Human Resources Officer – UN Support Mission in Libya

About the role

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya is seeking a Human Resources Officer to manage entitlements, recruitment, performance and travel administration for staff in Tripoli. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the incumbent will support the mission’s HR functions in a challenging hardship environment.

Key responsibilities

• Administer staff entitlements and benefits, advise on policy development, and resolve grievances.
• Participate in mission staffing planning, budget preparation, and monitor staffing costs in the Umoja ERP system.
• Oversee performance management processes, including appraisals, improvement plans and training coordination.
• Manage recruitment cycles from vacancy forecasting to interview coordination and selection recommendations.
• Supervise official travel arrangements, certify authorizations and expense reports, and liaise with finance and budget offices.

Required profile

• Demonstrates professional competence, mastery of HR subject matter and adherence to UN staff rules.
• Remains calm under pressure, shows persistence in solving complex HR issues and maintains high ethical standards.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the Umoja ERP system for HR and finance data management.
• Experience using HR information systems for staff records, attendance and performance data.