Department of Human Resources

Daniel Freitas
Director
Bio

The Department of Human Resources (DHR) plays a strategic role in managing the Organization’s workforce by overseeing recruitment, staffing, internships, employee relations, performance evaluation, compensation, and benefits in compliance with internal regulations. In alignment with the mission of the Organization of American States (OAS), DHR ensures that workforce objectives support institutional goals while fostering an inclusive and positive work environment.

The DHR and its dependencies and workforce members are under the overall direction, supervision, and guidance of the director, who answers to the Secretary for Administration and Finance, in accordance with the legal system of the Organization, the Staff Rules, other pertinent regulations, and the provisions of the Executive Order on the Structure of the Organization.

Strategic Objectives:

  • Manage organizational workforce to meet prioritized mandates with sharply constrained resources.
  • Promote workforce member engagement to retain talent, foster productivity and improve organizational performance
  • Ensure that the gender, diversity and rights perspective is mainstreamed across the work and organizational culture of the OAS


DHR is one of the Departments of the Secretariat for Administration and Finance.



Structure
Office of the Director
Provides strategic guidance to the General Secretariat and political bodies on human resources matters, ensuring alignment with the Organization’s policies and objectives. Advises, develops, proposes, and oversees the implementation of personnel management policies, programs, and procedures.
Staffing Section
Administers the recruitment, selection, and compensation programs of staff members; and manages other personnel-related matters, such as orientations, transfers, job classification, contract extensions, and separations from service.
Benefits Section
Manages employee compensation and benefits, provides orientation on benefits to new and current staff members, and advises staff on the interpretation of the Staff Rules with regard to benefits management.
Resources
OAS Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities available at OAS Headquarters in Washington, D.C., in Offices of the General Secretariat in member countries, or through hybrid/remote arrangements.
OAS Consultancies
Consultancy opportunities available at OAS Headquarters in Washington, D.C., in Offices of the General Secretariat in member countries, or through hybrid/remote arrangements.
Internships at the OAS
A unique opportunity to gain work experience in an international and multicultural environment, enhance your networking prospects, and learn about the OAS and its work.
Organizational Structure
As of March 31, 2025
Functions of each organizational unit
General Secretariat Executive Order No. 08-01 Rev. 9: Structure of the General Secretariat
Vacant Posts of the Regular Fund
Status of All Vacant Regular Fund Positions Reported Quarterly
Performance Contracts
Lists of Performance Contracts Reported Semiannually
Salary Scales
Salary Scales for Professional and General Services categories, in effect and previous years since 2012
Workforce Distribution
Distribution of human resources by type of personnel
Implementation of the Gender Parity Plan in decision-making positions of the OAS General Secretariat
Progress made in percentage of women occupying positions at leadership and senior positions
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