NEW Business Analyst (HCM) Mid level – P-3, International Professional – Internationally recruited position WHO – World Health Organization Closing 6th of October Cairo

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Department of Business Management System (BMS) has a strategic and facilitating role in conjunction with respective business departments in delivering effective and efficient processes and systems in the areas of programme management, human resources, supply, finance, travel, meetings and events that enable the Organization’s operations worldwide. The Organization’s current ERP, namely the Global Management System (GSM) and other peripheral systems such as the Performance Management and Development System (ePMDS), are being replaced by the new BMS Best-in-Market solution with a modern set of tools using standard best practice business processes and cutting-edge technology. A new standard and harmonized solution with minimum customizations will allow WHO to avail of modern technology including mobile access and business process automation, and to take advantage of any new technology and features added to the selected platform(s).

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Identify regional and local human resources processes and off-line systems that may be in use and carry out appropriate steps to scale them back or make them redundant following BMS rollout, bearing in mind the principles of ‘ONE WHO’ to ensure that business processes are harmonized across the Organization and to reduce duplication of work for end users.Coordinate input and monitor assigned activities such as checking and validating regional/country/ local human resources data validity. Collaborate with nominated regional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) participating in BMS design as well as Country Offices to identify relevant HR policies that need to be configured into the new BMS systems and take steps to ensure these are taken into account in the design of the system.Collaborate with users across the region and act as focal point of contact for colleagues within the HR business stream. Promote and communicate global harmonized business processes within the Region. Identify regional and country testers within HR business stream for testing BMS, data preparation and review for migrating to BMS prior to rollout. Raise awareness on the progress of the project in the area of the Human Resources within the Region, including country offices Identify regional and country testers for testing BMS, data preparation and review for migrating to BMS prior to rollout.With the support of global BMS Change Management, coordinate and oversee regional change management and end-user training Participate in preparing affected business areas and end users for transition to new ways of working.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Business Management, Information Technology or in another related field.
Desirable:

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years of relevant and broad experience with international exposure in Human Resources including experience in HR related IT projects.
Desirable: Experience in WHO rules and procedures. Experience in WHO computing environment.

Skills

HR Business process experience is required to design, change and implement new HR business processes, policies and procedures, and technological solutions Analytical skills essential for analyzing data, workflows, user or stakeholder inputs, documents, etc. Problem-solving skills and ability to assess a problem and determine an effective course of action.Ability to prioritize workload in a high pressure and time-constrained environment. Excellent verbal/written communication skills, including an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams.Desirable Previous ERP (HR) implementation experience

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of WHO language.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
•MS SharePoint, Workflow systems, MS Project (Professional or Enterprise).

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 64,121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1774 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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