About The Role

Deadline for Applications

September 13, 2026

Hardship Level

C

Family Type

Family

Residential location (if applicable)

Grade

GS5

Staff Member / Affiliate Type

General Service

Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment

Target Start Date

2026-09-01

Standard Job Description

Senior Human Resources Assistant

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

Senior Human Resources Assistant will function under direct supervision of the Administrative or Human Resources Officer, assisting him/her in personnel administration and other HR related matters, including the process of recruitment and appointment of staff, and in the performance management and welfare issues of staff under area of responsibility (AOR).

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

Assist in the recruitment, assignment, reassignment and separation of local 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.
Update personnel related information in MSRP/HR module where this activity has been rolled out from PAS to the respective office.
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
Assist with shipment of their personal effects in coordination with the logistics section.
Administer UNHCR medical insurance plan for locally recruited staff. Provide administrative support to staff and dependants in case of medical evacuations, as well as security evacuations/relocations. Maintain daily tracking record of staff and families to provide accurate information in case of emergency.
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.
Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

Years of Experience / Degree Level

For G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education

Not applicable
Certificates and/or Licenses

Secretarial Administrative

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Good knowledge of UNHCR administrative procedures and processes and exposure to provision of support services in an international organization.

Desirable

Field experience with UNHCR and/or with other humanitarian organizations is an asset.
High IT affinity and working experience of PeopleSoft/MSRP.

Functional Skills

IT-Computer Literacy

PG-Resource planning
FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other)

HR-PeopleSoft Human Capital Management

UN-UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules, Regulations and Procedures

IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements

For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.

For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Desired Candidate Profile

Essential Attributes

Expertise RH solide : Expérience confirmée dans la gestion des opérations de Ressources Humaines quotidiennes, l'accompagnement et le support des employés et managers, ainsi que l'application rigoureuse des politiques, procédures et processus de recrutement, en garantissant la conformité et la qualité du service RH.
Gestion du LAC : Expérience avérée dans la coordination du Secrétariat du Comité Local des Affectations (LAC) et la gestion des activités RH associées.
Rigueur, autonomie et sens des priorités : Capacité à gérer plusieurs dossiers RH simultanément avec précision, à travailler de manière autonome avec un minimum de supervision, à prendre les initiatives appropriées selon son niveau de responsabilité et à assurer le suivi des actions jusqu'à leur finalisation, tout en respectant les délais, les procédures et les exigences de qualité.
Maîtrise des systèmes RH : Excellente connaissance de Workday, y compris la gestion des cas RH, le suivi des transactions et la correction des lignes de supervision (SupOrg dans Workday).
Confidentialité et orientation client : Haut niveau d’éthique et de discrétion dans le traitement des informations RH sensibles, associé à une forte orientation client et à un fort engagement envers la qualité du service, afin de répondre efficacement aux besoins des collaborateurs et des managers.

Desirable Attributes

Bonnes compétences relationnelles et de communication : Capacité à communiquer efficacement et à établir des relations de confiance et non conflictuelles avec les employés, les managers et les autres parties prenantes.
Esprit d’équipe, flexibilité : Capacité à travailler efficacement dans un environnement dynamique et multiculturel, tout en faisant preuve d’adaptabilité et de flexibilité.

Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level)

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Desired languages

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations

Nature of Position

Living and Working Conditions

Additional Qualifications

Skills

FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other), HR-PeopleSoft Human Capital Management, IT-Computer Literacy, IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), PG-Resource planning, UN-UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules, Regulations and Procedures

Education

Certifications

Administration - Other, Secretarial - Other

Work Experience

Competencies

Accountability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness UNHCR Salary Calculator

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