People and Culture Specialist, (P-3), Regional Office, Amman-Jordan, Post#127035, Temporary Appointment for 8 months

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For every child, Hope

As a part of the integral enabling support for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the People and Culture (P&C) Specialist is urgently needed to provide additional support to the Regional P&C Section due to the current regional transition and ongoing emergency support needs of the region’s country offices.

How can you make a difference?

The P&C Specialist, within their area of responsibility, is accountable for implementing HR services that enhance the capacity of their clients to deliver on their business goals and objectives. In doing so, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to anticipate HR-related needs and develop subsequent plans and solutions that align HR management with business objectives, particularly in supporting the different ongoing emergencies in the region. The incumbent will be the designated focal point for basic HR emergency support, ensuring timely recruitment, onboarding, and deployment of personnel during crisis situations. The incumbent will also support the regional office and country offices’ emergency preparedness.

Key Functions:

1. Business Partnering

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