Assistant Human Resources Officer

Myhranywhere

Panama City, Panama
Fully remote
End to end recruitment management
Personnel administration for national staff
Un/unhcr administrative procedures knowledge
The Assistant Human Resources Officer will lead HR services across multiple countries under the UNHCR Multi-Country Office in Panama, overseeing recruitment, staffing, and personnel administration

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Human Resources Officer will lead HR services across multiple countries under the UNHCR Multi-Country Office in Panama, overseeing recruitment, staffing, and personnel administration.
  • The role requires close collaboration with UNHCR headquarters and regional bureaus to ensure compliance with UN policies and to provide strategic HR guidance and support.
  • Panama City offers a family-friendly duty station with good infrastructure, security, and access to international schools and recreational activities, supporting a high quality of life.

Matching Summary

The Assistant Human Resources Officer will lead HR services across multiple countries under the UNHCR Multi-Country Office in Panama, overseeing recruitment, staffing, and personnel administration.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End to end recruitment management
  • Personnel administration for national staff
  • UN/UNHCR administrative procedures knowledge
  • HR-PeopleSoft Human Capital Management
  • Performance management system enforcement
  • Staff welfare and medical insurance administration

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of UN/UNHCR field operational realities
  • Experience in hardship duty stations
  • High IT affinity with MSRP Financials and Focus
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Adaptability and discretion
  • Client orientation and communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 6 years relevant HR experience
  • Degree in Human Resources or related field
  • Fluency in English and Spanish
  • Valid work and residency permit for Panama
  • Experience with UNHCR or humanitarian organizations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of UN staff rules and regulations

Work Rights

Valid work and residency permits required

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