Major Duties and Responsibilities
1. Responsible for the interpretation and application of the Staff Rules, regulations and procedures ensuring uniform application in accordance with guidelines from Headquarters. 2. Provides advice to staff members on specific entitlements, taking action locally as appropriate, or submitting recommendations for exceptions to DHRM; 3. Ascertains human resource requirements for the office ensuring the timely advertisement and filling of vacancies; 4. Participates in the selection of internal candidates and submits appropriate recommendations; Interviews and tests new candidates, verifying educational qualifications and previous employment record; Manages the advertisement and filling of local vacancies, advising applicants on the nature of the responsibilities to be performed as well as entitlements and career prospects; 5. Organises and supervises the functioning of a local APPC, as appropriate, ensuring adherence to the policies and procedures specified in the relevant regulations; 6. Briefs newly arrived staff on related administrative formalities and ensures all arrangements made for onward travel, if applicable; Supervises the prompt and efficient processing of documentation for the arrival and departure of international staff; 7. Controls the maintenance of the personnel records in the office; Monitors the follow-up of correspondence between each sub/field-office and Headquarters, ensuring that outstanding queries receive a timely response, after due analysis. Maintains and monitors leave records and requests for overtime. 8. Participates in the preparation of submissions for review by APPB and APPC (if no local committee established) for the filling of vacant posts as well as for promotion and the review of contractual status of staff members; Participates in the preparation of ROR/IOR submissions; 9. Clears all payments related to personnel issues such as MSA/DSA/hazard pay/MIP