Strategic HR Business Partner – NOB

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

4 March 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s 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 WFP’s 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 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Background and Purpose of the Assignment:

The WFP People Policy (2021) provides a framework for excellence in people management, ensuring mutual accountability among the organization, managers, and employees. It envisions a diverse, skilled, and high-performing workforce operating in an inclusive and values-driven environment. The policy focuses on four key areas: nimble and flexible, performing and improving, diverse and inclusive, and caring and supportive.

WFP Somalia is committed to implementing this policy across the country. Under the Head of Area Office, the HR Strategic Business Partner will be embedded in field operations, providing HR advisory support, driving people policy implementation, and fostering partnerships with Government and NGO Cooperating Partners.

This role is a unique opportunity for Somali nationals passionate about transforming HR practices. The selected professionals will receive intensive training in coaching, change management, HR systems, and leading HR practices to enhance client-focused and strategic HR services.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Area Office, the incumbent will be required to undertake the following tasks in a first phase

Initiate, coordinate and deliver all HR communication messages.

Drive employee engagement and supports the implementation at Area and Field Office level of the Global Staff Survey (GSS) Action plan.
Manage the delivery of effective on-boarding experiences at Area Office level and at the related Field Offices in close coordination with the hiring manager.
Coach managers and employees of the Area Office to ensure they implement the people policy and meet their mutual commitments.
Communicate and engage on the vision for a performance culture. Support in driving high performance through successful change management processes.
Ensure awareness about performance management process, tools, systems for all types of contracts in the Area Office. Carry out quality assurance of the performance management practices (quality of workplans and KPIs; compliance with the timeline; addressing underperformance effectively; follow-up on probations; etc)
Ensure all staff in operations have job descriptions, Terms of Reference (ToRs) and valid contracts.
Champion gender mainstreaming and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives in the workplace in alignment with the Country Office Diversity & Inclusion workplan.
Support HR operational activities or projects that are aligned to business needs, following standard processes and ensuring alignment with wider WFP policies and procedures.
Role-model the ‘change-ready employee’ by remaining flexible, positive and open to change.
Contribute to identified government and cooperating partners capacity enhancement initiatives and engagements as identified by the Area Office.

In a second phase, the incumbent will as well undertake the following tasks:

Manage the talent acquisition process end-to-end for positions based in the Area Office, in liaison with HR team in the Country Office and in close collaboration with the respective hiring manager.
Analyse, monitor, adapt and respond to a variety of complex internal and external queries related to HR policies, rules and regulations in order to provide guidance to managers and staff to ensure business process efficiency and successful adoption of recommended practices in alignment with wider WFP policies.
Manage the implementation of learning needs and skill gap analyses.
Manage the communication and administration of learning and capability building interventions in close collaboration with the Learning & Development Lead in the Country Office.
Undertake any other HR-related activities, as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Education: A University degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Sociology Or any other related field, attained from a recognized institution.

Experience: At least three (3) years of relevant working experience in Human Resources management and development, customer service, administration gained from reputable organizations.

Language: Fluent knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English and Somali language.

Other Knowledge and Skills Required:

The candidates’ potential, commitment, agility to learn and think strategically are very important for this role.
Real interest in HR strategies
Agile learner, growth mindset and ability to keep themselves abreast of latest trends and best practices
Resilient and eager to drive positive change
Committed and clear demonstration of integrity
Passionate about delivering excellent internal customer service
Outstanding communicator and presenter who can skillfully transfer important messages and influence different stakeholders
Keen to coach managers and employees to drive the people agenda
Courageous, ability to lead difficult conversations
Expert in using computer MS packages.
Good at data analytics.

NB: This position is open for qualified Somali candidates. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly space in the workplace.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.