FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Professional Vacancy Announcement No: VA-2207-AFH
Deadline For Application: 14 August 2009
Position Title Human Resources Officer (Learning Programmes)
Duty Station Rome, Italy
Grade Level P-2
Duration One year (with possibility of extension) **
CCOG Code: 1A06g
Organizational Unit Staff Development Branch (AFHT) Human Resources Management Division Department of Human, Financial and Physical Resources

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Chief and the direct supervision of a Human Resources Officer, the incumbent will:

  • be responsible for the development of learning materials, facilitation and administration of HR corporate programmes; e.g. Orientation Programme, Certification in Facilitation Programme;
  • identify, coordinate and advise consultants and/or in-house staff and stakeholders on the needs of the programme, target audiences and expectations for quality delivery;
  • establish an evaluation and feedback mechanism for the unit and service providers to ensure effectiveness and cost benefits ensuring that timely updates and inclusion of arising corporate needs are maintained;
  • coordinate efforts in the identification and delivery of corporate programmes to the decentralized offices in the most cost-effective manner ensuring access for all staff;
  • contribute to the assessment, development and planning of new programmes as per corporate priorities liaising with key stakeholders based on the needs for continued development and support from key stakeholders;
  • participate to the formulation of recommendations on learning policies and procedures;
  • perform other duties as required.

**APPOINTMENT TO THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY AS ITS DURATION IS FOR ONE YEAR WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:

  • University degree in human resources management, business or public administration, education, humanities or related field
  • Three years of relevant experience in adult education, including development, instruction, programme administration and coordination of a learning programme with demonstrated facilitation skills
  • Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two

SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:

  • Extent of experience in the organization of learning programme development and administration
  • Extent of organizational skills and the use of technology for both administration and delivery of HR programmes
  • Extent of experience as a facilitator working with large groups
  • Proven experience as a team player with sensitivity in dealing with different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
  • Quality of communication skills (oral and written)

Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
* The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.

REMUNERATION

Level P-2 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element for post adjustment) from US$ 71 620 US$ 86 047 (without dependants) and from US$ 76 357 to US$ 92 216 (with dependants)

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants

Send your application to:

V.A 2207-AFH
Mr. M. Breschi, Chief, Staff Development Branch (AFHT)
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY
Fax No: +39 06 570 53237
E-mail: VA-2207-AFH@fao.org

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Applications from qualified women candidates and applications from qualified candidates from non/under-represented member states are encouraged. Please note that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the organization.

  FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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