Human Resources Technician at WHO, Washington, D.C., United States

Deadline: 13 January 2023

World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Human Resources Technician in Washington, D.C., United States. The duration of this post is 1 year.

The primary role of WHO is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Human Resources Technician will perform the following functions:

• Determine the applicability of staff rules, regulations and administrative manual procedures related to the entitlements of assigned professional, national officer, general services and short term staff members; initiate, approve as applicable, administer and implement actions on appointment, secondment, reassignment, promotion, extension, termination and other changes in status; analyze the staff member’s personal status for the  purpose of calculating benefits and entitlements using established software; research precedents, prepare background documentation and recommend solutions for cases involving discrepancies or deviations from normal procedures; serve as HRM Partner in the PASB Management Information System (PMIS)
• Assist and guide staff members directly and continuously on all matters related to their entitlements and changes in status; provide clarification and monitor compliance with the rules and regulations; provide guidance and explanations on the application of related staff rules and regulations to counterparts in the field
• Analyze source documents related to complex cases, prepare synopses of key points as required, and recommend appropriate course of action to supervisors consistent with the benefits, entitlements and deductions that apply to a staff member under the Staff Rules and Regulations, PAHO/WHO Manual and established policies

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Certificate of completion of high school.
• Specialized training at the college, university or business school level with emphasis on administration or Human Resources.
• Six years of general office or administrative work experience or four years of general office or administrative work experience, and one year of specialized training at the college, university or business school level with emphasis on administration or human resources; or two years of general office or administrative work experience and two years of specialized training at the college, university or business school level with emphasis on administration or human resources.
• Ability to prepare analytical evaluations and recommendations concerning staff benefits, rules, established policies, etc.
• Ability to discern and escalate sensitive cases through the appropriate channels to ensure that all levels within HRM are properly informed as needed
• Ability to write / originate correspondence in English and in Spanish
• Ability to plan, organize, evaluate, problem-solve and make decisions on work-related issues
• Ability to research, analyze and organize information in order to ensure accuracy of the data entered in the PMIS system
• Very good knowledge of Spanish and English

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit WHO.