Senior Human Resources Policy Officer, (Re-advertised)

Org. Setting and ReportingUNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The Senior Human Resources Policy Officer reports to the Chief, HR Policies and Administrative Law Division. Responsibilities- Works consultatively and in close cooperation with HR colleagues in Headquarters and the Fields; reviews proposed, new or revised policies, and advises on feasibility, soundness, legality and compatibility with existing rules and guidelines and on impact on other functional areas in HRD and other Departments; previews all HR policy related correspondence drafted for the signature of the Director of Human Resources (DHR). - Establishes clear priorities for HR policy development and ensures compatibility of HR policies with each other as well as with strategic priorities and initiatives taking place within the Agency and the UN Common system. - Provides interpretation and guidance in the application of UNRWA’s HR policies and practices and the UN Staff Rules and Regulations to HR senior management group and staff on the basis of formal rules and guidelines, exceptions and precedents, rulings and opinions of the Legal Department. - Provides advice and assists DHR’s Office on Human Resources Management policies and procedures within the context of the organization’s HRM goals, systems, strategies and direction, decisions of the UN General Assembly (GA), the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) as well as internal reform efforts; supports inclusion of procedures into Personnel Directives, Staff Rules and Staff Regulations; monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of new or revised policies and undertakes research or studies on the Agencies policies and HR strategy. - Develops new and innovative solutions to address issues in the Human Resources Management area that are consistent with best practice, tailored to the unique needs of the Agency and meet the needs of major stakeholders in different Fields and functional areas. - Prepares position papers on HR issues for discussion or presentation at inter/intra organizational fora, such as HR Network & ICSC (International Civil Service Commission); represents HR on UNRWA working groups or task forces set up to review HR policies and their links to other functional areas. - Contributes to the effective roll-out and implementation of new or revised HR policies by conducting/participating in HR policy briefings, communications and awareness-raising activities, including visits to HR teams in the Fields. CompetenciesUN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. - Formulating Strategies and Concepts - Managing Complexity and Change - Creating and Innovating - Persuading and Influencing - Applying Technical Expertise EducationAdvanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in human resources management, public or business administration, law, or a related social or behavioral science field is required. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human resources policy development is required. Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, a candidate for an international post must have at least two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a national identity number is required. Experience in UN administrative law is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).