SPECIAL VACANCY NOTICE
Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position Title : Human Resources Assistant
Vacancy Number : SVN/IOMSO/019/2023
Duty Station : IOM Somalia in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Classification : General Service Category, Grade G5
Type of Appointment : Special Short Term, Nine Months with possibility of
extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 05 June, 2023
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading
UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and
non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for
the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of Head of Resources Management and under the direct
supervision of Human Resources Officer (HRO) for IOM Somalia, the incumbent will
be responsible for coordination and implementation of Human Resources policies and
activities in IOM Somalia, its Sub Offices and Support Office in Nairobi. S/he will be
working in close coordination with other Resources Management Unit and
Programme/Projects. In particular s/he will:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or other relevant field, from an accredited academic institution with minimum of three years’ relevant work experience; or
• Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution with minimum of five years’ relevant work experience.
Experience
• Professional and management experience in Human Resources covering: Recruitment, Salary and Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Training and Development, and HR Information System.
• Work experience with international organization or international NGO is an asset.
• Familiarity with UN common system or similar systems is a distinct advantage..
Skills
• High level of computer literacy. Good knowledge of MS Office specifically Excel.
• Knowledge of HR information system specifically SAP a distinct advantage.
• Well organized, mature individual, able to work independently, paying attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in performing responsibilities.
• Must have excellent communication skill (written and spoken).
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skill, ability to work in a diverse team, flexible and quickly adapt to new/different environment.
Languages
• Fluency in English and Somali both written and spoken is required.
Desirable
• Knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage
Required Competencies
Values
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter indicating the Special Vacancy Notice Number (SVN No.), Position Title and the Duty Station with three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone) to: recruitmentsomalia@iom.int
No Fees: IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or other fee).
Posting period:
From 23.05.2023 to 05.06.2023
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Tagged as: International Organization for Migration, Somalia
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