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Peggy Pedre

Human Resources Coordinator/Specialist
Deerfield Beach,FL

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Country Director/Enabling Services

United Nations World Food Programme
Bangui, Central African Republic
07.2021 - 09.2024
  • Oversaw five (5) separate functions (Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Budget & Programming to deliver services which contributed to the achievement of the Country Office’s operational requirements.
  • Led activities directly impacting beneficiaries’ assistance and protection.
  • Confirmed ability to prioritize needs especially when faced with limited resources.
  • Initiated processes that led to IT cost reduction without compromising service quality.
  • Promoted efficient resource utilization to boost donors’ contribution.
  • Enhanced staff wellness through the improvement of the physical work environment and cooperation with Regional Bureau Wellness Team.

Head of Human Resources

United Nations World Food Programme
Pakistan Country Office
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Strategic partner of Country Office (CO) leadership team through participation in identification, formulation of strategic objectives and alignment of HR Unit’s activities/initiatives to achieve them.
  • Contributed to result oriented solutions: Streamlined HR processes to support Head of Area/Field Offices in the execution of key operational activities aligned with CO’s strategic objectives.
  • Prepared Staffing Plan and engaged in timely recruitment of candidates with the right profile to contribute to effective partnership with key government officials.
  • Supported management of staff within remote work setting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drafted the Standard Operating Procedures on gradual return to Office.
  • Contributed to the design of training activities and provision of coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback.
  • Identified high performers and recommended mechanisms to support their career development.
  • Upheld a Learning & Development culture: Conducted Country Office wide Gap Analysis.
  • Prepared Training Plan that addressed identified skill gaps.
  • Partnered with Chief Finance Officer to secure funding of the Training Plan.
  • Implemented efficient Onboarding Programme.

Head of Human Resources

United Nations World Food Programme
Syria Country Office
10.2015 - 11.2019
  • Supported Country Office’s leadership team in achieving strategic goals through: Efficient workforce management through conduct of exercises such as Staffing Review and Organizational Alignment.
  • Effective leadership of HR Team comprising organization of HR Retreat, coaching, mentoring and provision of timely and constructive feedback.
  • Resourceful internal/external partnerships.
  • Sourcing, development and deployment of talented employees.
  • Contribution to timely resolution of conflicts in support of a healthy work environment.
  • Led Strategic Inter-United Nations Agencies Working Group: Chaired the HR Working Group and the Local Salary Survey Committee.
  • Used these two fora to establish effective partnership with UN Agencies’ counterparts.
  • Contributed to diffuse tensions around sensitive issues such as the inability to update local salary scales due to crisis in Syria.
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
  • Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.

Head of Human Resources

United Nations World Food Programme
Amman, Jordan
02.2013 - 10.2015
  • Set up and managed HR Unit in a newly established Regional Office: Recruited, trained, coached HR personnel in Jordan and affiliated Offices [Lebanon, Turkey, Syria, and Iraq (Kurdistan Region)].
  • Organized HR Workshops to enhance knowledge HR Management and promote sharing of best practices within the various Offices.
  • Established, implemented and monitored staff Training & Development.
  • Led Performance Management by familiarizing staff (most of them newly recruited) with WFP’s performance management system.
  • Initiated and supported the implementation of Structure & Staffing Review.
  • Enhanced staff knowledge of the United Nations System on issues ranging from salary scale to the Joint Staff Pension Fund.
  • Upheld collaboration between WFP and other UN Agencies.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.

Head of Human Resources

United Nations World Food Programme
Sudan Country Office
09.2012 - 02.2013
  • Led the Human Resources Unit of WFP’s largest Field Operation.
  • Developed and implemented a Management Plan aimed at leading Senior HR Officers, a Staff Counsellor and several Junior HR Officers and support HR personnel.
  • Participated in the strategic inter-United Nations Group that coordinated matters such as the dollarization of the local salary scale and implementation of special measures stemming from hyperinflation.
  • Worked closely with the Legal Unit at WFP Headquarters to address staff issues linked to the independence of South Sudan and its impact on HR Management.
  • Enhanced staff knowledge of WFP’s rules and regulations with a focus on entitlements.
  • Strengthened partnership and coordination with UN Agencies operating in Sudan through organization/participation in regular meetings and sharing of best practices.

