Vacancy Announcement No. ICSC/01/2015 Deadline for
submission of applications: 16 November
2015 Senior Human Resources Policies Officer Human Resources Policies Division
International Civil Service Commission, New York
Level of the post:
P-5 Duration of assignment: Two
years, renewable Date of entry: 1 March
2016
The International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) which is
based in New York, was established by the United Nations General Assembly to
regulate and coordinate the conditions of service of the United Nations common
system. The common system is composed of approximately 20 organizations,
programmes and funds located throughout the world. The Senior Human Resources Policies Officer
reports directly to the Chief of the Human Resources Policies Division
(HRPD).
Summary
The role of HRPD is to review develop and coordinate
implementation of Human Resources Management policies for the common system.
The Senior Human Resources Policies Officer is expected to formulate proposals
for consideration by the Commission and guide in their common system wide
implementation. Policy formulation covers a wide span of human resources
related issues including, job evaluation, pay and allowances, performance
management, recruitment, and gender/diversity strategies and career and staff
development to support unity of implementation in the United Nations system. In
addition, the Senior Human Resources Policies Officer is responsible for
monitoring the implementation of decisions of the General Assembly and
Commission, ensuring and/or facilitating consistency of interpretation and
overall practice. This post is one of four professionals reporting to the Chief
of the Division, deputizing in his/her absence.
