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Human Resources Assistant
Organisational 
unit
Finance and Administrative Platform for Amman and Baghdad 
Duty station
Amman, Jordan 
Grade
G-4 
Contract type
Service Contract (SC) 
Closing date
31 May 2015 
Main 
responsibilities
Under the guidance and supervision of the Human Resources Officer and the overall supervision of the Chief of Finance and 
Administrative    Platform  (AO)  of  the  UNESCO  Offices  for  Iraq  and  Jordan,  and  the  overall  authority  of    the  Director  of  the 
UNESCO Office for Iraq and the Head of UNESCO Office for Jordan. The incumbent shall assist the HRO and the AO in carrying 
out her/his responsibilities in Human Resources Management. 
Taking  into  consideration  the  expected  growth  of  the  two  offices  in  general  and  the  different  portfolios  within  the 
Programme/Project  unit  in  specific  which  entails  creating  new  projects  and  expansion  of  others,  the  need  for  additional  HR 
support services has evolved.  
The HR Assistant provides support  to HR Unit  required by the two Offices in support  of the Offices  projects and other  units 
ensuring high quality of work, accurate, timely and properly recorded/documented service delivery. The HR Assistant promotes a 
client-oriented approach in the unit consistent with the set rules and regulations. 
 
1. Major Activities: 
 
•  Assist the HRO in administration of human resources by:  
  Maintaining  up-to-date  personal  files,  organizational  charts  and  lists  of  FT,  PA,  TA,  consultants,  interns  and 
volunteers of the two offices using the internal human resources management system, where applicable; 
  Assist in processing of contracts and all personnel actions day to day in staff movements such as, appointment, 
extension, transfer, step increment, resignation, termination, and separation; and tracking of HR transactions related 
to overtime/deductions, retroactivity, recoveries, adjustments etc... ; 
  Assisting in monitoring the elaboration of SC contracts by following up the insertion and maintenance of personnel 
data into the Human resources system (STEPS); 
  Assisting in coordination of checkout procedures for FT, PA, TA and SC holders. 
  Providing assistance and guidance to staff members in general matters related to the human resources working tools 
such as TULIP and Perfoweb; 
  Draft all HR and Admin letters in Arabic and English languages, (recommendation letters, employment certificate for 
embassies, checkpoints, travel, etc.) upon staff member and management request.   
  Monitor leave and attendance of SC holders and Program/Project personnel in and out of TULIP as needed.  
  Regularly maintain proper filing system for HR records and documents manually and    electronically. 
  Prepare routine correspondence and compilation of reports relevant to Human Resources. 
  Participate in the training for the Program/Project & offices personnel on HR issues. 
  In close consultation with the HRO, supports management in the monitoring of internships through updating rosters, 
and following up with the latest HR procedures, rules and regulations. 
 
•  Assist the HRO in the recruitment process of the UNESCO Offices for Iraq and Jordan by: 
  Disseminating vacancy notices; 
  Registering submitted applications and liaising with the candidates; 
  Assembling the required documentation, and assisting in the organization of selection   and interview panels.   
  Scheduling interviews with the short-listed candidates and organizing written exams;   
  Ensuring that selected and unsuccessful candidates are notified of the outcome of the recruitment process; 
  Collect background information and documents for submission to set panels, 
  Advising selected individual of start date and original documents required for presentation; 
  Manage, maintain and update HR and personnel records for the recruitment of Projects/Program staff. 
 
•  Assist the HRO in Protocol process: 
  Assisting in all procedures for international staff (UNLPs, shipment of  personnel effects, opening bank accounts- 
changing accounts, local payments such as danger pay etc.); 
  Preparing letters for residency Permits and UNAMI Badge (requests and extensions for  all staff); Prepare letters for 
residency Permits requests and extensions for all  international staff and their families, National staff and families 
  Assist in the follow up with the embassies, ministries and any other organizations that deal with residencies- visas- 
etc... 
  Work and follow up with the relevant Government entities on residencies, work permits, office/staff vehicle license 
renewal and tax exemption 
 
•  Carry out any additional activities that may be required 
 
                                  
UNESCO contributes  to peace  and  human  development  in an  era  of
                             
globalization  by  furthering  international  cooperation  through  its 
                        programmes  in  education,  sciences,  culture  and  communication. 
                   195 Member States and 9 Associate Members, UNESCO has its Headquarters 
               Paris (France) and operates globally through a network of offices and several institutes.