CHIEF, SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES DIVISION, D1

## CHIEF, SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES DIVISION, D1 - Organization:ICSC - International Civil Service Commission - Country:United States - Office:ICSC HQ New York Org. Setting and Reporting:This position is located in the secretariat of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), an independent expert body established by the General Assembly with the mandate to regulate and coordinate conditions of service of staff of the organizations of the United Nations common system. Under the general direction of the Executive Secretary of the Commission, the incumbent directs the Salaries and Allowances Division responsible for the determination and review of salaries, allowances and related conditions of service of staff in the Professional and higher categories and in the General Service and other locally-recruited categories in the organizations of the United Nations common system. Reporting to the Executive Secretary, the Chief of Division maintains close contact with stakeholders and partners and directs the development of policies in the areas under his/her responsibility, to ensure that they are relevant to the needs of common system organizations and Member States, and ensures that work assigned to the Division by the Commission is carried out in an expeditious and professional manner. The incumbent also exercises delegated authority for matters under the Division’s purview and represents the secretariat at the Commission and General Assembly meetings and in inter-agency fora on these matters. Responsibilities:Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:Directs the work programme of the Salaries and Allowances Division; establishing priorities and work plans and allocating its human resources across the policy workstreams assigned by the Commission; exercises delegated authority for the technical positions and methodological determinations issued by the Division; manages staff performance through the encouragement of professional growth and a results-oriented environment; approves the Division's technical outputs prior to their submission to the Commission;Leads the development of policy positions and technical studies on all aspects of remuneration of the internationally-recruited staff in the Professional and higher categories as well as the General Service and other locally recruited categories, including budgetary impact of possible changes,;Assists the Commission in developing and reviewing methodologies for determination and/or comparison of various remuneration elements and their application, including salary scales, dependency allowances, the education grant, pensionable remuneration, separation payments and other related allowances and benefits; and engages directly with the Commission, Member States and the Commission’s stakeholders on matters under the Division’s purviewFormulates policy recommendations in the relevant functional areas and provides authoritative advice to the Commission and the General Assembly on matters falling within the Division’s competence, including matters where the positions of participating organizations and staff federations diverge;Lead the development and review of the local salary survey methodology for staff in the General Service and other locally-recruited categories in particular duty stations and directs the programme of such surveys in Headquarters duty stations;Manages the day-to-day operational work in connection with the establishment and adjustment of travel per diem rates and other allowances, applicable in common system organizations wordwide;Maintains on-going liaison on the above matters with the organizations of the common system as well as with other divisions of the secretariat;Advises the Commission on the position of the common system relative to the comparator civil service and on the cost and policy implications of proposed changes to the remuneration package; - Directs the work programme of the Salaries and Allowances Division; establishing priorities and work plans and allocating its human resources across the policy workstreams assigned by the Commission; exercises delegated authority for the technical positions and methodological determinations issued by the Division; manages staff performance through the encouragement of professional growth and a results-oriented environment; approves the Division's technical outputs prior to their submission to the Commission; - Leads the development of policy positions and technical studies on all aspects of remuneration of the internationally-recruited staff in the Professional and higher categories as well as the General Service and other locally recruited categories, including budgetary impact of possible changes,; - Assists the Commission in developing and reviewing methodologies for determination and/or comparison of various remuneration elements and their application, including salary scales, dependency allowances, the education grant, pensionable remuneration, separation payments and other related allowances and benefits; and engages directly with the Commission, Member States and the Commission’s stakeholders on matters under the Division’s purview - Formulates policy recommendations in the relevant functional areas and provides authoritative advice to the Commission and the General Assembly on matters falling within the Division’s competence, including matters where the positions of participating organizations and staff federations diverge; - Lead the development and review of the local salary survey methodology for staff in the General Service and other locally-recruited categories in particular duty stations and directs the programme of such surveys in Headquarters duty stations; - Manages the day-to-day operational work in connection with the establishment and adjustment of travel per diem rates and other allowances, applicable in common system organizations wordwide; - Maintains on-going liaison on the above matters with the organizations of the common system as well as with other divisions of the secretariat; - Advises the Commission on the position of the common system relative to the comparator civil service and on the cost and policy implications of proposed changes to the remuneration package; Competencies:Professionalism: Demonstrated expertise in developing compensation policies and systems and encouraging successful change management environments. Ability to analyze complex and sensitive data and information and report on it. Knowledge of the United Nations common system compensation framework and of the principles governing the determination of conditions of service. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required, foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the st