Associate Human Resources Officer - Internally only

Org. Setting and ReportingUNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The incumbent reports to the designated supervisor in accordance with the organizational structure. Responsibilities- Supports the delivery and implementation of human resources services and functions, as assigned, in alignment with established Agency policies and procedures. - Prepares, reviews, and ensures accuracy and completeness of forms, documents, submissions and correspondences related to the assigned portfolio. - Provides advice and support to staff and management on human resources-related matters, ensuring consistent interpretation and application of the Staff Rules and Regulations and related directives. - Coordinates, processes and monitors transactions and actions in the Human Resources Management system and ensures accurate record-keeping, data entry, and reporting across assigned portfolios. Follows up with relevant staff /departments at HQs and the Fields. - Contributes to the development and implementation of HR procedures, guidelines and workflows; identifies opportunities for process improvement and assists in integrating feedback and lessons learned into service delivery. - Compiles, analyses, and presents HR data and statistics, and provides required information to support evidence-based planning, decision-making, and reporting needs; prepares summaries and documentation as required. - Liaises with internal and external stakeholders on HR-related queries and matters; ensures timely and effective communication and coordination to support service continuity and client satisfaction. - Acts as focal point for issues related to diversity and inclusion. Contributes to initiatives that foster fairness, equity, and respect in the workplace. - Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. - The incumbent may be required to travel in the Agency’s area of operations in the Middle East. CompetenciesUN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. i. Planning and Organizing ii. Applying Technical Expertise iii. Following Instructions and Procedures iv. Relating and Networking v. Analyzing EducationA university degree from an accredited educational institution in human resources management, public or business administration, or another related field. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceAt least three years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or administration, preferably in an international, governmental, or commercial organization is required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).