HR Assistant ,

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) Egypt Country Office requires a skilled HR Assistant to support its mission of saving lives and building pathways to peace through food assistance. This role is crucial for attracting, developing, and retaining a talented workforce essential for achieving WFP's strategic objectives and operational priorities in Egypt.

Job Purpose

The HR Assistant will provide comprehensive support to the Human Resources Unit in WFP Egypt, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of HR services across the entire employee lifecycle. This includes assisting with recruitment and selection processes, onboarding new staff, managing personnel administration, and maintaining accurate HR data and records. The role involves liaising with internal units, extracting and compiling HR data for reporting and analysis, and drafting essential HR documentation. The incumbent will also support staff deployment and contribute to workforce data management, utilizing HR systems to ensure compliance and accuracy. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, multicultural humanitarian environment, contributing to an engaged and high-performing workforce that supports WFP's vital operations.

Responsibilities

The Human Resources Assistant at the World Food Programme (WFP) Egypt Country Office plays a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high-quality HR services across the entire employee lifecycle. This involves assisting with a broad spectrum of HR activities, including talent acquisition, onboarding new staff, and managing personnel administration. The role requires providing guidance and support on general HR queries, ensuring consistent service delivery to clients. A key responsibility is liaising with other internal units, such as payroll and contracts, to facilitate timely HR services. The assistant will also be responsible for extracting and compiling HR data related to recruitment, contractual conditions, performance, and training to support analysis and reporting needs. Maintaining confidential personnel records and HR databases accurately is essential. Furthermore, the role involves drafting various HR documentation, such as employment contracts and transfer letters, and utilizing HR management systems for data entry, updates, and deadline monitoring. Supporting staff deployment and administrative actions, along with preparing basic reports, contributes to WFP's ability to respond effectively to crises. The position offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, multicultural, and mission-driven environment, contributing to an engaged and high-performing workforce.

Work Experience

Candidates need a minimum of five years of relevant experience in human resources administration, recruitment, personnel management, employee services, or related HR functions.

Skills

Human Resources Administration, Recruitment, Personnel Management, Employee Services, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Contract Administration, Performance Management, Learning and Development, HR Reporting, Workforce Data Management, HR Information Systems, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office Suite, Client Service Orientation, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Discretion, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Cross-cultural Communication, Arabic Language Proficiency, English Language Proficiency

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