Human Resources Assistant
Pubblicato il 15-08-2026 - Fao in Roma
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Organizational Setting
The Human Resources Division (CSH) provides HR strategies, policies, tools, guidance and oversight to FAO offices worldwide to ensure that the Organization attracts, develops and retains a diverse, skilled and highly motivated workforce, delivering on the mandate of the organization. Over the next years CSH will focus on developing and implementing a people‑centered strategy, and positioning HR as a strategic partner contributing to the achievement of the mandate of FAO. The Human Resources Division is composed of two main clusters, (i) the Integrated Talent Management cluster, providing advice and managing position management, recruitment, mobility, staff development and training, performance management and social security; and (ii) the HR Strategy and Policy cluster providing HR strategic guidance, policy and oversight.
CSHS coordinates and provides advice and information on pension, social security and insurance schemes and provisions for FAO.
It administers the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) on behalf of FAO current and former staff members, investigates requests for recognition of accidents/illnesses as Service‑Incurred, administers related compensation benefits and manages medical and other insurance plans offered to FAO staff, consultants and other non‑staff and retirees.
Main Purpose
The Human Resources Assistant performs a variety of routine functions in support of human resources transactions. She or he assists in providing guidance and advice in the application of policies, rules and procedures and supports sound human resources practice.
Supervision Received/Exercised
The Human Resources Assistant reports to the Human Resources Officer. She or he acts independently on routine matters and consults with his or her supervisor(s) on new and/or more complex issues and procedures. Supervision received is focus