HR Expert

## Details ### Mission and objectives Update ### Context The Human Resources Specialist will serve as the Head of HR in the Djibouti Country Office, in the Djibouti City. The Country Office has a total headcount of 74 employees, who are based across our operations in Djibouti, Ali Sabieh and Tadjourah. This role is in-person in Djibouti city, and might occasionally be requested to travel to the field offices. The incumbent will provide strategic and operational leadership for all HR functions. Reporting to the Country Director, the incumbent will be the principal HR advisor to management, represent HR in Heads of Unit meetings, and ensures the delivery of quality end-to-end HR services in compliance with WFP policies and procedures. The role also provides leadership and supervision to the HR Associate and HR Assistant while building local HR capacity and strengthening HR service delivery. National UN Specialist Volunteers in Djibouti are entitled to: • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of DJF 414866.66 • Annual and learning leaves • Medical and life Insurance • Free access to different learning platforms. For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. ### Task description Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage all HR activities in the Country Office and provide strategic HR advice to the Country Director and management team. • Represent HR in Heads of Unit and management meetings, ensuring people-related considerations are incorporated into decision-making. • Supervise, coach, and develop the HR Associate and HR Assistant. • Oversee the delivery of end-to-end HR services, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, contract management, and separations. • Ensure compliance with WFP HR policies, procedures, delegated authorities, and record management requirements. • Lead workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement initiatives. • Monitor HR metrics and provide workforce analytics and reporting to management. • Coordinate follow-up actions arising from audits, oversight reviews, and compliance assessments. Key Priorities • Lead the implementation and completion of the Country Office e-Filing project. • Strengthen personnel record management and HR documentation systems. • Establish and maintain HR rosters and talent pipelines for the Country Office. • Ensure timely implementation of HR oversight and audit recommendations. • Drive implementation of the annual HR Action Plan. • Build the technical and operational capacity of the local HR team through coaching and mentoring. • Improve HR data quality, and reporting Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.