CHIEF, HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES DIVISION, D1

## CHIEF, HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES 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 Human Resources Policies Division responsible for developing proposals for the establishment, revision, and/or enhancement of human resources management policies in the United Nations common system with particular reference to human resource planning, recruitment, mobility, career and staff development schemes, performance management, work/life balance, job evaluation standards, standards of conduct, gender equity strategies, and promotes consistency in the implementation of these policies by the organizations. The Division is also responsible for the management of field entitlements, such as the hardship and mobility scheme, danger pay and non-family status of duty stations. 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 Human Resources Policies 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;Develops and directs the conduct of studies on the abovementioned aspects of human resources management for the development of system-wide HR policies, standards and procedures which govern human resources management in the organizations of the United Nations common system, exploring and adapting best practices from public and private international sectors;Manages the mobility/hardship scheme system-wide, including periodic studies of its functioning and the underlying methodology, the annual hardship classification of United Nations duty stations, the designation of non-family duty stations, the danger pay system, and the common system rest and recuperation framework, determining the entitlements payable to staff serving in field and hardship locations across the common system;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;Monitors and guides the implementation by organizations of the United Nations common system of the policies recommended and/or approved by the Commission and the General Assembly;Directs the development, testing and review of the common system job evaluation standards and supporting systems, procedures and manuals for organizations of the common system, and directs the programme through which they are applied by organizations, including the advisory and training support provided to them;Maintains on-going liaison on the above matters with the organizations of the common system as well as with other divisions of the secretariat. - Directs the work programme of the Human Resources Policies 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; - Develops and directs the conduct of studies on the abovementioned aspects of human resources management for the development of system-wide HR policies, standards and procedures which govern human resources management in the organizations of the United Nations common system, exploring and adapting best practices from public and private international sectors; - Manages the mobility/hardship scheme system-wide, including periodic studies of its functioning and the underlying methodology, the annual hardship classification of United Nations duty stations, the designation of non-family duty stations, the danger pay system, and the common system rest and recuperation framework, determining the entitlements payable to staff serving in field and hardship locations across the common system; - 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; - Monitors and guides the implementation by organizations of the United Nations common system of the policies recommended and/or approved by the Commission and the General Assembly; - Directs the development, testing and review of the common system job evaluation standards and supporting systems, procedures and manuals for organizations of the common system, and directs the programme through which they are applied by organizations, including the advisory and training support provided to them; - Maintains on-going liaison on the above matters with the organizations of the common system as well as with other divisions of the secretariat. Competencies:Professionalism: Expert knowledge of the United Nations common system human resources policy framework and job evaluation standards. Demonstrated expertise in developing human resource management policies and systems and encouraging successful change management environments. Ability to analyze and interpret data; proficient in qualitative and quantitative research methods and analysis to make informed decisions. Ability to adapt to technological changes, including those in HR software and digital tools. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. 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 the 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; adjus