Position Title: Human Resources Policy Officer
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 29 June 2021
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
Internal candidates
Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context:
With a workforce of more than 20,000 personnel worldwide, the Human Resources Management Division plays a vital role in meeting organizational needs, ensuring both operational flexibility and institutional consistency.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Human Resources Policy Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for researching and developing Human Resources (HR) policies, providing advice on interpretation of HR policies, considering past practices, precedents, exceptions and, if necessary, case law.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Perform an Organization-wide analysis of the employment contract landscape at IOM, including employment contracts in use by various IOM Regional and Country Offices worldwide. Undertake research on best practices in other entities, including inter-governmental organizations with similar structures.
Develop a new employment contract framework, considering IOM’s particularities and need for agility and flexibility. This new framework shall be grounded in revised HR policies. Implement the new framework across the Organization, develop and deliver training packages for HR Focal Points on the new contractual modalities.
Review existing HR policies, particularly those related to work-life balance, in order to identify gaps and propose changes in accordance with identified best practices and relevant jurisprudence.
Draft policies, procedures, guidelines and administrative issuances on HR matters.
Provide advice to colleagues in the Regional and Country Offices and at Headquarters on the interpretation of HR policies, as well as of the Staff Regulations and Rules. Recommend solutions on cases.
Liaise with HR Management (HRM) Division, HR Legal Issues Division, IOM Administrative Centers, and IOM Regional and Country Offices on HR issues, particularly contentious and complex HR cases.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Social or Political Sciences, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• At least five years of relevant experience, including at least two years of experience working with IOM or the United Nations system in the HR Policy area;
• Experience in administrative law an advantage;
• Proven knowledge and experience of policy development and research;
• A track record of tackling and resolving complex HR problems, while maintaining a client-focused approach to work; and,
• Field experience is an advantage.
Skills
• Ability to take sound, reasoned and quick decisions on delicate HR matters.
• Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation and creative thinking skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently against tight deadlines;
• Resilience and a good sense of humour;
• Ability to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences;
• Ability to anticipate and mitigate against issues; and,
• Solid computer skills.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
This vacancy is archived.