Assistant Human Resources Officer

Unhcr

Panama City, Panama
Base: competitive un salary; bonus/equity: not spe...
Fully remote
End to end recruitment management
Personnel administration and compliance
Hr policy implementation
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 provide strategic HR support to managers and staff.
  • Panama City offers a family-friendly duty station with good infrastructure, security, and access to international schools and recreational activities.

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.

Salary

Base: Competitive UN salary; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: UN benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End to end recruitment management
  • Personnel administration and compliance
  • HR policy implementation
  • Performance management system enforcement
  • PeopleSoft/MSRP HR module experience
  • Staff welfare and medical insurance administration

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of UN/UNHCR field operations
  • Experience in hardship duty stations
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to provide strategic HR guidance
  • Adaptability and discretion
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 6 years HR professional experience
  • Degree in Human Resources or related field
  • Fluency in English and Spanish
  • Valid work and residency permits for Panama
  • Experience with UNHCR administrative procedures
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Work Rights

Must be national of Panama or hold valid work and residency permits

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