Human Resources Assistant Roster

Overview
Assist in HR processes, provide administrative support and ensure compliance with HR policies.

You have:

Graduated from secondary education. Professional degree in administrative sciences, social sciences or related areas is desirable.
Minimum four (4) years of progressive experience in administrative support, specifically in Human Resources, including three (3) years experience in selection processes.
Experience in preparing reports, minutes, and communications.
Proficiency in office tools.
Desirable experience working with international organizations or UN agencies.
Desirable experience working with web recruitment systems.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to monitor processes without permanent supervision.
Fluency in Spanish. Desirable intermediate knowledge of English.

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

4 May 2026-23:59-GMT-05:00 Colombia Standard Time (Bogota) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Program is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values ​​(Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
This announcement aims to establish a roster of qualified candidates who may be considered for future opportunities in various cities where operational needs arise. Candidates who meet the requirements, after an evaluation of their profile and experience, may be included on the roster, which will remain active for up to 24 months. Inclusion on the roster does not guarantee immediate hiring, but it will allow us to contact candidates should new, relevant vacancies become available.

JOB TITLE: Human Resources Assistant

UNIT: Human Resources

WORK LOCATION: Bogotá

CONTRACT DURATION: 6 months with the possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of resources.

CONTRACTUAL MODALITY: Service Contract (SC)

LEVEL: SC4

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization fighting hunger. In Colombia, WFP’s support to the national government aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 and 17, utilizing innovative tools such as cash transfers and local food purchases through farmers’ associations. WFP’s activities in Colombia focus on the most vulnerable populations, including victims of violence, marginalized communities, and ethnic groups. The goal is to rebuild and strengthen their livelihoods, ensuring they have consistent access to nutritious and diverse diets and increasing their capacity to recover and adapt to climate change. This is achieved progressively by building the capacity of local authorities to implement responsible programs that contribute to reducing food insecurity and malnutrition.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Associate and the technical guidance of the Human Resources Assistant, you will be responsible for performing administrative tasks and activities that contribute to the implementation of the organization’s Human Resources policies and procedures with a customer service focus. You will perform your work proactively and provide input on standard practices when required.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (indicative and not exhaustive list):

Support Managers in carrying out the selection, recruitment and hiring processes for the personnel required for the various units and field offices, ensuring compliance with WFP human resources processes and procedures and the proper use of the Workday tool at each stage of the process.
Post job openings on the Workday platform, identifying appropriate filter questions and monitoring postings in order to take timely action when required.
Provide timely and up-to-date personnel information for entry into human resources systems.
Create and update physical and digital files for new staff, ensuring access to information and the confidentiality of associated documents.
Prepare human resources reports and documents as required (minutes, contract authorization forms, contracts, letters, etc.) ensuring the accuracy of the information and meeting the established deadlines.
Support in the organization of activities to improve communication and teamwork, and with the logistics of meetings held with all staff for special dates.
Address and resolve concerns of local staff in a timely manner with a customer service orientation on issues related to Human Resources rules and procedures.
Perform other activities as required by the Human Resources Unit.
MINIMUM STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Training:

Completion of secondary education. A professional degree in administrative sciences, social sciences, or related fields is desirable.
Experience:

Minimum four (4) years of progressive experience in administrative support tasks, specifically in the area of ​​Human Resources, which includes at least three (3) years of experience carrying out selection processes.
Experience in preparing reports, minutes and communications.
Proficiency in office automation tools
Desirable experience working with international organizations or United Nations System agencies.
Experience working with web-based recruitment systems is desirable.
Customer service and attention skills
Ability to track processes without the need for constant supervision
Languages:

Fluent in Spanish. Intermediate knowledge of English preferred.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fees in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a request for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected] . Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application – unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply .
At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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