Position: HR Specialist -UNAIDS (Deadline July 2024)
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UNAIDS leads the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, focusing on equitable access to HIV services, breaking down barriers to HIV outcomes, and integrating efficient HIV responses into broader health and protection systems. We aim to create an equal, safe, and empowering workplace culture.
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Vacancy Notice: UNAIDS/24/FT27
Title: HR Specialist, Policy & Legal
Grade: P4
Contract Type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration: 24 Months
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Application Deadline: July 15, 2024
Department Mandate
The Department of Management promotes effective governance and provides strategic direction in areas such as change management, human resources, finance, budget, IT, and administration. The HR Policy and Legal Division (HPL) within HRM is responsible for providing legal support and advice on HR operations, ensuring compliance with Staff Regulations and Rules, and managing disciplinary and corrective actions.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Team Lead, HR Policy and Legal, the HR Specialist will:
- HR Policy Development, Application, and Interpretation
- Develop HR-related policies, instructions, and notes reflecting organizational needs and best practices.
- Review and recommend changes to policies and procedures.
- Ensure correct and consistent application of HR policies.
- Maintain policy registers and databases.
- Prepare responses to inter-agency queries on HR policies.
- Case Management, Advice, and Analysis
- Provide policy advice on Staff Regulations, Rules, and personnel administration.
- Coordinate formal case management, including administrative reviews and appeals.
- Advise on complaints and misconduct issues, preparing procedural documentation.
- Maintain databases on case management and policy records.
- Research and analyze HR policies and practices within the UN system and other organizations.
- Collaboration and Special Projects
- Respond to queries and collaborate on inter-agency HR policy initiatives.
- Participate in and/or lead special HR projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s) in law, Human Resources, or related field. A first-level degree with two additional years of relevant experience is accepted for internal candidates.
You may also be eligible for:
Experience:
- Minimum of seven years of professional experience in international administrative law, HR management, policy development, and implementation. Experience with staff regulations and rules, administrative law, and tribunal(s) is required.
- Desirable: Experience in the UN system or other international organizations, handling complex legal matters, and disciplinary proceedings.
Languages:
- Essential: Proficiency in English and good working knowledge of French.
- Desirable: Knowledge of additional UN official languages.
Competencies
UNAIDS Values:
- Commitment to the AIDS response
- Integrity
- Respect for diversity
Core Competencies:
- Working in teams
- Communicating with impact
- Applying expertise
- Delivering results
- Driving change and innovation
- Being accountable
Managerial Competencies:
- Leading Teams
- Building Relationships and Networks
- Developing and Empowering Others
- Managing Performance and Resources
- Vision and Strategic Thinking
- Exercising Sound Judgement
Additional Information
- Salary: Annual net salary starting at $77,326 with a post adjustment of 85.1%.
- Applications: Particularly encouraged from people living with HIV, women, and nationals of non- and under-represented member states.
- Conditions: Subject to WHO Staff Regulations and Rules, UNAIDS’ Mobility Policy, and medical fitness criteria.
- Diversity and Inclusion: UNAIDS promotes a work environment that respects dignity and has zero tolerance for abusive conduct.
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