Head of Human Resources

United Nations World Food Programme
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Country Office
07.2008 - 08.2012
  • Led a HR Team comprising fourteen (14) members assigned to the various duty stations of the Country Office.
  • Enhanced consistency of recruitment and administration of locally recruited staff.
  • Coordinated performance management process.
  • Contributed to the conduct & implementation of Staffing Review Exercises.
  • Enhanced staff knowledge of their duties & entitlements.
  • Supported handling of several disciplinary cases.
  • Contributed to conflict resolution.
  • Represented the Country Office in Inter-Agency Workshops/meetings on human resources related issues.
  • Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.

Head of Human Resources, Administration and Procurement Units

United Nations World Food Programme
Liberia Country Office
07.2005 - 07.2008
  • Headed Human Resources, Administration and Procurement Units of the Country Office (CO).
  • Coordinated interaction among the three Units to enhance the CO’s overall performance.
  • Enhanced staff’s knowledge of their duties, responsibilities & entitlements.
  • Visited all outstations/sub-Offices to keep abreast of issues faced by those away from the main office and provided necessary guidance/support.
  • Supported the management of under performance as well as disciplinary cases.
  • Shared with management staff queries/concerns and made recommendations on way forward.

Security Operations Officer

United Nations World Food Programme
Rome, Italy
06.1999 - 05.2004
  • Kept abreast of WFP Operations worldwide and provided day-to-day guidance and advice to WFP Management Team at HQs and Country Offices on security matters.
  • Conducted security assessments of Field Offices.
  • Organized and delivered security-related training.
  • Prepared security reports, assessments & conducted briefings.
  • Member of WFP Headquarters Situation Room.
  • Member of Task Force on Emergency Operations.
  • Represented WFP at yearly UN Security & Safety Services Network (UNSSSNET) meeting.
  • Participated in UNSECOORD MOSS Inspection Missions.
  • Organized recruitment of WFP Security Guards.
  • Supervised WFP HQs Security Guards.
  • Officer-in-Charge of Security Unit at HQs in the absence of substantive Chief.

Head of Security Unit (temporary assignment)

United Nations World Food Programme
Kabul, Afghanistan
08.2003 - 04.2004
  • Prepared Weekly Situation Report.
  • Recruited and train locally recruited security personnel.
  • Updated/enforced security systems/procedures countrywide in a complex environment: Security Plan, Evacuation Plan, Travel Policies, Security Guidelines, Medical Plan.
  • Ensured that the Country Office as well as Area Offices, guest houses, warehouses met the Minimum Operating Security Standard (MOSS).
  • Conducted evacuation drills.
  • Updated warden systems (international & national).
  • Coordinated conduct of daily radio checks.
  • Arranged training (trauma, first aid, mine awareness, GPS) for all staff.

Timeline

Deputy Country Director/Enabling Services

United Nations World Food Programme
07.2021 - 09.2024

Head of Human Resources

United Nations World Food Programme
02.2020 - 07.2021

Head of Human Resources

United Nations World Food Programme
10.2015 - 11.2019

Head of Human Resources

United Nations World Food Programme
02.2013 - 10.2015

Head of Human Resources

United Nations World Food Programme
09.2012 - 02.2013

Head of Human Resources

United Nations World Food Programme
07.2008 - 08.2012

Head of Human Resources, Administration and Procurement Units

United Nations World Food Programme
07.2005 - 07.2008

Head of Security Unit (temporary assignment)

United Nations World Food Programme
08.2003 - 04.2004

Security Operations Officer

United Nations World Food Programme
06.1999 - 05.2004

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