Human Resource Assistant

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity by using food assistance. WFP operates in diverse and challenging environments, striving to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 through innovative solutions and strong partnerships. The organization values integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion.

Job Purpose

The Human Resources Assistant G5 will perform a range of HR tasks to support the accurate implementation of WFP policies and procedures, ensuring the effective functioning of HR services within the Timor-Leste Country Office. This role involves providing assistance with HR queries, coordinating recruitment processes, maintaining personnel records, and supporting onboarding. The incumbent will also be responsible for extracting and compiling HR data for reporting and analysis, and providing administrative support across various HR activities. A key aspect of the role is to ensure compliance with WFP's recruitment policies and procedures, and to assist in managing HR systems and databases, contributing to a client-focused and strategy-oriented HR service delivery.

Responsibilities

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity. WFP utilizes food assistance to support people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change, aiming to achieve Zero Hunger. The organization emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities, fostering a skilled and high-performing workforce committed to its core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. WFP offers a multicultural work environment with significant investment in personal and professional development through training, coaching, and mentorship. A career with WFP provides opportunities to work globally with passionate colleagues on impactful humanitarian efforts. The organization is committed to sustainable development, working with governments to eliminate hunger and malnutrition by addressing root causes and disparities in food access. WFP's work in Timor-Leste, for instance, focuses on social sector policy and capacity strengthening in food, agriculture, social protection, and emergency preparedness, addressing challenges exacerbated by climate change and aiming to accelerate human and socioeconomic development.

Work Experience

Requires a minimum of five years of progressive experience in human resources management or administrative support for HR functions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. Experience with SAP or Workday systems is a plus. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a professional, client-oriented approach are necessary.

Skills

Human Resources Management, Administrative Support, Recruitment, Payroll, Contract Management, Data Analysis, Reporting, Onboarding, Personnel Records Management, HR Systems (Workday, SAP), Communication, Problem-Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, English, Tetum

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