The Human Resources Management Division (CSH) at FAO
has the role of developing and facilitating the implementation of
human resources policies and programmes and advising management
on strategies to ensure that the Organization is served by
competent and motivated staff. The Recruitment and Staffing
Branch, (CSHR) is one of six branches within CSH and provides
advice and service to managers on recruitment and staffing as
well as oversight for outreach and partnership programmes. Under
the general supervision of the Chief, CSHR, the incumbent will
coordinate the implementation of capacity building and
partnership programmes (Associate Professional Officers, Interns,
Volunteers, Experts, etc) and/or rotation/mobility and other
staffing programmes and will provide supervisory and technical
guidance to a small team in all phases of his/her work.
Specifically, the incumbent will: • Provide
oversight and advice on all aspects of capacity building and
partnership and/or rotation/mobility programmes, review and
identify staffing needs in relation to such programmes
• Identify, develop and maintain partnerships
with all stakeholders (Member States, FAO departments/offices, UN
system organizations, external entities, etc.) on staffing needs
and sourcing of qualified candidates, as applicable
• Plan, organize, manage and conduct joint
recruitment missions • Interview and assess
candidates identified through above activities
• Advance the selection of qualified candidates
in accordance with the mandates on gender and geographic balance
• Provide guidance to programme managers of
departments and offices on outreach and strategic staffing issues
• Monitor the programmes and prepare relevant
analytical reports • Recommend and/or formulate
proposals to revise existing or introduce new policies
• Solve complex or unprecedented cases
requiring interpretation of applicable human resources policies
and practices • Keep abreast of best practices
and related technological tools in the private and public sectors
and participate in the definition of revised or new business
requirements for existing ERPs • Perform other
related duties as required.