National Project Personnel - Human Resources Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Consultant Closes 09 Oct 2026 9 days left

Overview

The Human Resources Specialist ensures accurate implementation of FAO policies and procedures and facilitates the effective functioning of HR & Talent Management services across all field offices in Ukraine.


Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a key local HR focal point for managers and personnel, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, contractual matters, onboarding, separation, and related personnel issues.
  • Support continuity of full HR service delivery during periods of supervisor absence.
  • Coordinate the overall plan for hiring of national and international affiliate workforce.
  • Develop and review Terms of Reference and other recruitment-related documentation.
  • Coordinate and manage end-to-end hiring processes for national and international affiliate workforce positions.
  • Organize and facilitate the selection process, including coordinating interviews and preparing reports.
  • Manage the complete contract lifecycle for affiliate workforce personnel.
  • Maintenance and analysis of staffing data, workforce planning tools, and personnel monitoring systems.
  • Ensure HR records and supporting documentation are maintained in a complete, accurate, confidential, and audit-ready manner.
  • Support local wellbeing and initiatives that promote a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
Required Experience

Five (5) years of relevant experience in progressively responsible work experience related to human resources management and recruitment and/or delivering support services in human resources.

Qualifications

University degree in Administration, Business or Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Psychology, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related discipline.

Other Details
Languages Required
Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and Ukrainian
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
3 months, with a possible extension of up to 12 months
Work Modality
full-time and located in the FAO office at Kyiv
Remuneration
Not specified
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