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 skilfully 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.

How to apply

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

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link below:

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• Internal Applicants: Click here!

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. WFP is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.

WFP does not charge any application fees to candidate