Consultant Human Resources

World Food Programme; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 65 000 - 85 000; Full time

Job summary

An international humanitarian organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Consultant: ARC Human Resources Officer. The role involves managing HR processes, providing support on governance reforms, and coordinating the relocation of the ARC Headquarters. Candidates should possess an advanced degree in HR or related fields and have at least five years of experience. Fluency in English is required, with a multicultural and inclusive workplace being a key focus. The position is a regular consultant role until 31 December.

Benefits

Inclusive and diverse working environment

Professional development opportunities

Attractive compensation package

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in Organizational Development or similar.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Limited knowledge of another AU official language desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment per WFP rules and liaise with unit heads.
• Identify and manage ARC training portfolio and performance management.
• Advise ARC on policy implementation and organize information sessions.
• Support Organizational Design and Change Management workstreams.
• Coordinate HQ relocation and communication with staff.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Negotiation skills

Education

Advanced university degree in HR or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 20 August : 59-GMT02 : 00 South Africa Standard Time (Johannesburg). WFP celebrates and embraces diversity.

It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and / or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP

• WFP is a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through a range of training accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs as well as internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides opportunities to work across country, regional and global offices with dedicated colleagues who work to ensure effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Title : Consultant : ARC Human Resources Officer Org.

Unit : African Risk Capacity (ARC) Duty Station : Initially based in Johannesburg, South Africa and to move to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire within contract period Contract type : Regular Consultant Duration : until 31 December

Reporting to : Head of Finance and Administration & ARC Chief Operating Officer

Background : The African Risk Capacity was established as a Specialized Agency of the African Union (AU) in November with 33 countries that are currently signatory to the ARC Establishment Agreement. The ARC aims to help Member States improve their capacities to plan, prepare and respond to extreme weather events and disasters and to assist food insecure populations. ARC Agency provides capacity building, early warning, contingency planning and risk management services; ARC Ltd is a financial affiliate issuing policies and transferring risk to the international market. The ARC Agency, via ARC Ltd, provides financing in the form of insurance to African governments to execute pre-approved contingency plans in the event of severe disasters. WFP provides administrative services to ARC under an Administrative Services Agreement.

The HR consultant will deliver services to support effective day-to-day HR administrative processes with WFP and to support governance, organisational design and HQ relocation workstreams.

Governance and Structure Reform
The programme includes governance reform workstreams and a OneARC programme with five projects: Treaty Amendments, Organisational Design Changes, Operational Changes, Strategy Refresh and Change Management. The HR consultant will support the Organizational Design and Change Management workstreams, adopt and embrace organisational and governance changes.

HQ Relocation : Relocation of the ARC Headquarters from Johannesburg to Abidjan. The HR consultant will collaborate on the HQ relocation plan and related staff communications and processes.

Reporting Line and Duties : Under the Head of Finance and Administration and ARC COO supervision, the HR consultant will perform duties across staffing, recruitment, staff development, performance management, policies and procedures, governance reform, and change management. Specific duties include:

• Staffing and Recruitment: liaise with unit heads to manage recruitment per WFP rules; advise ARC employees on recruitment processes; prepare recruitment documentation; coordinate contracts with WFP HR; work with ARC HR Administrative Associate; maintain staff data and prepare statistics; communicate applicable rules to ARC managers; design onboarding for newly recruited employees.
• Staff development and performance management: identify and manage ARC training portfolio; recommend leadership and development programs; collaborate with WFP HR on guidelines for special programmes; support Performance Management, monitor PACE, advise staff; establish feedback mechanisms for training needs.
• Policies and Procedures: advise ARC on policy implementation; prepare monthly bulletins; organise information sessions on HR policies and procedures.
• Governance Reform - Organisational Design: contribute to OD implementation plan, stakeholder engagement, talent mapping; assist with TORs and job classifications; coordinate with WFP HR to ensure timely processing.
• Governance Reform - Change Management: contribute to stakeholder engagement, internal communications, risk assessment and mitigation planning; identify trainings to support staff during change.
• HQ Relocation: participate in risk and impact assessments, develop relocation and transition plan, coordinate communications, and ensure policy alignment with staff contracts.
• Other: perform other related duties as requested.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education: Advanced university degree or equivalent in Change Management, Human Resources Management, Behavioral Sciences, Organizational Development or related discipline. Experience: At least five years of postgraduate professional experience in Organizational Development, Staff development, Training management and Learning Management Development.

Language : Fluency in English required. Limited knowledge of another AU official language (French, Arabic or Portuguese) desirable.

Knowledge : Strong writing, research and analytical skills. Strong computer skills in MS Office and related software.

Desirable skills and Competencies : Analytical writing and communication skills, stakeholder management and negotiation skills, ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, adaptability to new environments, ability to meet deadlines and uphold ARC standards; strong MS Office skills; general knowledge of or experience with the African Union, the UN, NGOs, NEPAD, and regional bodies.

WFP Leadership Framework : WFP Leadership Framework guidelines.

Reasonable Accommodation : WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation please contact us.

Disclaimer : The United Nations does not charge any application processing or other fee in connection with the recruitment process.