Expedited SVN : Human Resources Officer (P)

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  • Organisation: International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Monrovia, Liberia
  • Contract: Professional
  • Deadline: 22 September 2026

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.

This is an expedited recruitment process, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only.

Organizational Context and Scope

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Liberia is working in close collaboration with the Government of Liberia, United Nations agencies, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and international partners to address the complex migration, humanitarian, and development challenges exacerbated by decades of conflict, displacement, and instability.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct supervision of the Resources Management Officer (RMO), and in close collaboration with the Regional Office (RO), Department of Human Resources (DHR), and Administrative Centres, the Human Resources Officer will be responsible for coordinating the Human Resources (HR) functions of the Country Office (CO) including its Sub-Offices.

Unit Management

1. Assist the RMO in reviewing and monitoring the Human Resources Management services in the Country Office (CO) in accordance with the Organization’s HR rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices, and in light of project activities in the Region.

2. Supervise the maintenance of personnel files and attendance records of international, national, and sub-contracted staff in the CO.

3. Facilitate the maintenance and upkeep of the CO’s HR and Training database, and in conjunction with the Security Unit, ensure staff abidance of all mandatory and recommended security briefings and trainings.

Administration of the HR Module

4. Monitor the contractual status and the administration of entitlements of local staff in the HR module. Monitor and ensure effective administration of the HR module.

5. Maintain the personnel files and attendance records of national staff correctly and in line with organizational standards.