Chief, Human Resources Policies Division

Leads the International Civil Service Commission’s Human Resources Policies Division in shaping system-wide policies for the UN common system. The division chief steers research, policy recommendations, job-evaluation frameworks and implementation oversight across mobility, careers, performance, conduct, gender equity and field-entitlement issues, ensuring relevant and consistent guidance.

• Develop and direct studies that inform system-wide human resources policies, standards and procedures
• Manage the mobility and hardship scheme, duty-station classifications, danger pay and rest-and-recuperation framework
• Formulate policy recommendations and provide authoritative advice to the Commission and General Assembly
• Monitor and guide implementation of Commission and General Assembly policies across common-system organisations
• Direct development, testing and review of job-evaluation systems, procedures and manuals
• Develop the Division work programme and manage staff performance and professional growth

• Advanced university degree in human resources, public or business administration, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree in the specified fields with two additional years of relevant work experience
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management or human resources policy development in the UN common system, including senior-level positions
• Experience managing staff, leading a team and working in a multicultural environment
• English

• Human Resources Policy
• Policy Development
• Job Evaluation
• Human Resources Planning
• Performance Management
• Change Management
• Quantitative Research
• Team Leadership

• HR Software

• Initial appointment or assignment is for one year and is extendable
• Staff members must submit a financial disclosure statement upon appointment and annually