HR Officer (Administrative Law)

Budapest

Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
Location: Budapest
Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Legal - Broad
- Human Resources
- HQ/HRD Human Resources Management
Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Within the Human Resources Management Department, the Human Resources Policy and Administration of Justice unit (HPJ) is responsible for the development of WHO's human resource management policies reflecting organizational needs and best practice. HPJ also provides advisory services to the Organization, with a view to ensuring consistent and equitable policy application.In the immediate area of work, the sub-unit provides advisory services and legal input in order to ensure the consistent and equitable application of the Organization's human resources policies, procedures and activities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Specifically the incumbent\:

1. Prepares the Organization's response to\:

i. requests for Administrative Review; and

ii. Appeals to the Global Board of Appeal (GBA).

In this area of responsibility, the incumbent\:

i. Reviews the applicability of legal precedents from the ILOAT jurisprudence, and related case law from the GBA (and former Headquarters Board of Appeal), on the implementation of the Organization's policies and procedures, and conducts other legal research to provide input on proposed legal actions.

ii. Reviews complex issues to determine compliance by the Organization to its rules and procedures, mitigating the risks and benefits to the Organization in pursuing alternative mechanisms for the settlement of issues, providing guidance for the resolution of claims, representing the Organization in negotiations with staff members or their representatives with a view to resolving issues under review.

2. Provides input on the implementation and application of the Organization's Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and related human resources policies across the three levels of the Organization.

3. Contributes to the development and revision of Staff Regulations and Staff Rules, eManual provisions and other information or regulatory tools, in order to reflect changes in the Organization's statutory and policy framework.

4. As requested, attends conferences and meetings on behalf of WHO/HRD related to human resources and legal issues and reports back to WHO/HRD on critical developments.

5. Works in other areas of human resources and performs all other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: A university degree in Law.

Desirable\: An advanced university degree in Law or Human Resources Management. Admittance to Bar of a Member State or an equivalent qualification to practice law in a Member State.

Experience

Essential\: At least five years' experience in the application of legal principles and concepts, and in the analysis and application of rules and regulations. Experience in grievance and appeals systems in an international setting and multicultural environment.

Desirable\: Experience in the management of human resources is an asset.

Skills

Knowledge of the general principles of law, and their unique application in international organizations; ability to instill confidence, negotiate, and persuade both senior management and staff; analytical skills, effective communication skills to present information clearly and logically (including legal issues and impacts of policies to non-lawyers) orally and in writing; ability to develop innovative solutions which are fair to staff and support managerial responsibilities; interpersonal skills to work with people across the Organization, including in the regions; tact and high degree of discretion and confidentiality; ability to provide leadership and also work in team settings.

Knowledge of human resources management theories and principles of staff management is an advantage.

Knowledge of WHO's internal justice system is an asset.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Producing results

Setting an example

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable\: Expert knowledge of French.

Intermediate knowledge of UN language.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 59,151 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 887 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

For information on WHO's operations please visit\: http\://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link\: http\://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.