VN 2018/20 (P) - Director - Human Resources Management Division (D1) - Geneva, Switzerland

Position Title Director - Human Resources Management Division

Duty Station :Geneva, Switzerland Classification Professional Staff, Grade D1

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, One year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible

Closing Date : 11 February 2018

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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia

(Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

3. External female candidates.

Context:

Under the guidance of the Director General and overall supervision of the Director of Resources Management, and in close collaboration with the Chief of Staff and other members of the IOM's senior management, the Director is responsible for setting and leading the Organization's corporate human resources (HR) strategy; driving change and reform that enhances the HR function; advising management, key stakeholders, and the leadership throughout IOM on strategic human resources issues; and promoting collaboration across departments, regional and country offices on human resource policies and priorities.

The successful candidate should have a clear vision of how the human resources function can be organized and managed effectively in a large international organization, and an excellent understanding of the core work of IOM and/or similar field-based organizations. The candidate should possess strong intellectual, influencing and strategic leadership skills that can be directed to successfully transform human resources management in a large, diverse international organization. The candidate should have a demonstrated record in setting organizational strategic direction, and energizing an HR function that adds value to an organization. The successful candidate will functionally oversee the HR operational centres in Manila and Panama.

Page 1 / 4Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Within the framework of the UN Common System, formulate and promote HR strategies in

order to support the strategic objectives of IOM, including in the following functional areas: • Organizational design, workforce planning and post classification • staffing and mobility,

• staff development and learning

• performance management,

• Diversity and inclusion

• Staff wellness.

• Conditions of service for locally and internationally recruited staff 2. Update and maintain Staff Regulations, Rules and Procedures aligned with modern reward, recognition and employment practices while taking into consideration the requirements of the UN Common System, in the context of the needs of IOM staff and field operations. 3. Manage the effective functioning of the IOM Health Insurance schemes and Health Claims Processing Units; Provide advice and support on medical insurance benefits and guidance on medical insurance rules while serving as liaison with the Organization’s insurance providers. 4. Provide administrative oversight to the Occupational Health Unit, responsible for all aspects of staff health issues and services in the workplace, including mental health and staff welfare. 5. Direct the activities of HR staff and functions in Headquarters including talent management, strategic staffing and mobility, staff learning and development, HR communications, health insurance and HR policy development and advisory functions.

6. Ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the delocalized operational HR functions, in coordination with the Heads of the Manila Administrative Centre (MAC) and the Panama Administrative Centre (PAC). Ensure timely implementation of salary surveys, salary scale changes, grade surveys and staff allowances to better match operational needs. 7. Provide authoritative advice to the Director General (DG), Deputy Director General (DDG) and the Senior Management on complex and sensitive HR issues, staff policy matters and make recommendations for remedial actions. Advice and counsel senior management staff in Headquarters, Regional and Field Offices to set a proactive and responsive HR management and culture for the Organization.

8. Consult proactively with the Staff Association Committee (SAC) on all human resources matters that affect staff employment and conditions of service. Provide substantive and evidence-based input to Senior Management to ensure a professional working environment throughout the Organization.

Organization and to support high staff morale and professionalism.

10. Ensure the efficient use of the information technology management system (Processes and Resources Integrated Systems Management (PRISM)-HR) to leverage and support HR management and decision making processes.

11. Promote a positive and respective work environment and implement proactive measures in order to resolve complex personnel situations and to avoid appeals. . 12. Coordinate the preparation of relevant HR reports and documents for presentation to Page 2 / 4Governing Bodies.

13. Represent the Organization at relevant inter-organizational bodies of the UN, particularly the HR network.

14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in human resources management, law, organizational development, international relations, social sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution with fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, with particular emphasis on strategic functions in human resources management, five years of which should be at a senior management level; or

• University degree in the above fields with seventeen years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Proven human resources experience in an international organization, a public administration or the private sector; progressively responsible human resources experience within the United Nations Common System a distinct advantage;

• Experience with designing and implementing organizational development and change-management processes;

• Background in the field of HR administrative law desirable;

• International working experience highly desirable, especially in the field; • Expert knowledge and command of several disciplines in human resources management

(such as: organizational development, staff recruitment and development, allowances and benefits, HR administration issues, consultation with staff representatives, HR legal issues etc.); • Very good knowledge of the rules of the UN Common System (conditions of service, job classification, etc.) and HR practices in the international public sector; i) awareness of cost and financial awareness of HR decisions; j) experience in United Nations deep field operations a distinct advantage.

Languages

• English, French and Spanish are the official languages of the Organization. Fluency in written and spoken English essential. Working knowledge of the other two official languages (French and Spanish) desirable and a distinct advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders; Page 3 / 4• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others; • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 11 February 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 22.01.2018 to 11.02.2018

Requisition: VN 2018/20 (P) - Director - HR Management Division (D1) - Geneva, Switzerland (55324077) Released

Posting: Posting NC55324078 (55324078) Released

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