Human Resources Officer (Health, Mental Health & Wellness) - Contractual (HRD)

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The HR Department (HRD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) manages a Health, Mental Health & Wellness Program aimed at enhancing and facilitating employees’ access to relevant services. The program is administered by HRD’s Organizational Change Management Division in close collaboration with partners across HRD, the Corporate Services & Facilities Department (CSF), and the World Bank Group’s Health & Safety Directorate (HSD).

HRD is seeking a Human Resource Officer (Health, Mental Health & Wellness) based at IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C. on a contract for an initial period of one year at grades A11/A12. Any extension would be contingent upon business needs and budget availability.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Division Chief, Organizational Change Management, the primary responsibility of the HR Officer will be to design and implement Fund-wide delivery strategies for health, mental health & wellness programs. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating stakeholders to promote delivery, communications and policy updates as needed in these areas.

Under the direction of the Division Chief, Organizational Change Management, the successful candidate will:

• Design, develop, and implement health, mental health & wellness initiatives at the Fund, in collaboration with CSF, HSD, departmental managers, and the network of departmental Mental Health Champions; engage with counterparts to understand specific business and workforce needs as they relate to staff mental health & wellness and implement related initiatives.
• Implement the IMF’s Mental Health & Wellness Strategy in collaboration with internal counterparts, HSD, and the United Nations Mental Health Strategy Implementation Board.
• Promote health, mental health & wellness initiatives, including by raising awareness and providing training; clearly communicate program objectives to stakeholders; design and facilitate surveys and focus groups; collect feedback from participants to drive continuous improvement; develop and maintain key performance indicators.
• Take lead responsibility in the drafting of policy papers and procedures; contribute to HR policy reforms when necessary.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and new policy and program developments; provide change management support for the implementation of programs and policies.
• Contribute to the Organizational Change Management Division’s overall work program as needed; perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of an advanced university degree, or equivalent, in Human Resources or related field, supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years of relevant, professional work experience is required. Alternatively, a university degree, or equivalent, and ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, is required.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and approach to teamwork, and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and managers at all levels.
• Able to learn quickly about client department’s core work and the Fund’s human resources policies and practices; willingness to question the status quo while at the same time having a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills, both oral and writing, and the proven ability to handle multiple/conflicting priorities and to work effectively under pressure.
• Sound judgment and utmost discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive personnel cases; uses strategic judgment in understanding business needs to initiate improvements to Mental Health & Wellness at the Fund.
• Strong background in data analysis, and integrated IT platforms (for example, Excel, web applications, and Power BI will be highly desirable); ability to identify and apply health, mental health & wellness trends, market research and relevant practices from comparator institutions.
  
  

This is a one-year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, contingent on performance, budget availability, and continued business need.

Department:

HRDCM Human Resources Department Organizational Change Management

Hiring For:

A11, A12

The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.