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Human Resources Officer (P), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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## Human Resources Officer (P), Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Organization:IOM - International Organization for Migration
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
- Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories:
Bahamas, Barbados, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Head of Resources Management, and in close collaboration with the Regional Human Resources Business Partner Regional Office Asia and Pacific (ROAP), Human Resource Management (HRM) Units at Headquarters (HQ), Human Resources Administrative Unit and the Global Shared Services Center (GSSC) in Manila, the Human Resources (HR) Officer will be responsible and accountable for managing the Human Resources functions of the Country Office (CO) including its Sub-Offices.
1. In coordination with the Head of Resources Management, oversee the Human Resources Management function, including its Sub-Offices, in accordance with the Organization's policies, procedures and practices. Advise the Head of Resources Management and the COM on interpreting and applying Human Resources policies, rules and regulations, as well as standards and techniques, taking into account the Country Office's activities.
2. Supervise and monitor the work of the HR staff in carrying out all human resources administrative transactions, including preparation of contracts and personnel actions, updating PRISM HR, as well as processing of contracts.
3. Ensure that the personnel files and attendance records of International and national staff, as well as the HR tracking systems of the CO, are well maintained and regularly updated. Facilitate the maintenance and upkeep of the CO's HR/Training database.
4. Liaise with external IOM partners as well as with other IOM Country Offices as necessary. Act as a Focal Point for the external HR Companies in terms of recruitment and deployment of non-IOM staff for the work in emergency areas. Review and process all HR related administrative documentation received from the external HR Companies.
WAVE HR Administration
5. Maintain the CO's WAVE Human Capital Module (HCM) and keep its information up to date. In coordination with the Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) and the RO, coordinate and implement new salary scales. Monitor and ensure effective administration of the WAVE HCM module.
6. Maintain the personnel files and attendance records of national staff correctly and in line with organizational standards.
7. Supervise the preparation of the monthly payroll for national staff and ensure its accuracy and timeliness. Ensure that its validation and verification have been conducted prior to payroll posting and the necessary projectization adjustments have been conducted exclusively through the WAVE HCM.
HR Policy and Advisory
8. Assist with roll-out and implementation of new policies, instructions and procedures within CO.
9. Propose appropriate and effective administrative procedures in human resources administration, reflecting the CO's needs. Bring sensitive issues to the attention of the supervisor.
10. Implement personnel policies and procedures for the national staff. Ensure that the CO's HR processes and actions (including, inter alia, selection, recruitment, retention, professional development and training activities, separation and end-of-contract duties) remain consistent with the relevant policies and procedures.
11. Oversee the contractual situation and the administration of entitlements of local staff (including, inter alia, health insurance and Compensation Plan (CP) inclusion, step increases, family allowances, etc.) as well as requests for promotions, recruitment, separation, etc.
12. In coordination with Head of Resources Management, advise Project Managers on staffing and other personnel issues, including leave entitlements/planning and overtime administration. Ensure the CO's organigramme/staffing tables and contact lists are regularly updated.
13. Liaise with HQ, GSSC and the Finance Unit of the CO on matters related to the benefits, entitlements and privileges of international staff, including the delivery of these benefits and entitlements in the field such as, Danger Pay, Health Insurance/ Medical Service Plan (HI/MSP), Educational Grant, Home Leave, Rental Subsidy, etc., and the administration of Rest and Recuperation travel.
14. In coordination with the Office of Legal Affairs (LEG) and GSSC as required, support in managing administrative actions and in addressing grievances and resolving disciplinary matters.
15. Supervise the administration and timely renewal of the visas and residence permits of international staff and, in conjunction with the Security Unit, of staff Security Clearances and Travel Request Information Process (TRIPs).
16. Attend external meetings as and when required and brief the CO management accordingly.
17. Advise on staffing issues and oversee the elaboration of project staffing tables, including vacancies and use of temporary assistance to meet exceptional work requirements. In consultation with line managers, monitor and assess staffing needs and ensure effective workforce planning.
18. Advise and support line managers in the recruitment processes for locally recruited personnel and support recruitment of international personnel, as required.
19. Monitor compliance with the Performance Appraisal System (PAS) within CO and advocate for timely completion of the performance management process in line with organizational deadlines. Provide support to all staff in the CO on business-related issues. Facilitate performance management discussions between staff and supervisors, as required.
20. Coordinate the planning and organizing of the staff development and training for CO in close collaboration with Human Resources Management/Staff Development and Learning (HRM/SDL). Collaborate with line managers in establishing staff development and training priorities and plans. Deliver induction and other forms of training to staff. Review a
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