The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Human Resources Assistant
Vacancy Number: 2017/VA/023
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Grade: G5
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
Duration of Contract: Two months (with possible renewal)
Supervisor: Admin/Finance Officer
Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Administrative and Finance Officer, the Senior Human Resources Assistant will assist in personnel administration, performance management, welfare issues and other HR related matters of staff under the area of responsibility (AOR). S/he will liaise with the Human Resources Officer on recruitment processes and appointment of staff,
Assist in the recruitment, assignment and reassignment of local general service staff. Prepare documents for the interview panel for the recruitment of local staff.
Process local staff members’ contracts, entitlements and benefits in accordance with Staff Rules and established HR procedures.
Administer UNHCR medical insurance plan for locally recruited staff. Provide administrative support to staff and dependants in case of medical evacuations.
Maintain personnel records in the office, including maintenance of the attendance, overtime and leave records.
Initiate calculations for payments related to personnel issues such as settlement of travel claims, overtime claims, hazard pay, MIP reimbursements, medical and security evacuations, shipment costs.
Initiate routine correspondence on HR matters for the authorizing officer’s approval.
Advise staff members on their rights, obligations, benefits and entitlements, and assist them in interpreting UN/UNHCR staff rules and regulations.
Assist newly-arrived international staff with administrative formalities related to their accreditations, security/ground passes, submission of completed forms and related documents to headquarters, arrange travel and hotel reservations
Liaise with the HR Officer and logistics section in coordinating of shipment of personal effects of newly arrived international staff.
Perform other duties as required.

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