Regional Human Resources Officer (P)

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.

This is an expedited recruitment process, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Management (DRDM) for RO Dakar and direct supervision of the Regional HRBP, the Regional Human Resources Officer will be responsible for monitoring and supporting the human resources functions of the Country Offices (COs) within the Region and the Regional Office (RO), as well as for assisting the DRDM/HRBP on human resources-related issues.

Regional HR Support

In coordination with the DRDM/HRBP, provide support and guidance to the RO, as well as Country Offices in the Region, in managing human resources functions, such as Personnel Administration Supervision, Staff Development, Employee Relations and Disciplinary Process, Compensation and

Administration and Payroll Verification, Performance Management System Administration, HR Reporting, Quality Management and Compliance.

Review Contracts and Personnel Action forms issued for the Chief of Missions/Heads of Offices in the COs in the RO and support the DRDM/HRBP in reviewing contract extension requests for international staff in the RO.

Support the monitoring of Human Resources administration of RO staff, while ensuring HR processes are followed correctly, including but not limited to hiring, re-hiring, staff contracts, transfers, promotions, separations, benefits, and entitlements.

Ensure that the relevant documentation is properly archived in staff members' personal files.

Recruitment and Talent Management

Coordinate the Recruitment processes in COs and the RO in close liaison with the DRDM/HRBP and provide support to the COs in fulfilling the appropriate staff and non-staff vacancy needs and ensure the relevant recruitment procedures are effectively applied.

Coordinate staff training activities in COs and the RO in close coordination with the DRDM/HRBP and Staff Development and Learning Unit.

Assist the DRDM/HRBP in the development of relevant internal instructions, procedures, and guidelines in coordination with HRM to complement or to adapt the general instructions of IOM regarding human resources management functions.

Assist in training of staff in the Region in relevant areas of human resources management, including Enterprise Resource Planning – Human Resources (ERP-HR).

WAVE HR Administration

Support the timely and regular implementation of the Performance Appraisal System in the RO and in the COs within the Region.

Oversee the maintenance of the WAVE HR Module in the COs in the Region to keep the information accurate and up to date.

Support the roll-out/implementation of new HR WAVE updates, including eREC.

HR Policy Implementation

Assist the DRDM/HRBP in implementing IOM’s Human Resources policies, rules and regulations, as well as standards and techniques, considering...