
  • Participate in the newcomer’s induction meetings with SSC Director and assist with the Induction sessions.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Required Experience
  • Two years of relevant administrative and HR support experience.
  • Strong familiarity with HR processes, documentation standards, and HR/ERP systems
Qualifications
  • A completed high school diploma is required.
  • University degree/technical diploma is considered an asset.
Other Details
Languages Required
• Working knowledge (level C) of English
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
11 months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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