National HR Officer

About the role

IOM, a UN-related organization on migration, is recruiting a National HR Officer in Port Moresby. The post sits under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Head of Resources Management, and works closely with the Regional Office, the Department of Human Resources and Administrative Centres. It coordinates the HR functions of the Country Office and its Sub-Offices.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Resources Management in monitoring HR services against organizational rules and project activities.
• Supervise personnel files and attendance records of international, national and sub-contracted staff, and maintain the HR and Training database.
• Ensure staff complete mandatory security briefings and trainings with the Security Unit.
• Monitor the contractual status and entitlements of local staff in the HR module, and coordinate the monthly payroll for national staff.
• Coordinate with HQ, the Mission Administration Centre and the Finance Team on benefits and entitlements for international staff (health insurance, educational grants, home leave, rental subsidy, rest and recuperation travel).
• Support the implementation of the Third-Party Consultancy Management Contract and monitor visa and residence permit renewals for international staff.
• Coordinate recruitment, brief new staff and deliver the Welcome Package, and support the performance management system.
• Plan and organize staff development and training, and deliver inductions and other trainings.
• Prepare administrative and special reports, discuss audit recommendations and carry out other assigned duties.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences or a related field with two years of relevant experience; or university degree with four years of experience.
• Fluency in English and Tok Pisin; language proficiency is assessed during selection.
• Previous experience in an international organization and familiarity with the UN common system are advantages.

Required skills

• High computer literacy with experience in HR IT systems and applications.
• Experience preparing training modules and presenting training sessions.
• Good knowledge of IOM/UN HR and financial policies and staff rules.
• Writing skills, organization, analytical and creative thinking, and ability to write clear reports.