WHO

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HR Assistant

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Job Summary

Support WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme HR activities by assisting with outreach to source suitable candidates, drafting and posting vacancy notices, and helping screen applicants in the recruitment system. Coordinate interviews and selection logistics (including testing, video conferencing, and travel as required), maintain accurate tracking and records, and draft HR correspondence. Serve as a focal point for administrative queries and liaise with internal clusters and the Global Service Centre to resolve staffing case questions.

Location: Ukraine

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Assist in identifying outreach activities and sourcing candidates via events and online channels.
•Support recruitment and selection processes for Fixed-term/Temporary staff and consultants, including drafting vacancy notices and screening questions.
•Generate preliminary screening and prepare candidate information for review by HR and selection panels.
•Coordinate interview/testing arrangements, including panel files, scheduling, video conferencing facilities, and related logistics.
•Maintain up-to-date tracking systems and records; draft HR correspondence and act as a focal point for administrative HR queries.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 21,311 annually

Perks:Health InsuranceAnnual LeaveParental LeaveFlexible Work

Key Requirements

•Completion of secondary school supplemented by training in administrative/HR work.
•5+ years of relevant experience in HR or administrative work.
•Ability to draft in English neatly, concisely, and grammatically correct.
•Strong analytical judgment, excellent organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
•Discretion and tact to handle confidential information while liaising with people at all levels.

Experience:5+ yearsHRHuman resourcesAdministrative work

Education:High School

Skills:Analytical skillsGood judgementOrganizationPrioritizationAttention to detailsDiscretionTactCommunicationCustomer orientationCultural sensitivityBusiness ethicsSelf-motivatedFlexibilityAbility to work under pressureConfidentiality

Languages:English

Company Brief

WHO

The World Health Organization is a United Nations specialized agency responsible for international public health, coordinating global health initiatives, setting standards, providing guidance, and supporting countries in disease prevention, emergency response, and health systems strengthening.

Industry: International Organizations

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Growth: Government & Public Sector

Funding: Government Funded

Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

Founded: 1948

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