Human Resource Assistant G5

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

24 June 2026-23:59-GMT+09:00 East Timor Time (Dili)

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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 OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime.
WFP is a leading organization delivering food assistance and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. We also support governments of developing countries in their efforts to eliminate hunger and malnutrition by addressing the underlying causes and disparities in access to food and good nutrition to ensure that no one is left behind in line with the Agenda 2030, Sustaining Peace and Agenda for Humanity. WFP is particularly focused on Goals 2 (Zero Hunger) and 17 (Partnerships). Achieving Zero Hunger, however, requires organizations/governments to design, finance and implement inclusive policies, plans and programmes that promote food security and nutrition objectives and have responsive institutions and strong governance that can withstand shocks and stress factors.
Since the restoration of its independence in 2002, Timor-Leste has made significant progress and strong commitment towards reconciliation, reconstruction, human rights, human development, democracy, and state building. As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), Timor-Leste faces exacerbated food security challenges due to the impacts of climate change. Twenty years on, Timor-Leste stands at a crossroads, to invest in people and continue accelerating its human and socioeconomic development. WFP has been present in Timor-Leste since 1999. Currently, the WFP’s work focuses on the country’s social sector policy and capacity strengthening across food, agriculture, social protection, and emergency preparedness and response sectors to address human capital and economic priorities related poverty, hunger, malnutrition, food security, climate change and disaster risks.

JOB PURPOSE:
To perform a range of HR tasks to support accurate implementation of WFP policies and procedures and facilitate the effective functioning of a client- focused and strategy-oriented HR services.
The job holder is expected to take responsibility for the completion of a full range of HR activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines and practices. He/she is able to recommend a course of action within their area of expertise and may provide guidance to other staff.
The Human Resources Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director, with functional supervision and guidance from the Human Resources Officer based at the WFP Regional Office, and overall supervision from the Country Director.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
1. Provide assistance in responding to general HR-related queries and undertake follow-up actions to ensure the delivery of consistent and high-quality HR services to clients.
2. Provide guidance and on-the-job training to staff, as required, to support their development and enhance knowledge of HR systems, policies, and procedures necessary for the performance of their duties.
3. Liaise with relevant units within the Country Office, and with designated HR focal points in the Regional Office, Headquarters, and UNDP, on HR-related matters including payroll, contracts, and entitlements, to facilitate timely and accurate HR service delivery.
4. Coordinate and support the end-to-end recruitment processes for the Country Office, in close collaboration with Hiring Managers and Country Office Management, ensuring compliance with WFP recruitment policies and procedures.
5. Extract, consolidate, and compile HR data related to recruitment and selection, contractual modalities, entitlements, performance management, and learning and development, to support analysis, reporting, and decision-making.
6. Provide administrative and operational support across a range of HR activities, as assigned by the functional supervisor or designated professional staff.
7. Support and deliver onboarding processes for newly recruited staff, ensuring that all required procedures are completed and that conditions of service, HR policies, and administrative arrangements are clearly explained and understood.
8. Maintain confidential personnel records, HR databases, and archives, ensuring that information is accurately recorded, regularly updated, and managed in compliance with WFP standards and data protection requirements.
9. Draft and process HR documentation relevant to assigned areas of responsibility (e.g. employment contracts, contract amendments, transfer letters, learning and development documentation), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established service standards and deadlines.
10. Use corporate HR management systems, including Workday, to enter, update, and validate HR data, and to assist in monitoring key HR deadlines (e.g. contract expirations, performance management cycles, entitlements), ensuring data accuracy and compliance with timelines.
11. Serve as the primary point of contact within the Country Office for HR management system-related queries and basic troubleshooting; provide guidance to staff on the use of relevant modules (including recruitment, onboarding, contract actions, time and attendance, and performance management), and coordinate with the Regional Office and Headquarters on system updates, issue resolution, and training initiatives.
12. Perform other related duties as required.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR
• Leads by Example with Integrity
• Drives Results and Delivers on
• Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Commitments
• Applies Strategic Thinking
• Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Secondary education with specialized certification in HR or supplemented by training in personnel or general administration work. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or closely related field is desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management or administrative support to human resources functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); prior experience in application of with SAP System, and/or HCM Workday is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize documentation systematically.
• Professional, client-oriented, tactful and committed to continuous learning.
• Experience working with international humanitarian organizations, NGOs, or government institutions in a multicultural setting is an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of specialized HR administrative work practices and methods, gained through relevant technical training and experience.
• Good communication skills and a good understanding of HR principles and their application to respond to and resolve a range of HR queries.•
• Ability to conduct basic analyses to generate periodic reports and make recommendations for further actions.
• Ability to build relationships with a variety of individuals across functions and outside WFP to effectively contribute to the functioning of the unit.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and use initiative to perform administrative tasks within broad WFP guidelines and standards.

Language:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Tetum.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

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

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.