Chief, Human Resources Branch - International Telecommunication Union job vacancy, Geneva

Chief, Human Resources Branch

Under the supervision of the Chief, Administration and Finance Department, the Chief, Human Resources Branch serves as the authoritative advisor on all issues related to human resource management and the principal manager of the human resources team, plays a central role in the development of policies and services which shape the ITU workforce and align talent to support the overall objectives of the Organization. He/she ensures that critical issues regarding ITU’s workforce, the needs of the programmes and emerging challenges and trends are fully integrated to effectively sustain high quality services. As a strategic and operational partner, he/she translates strategic and organizational requirements into actions, leading ITU’s organizational changes. He/she leads a team of human resource professionals in the design and delivery of activities pertaining to ITU human resources development and management for Headquarters and outposted staff (recruitment, career planning, staff development, administration of staff entitlements and benefits, organizational design, post classification, staff counselling, legal matters, social security, staff-management relations). The Chief, Human Resources Branch:

• Directs the development, interpretation and implementation of existing or new human resources policies, procedures, programmes and systems consistent with ITU’s strategic objectives and taking into account policies, rules and regulations of the United Nations Common System.
• Provides strategic advice to the Chief, A&F Department, to ITU senior managers and to Heads of department on organizational and managerial questions, particularly on staff resources, standardization of human resources procedures and appropriate disciplinary measures.
• Endorses and guides programmes of organizational change identifying change requirements, ensuring the development of innovative solutions and integrating them in the HR services and practices.
• Advises the Chief of the Department on appeals against administrative decisions as well as appropriate disciplinary measures; oversees the administration of all matters connected with the Appeal Board and the Administrative Tribunal and their conclusions taking into consideration the advice of the Legal Affairs Unit. Represents ITU Management during regular discussions with the members of the ITU Staff Council and Staff Union.
• Takes part, as adviser, in ITU high management meetings dealing with human resource questions and participates in ITU statutory committees and conferences (Council, Plenipotentiary Conference).
• Prepares and/or ensures the preparation of the documentation required for and participates, as appropriate, in inter-organization studies related to human resources and represents the ITU in inter-organization related meetings (HR Network, CEB Working Groups, etc.).
• Acts as representative of the organization in discussions with senior government and host country officials regarding sensitive human resource issues.
• Carries out other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.


		Qualifications:		Masters degree (human resources or public administration, business management, law)
		Experience:		15 years +
		Languages:		English : Speak / Write Fluently
		Job-Type:		fixed-term
		Remuneration:		160`000 - 200`000 (Annual salary) CHF
		Permit Type:		International
		Region:		Geneva

• Advanced university degree in human resources or public administration, business management, law or in a related field OR education in a reputed college of advanced education with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of an advanced university degree in one of the above-mentioned fields. A first university degree in one of the above fields in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree in the case where no suitable candidate with an advanced degree is identified.
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience including extensive human resources management experience at a senior level. Seven years of this experience should be at the international level. Experience within an organization of the UN Common System, knowledge of ITU would be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of one of the six official languages of the ITU (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) and very good knowledge of a second language. The knowledge of a third language would be an advantage. (Under the provisions of Resolution No. 626 of the Council, a relaxation of the language requirements may be authorized in the case of candidates from developing countries.)
• Excellent negotiating skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials at all levels in an international environment.

• Demonstrated ability to advise senior management on human resources policies, strategies and priorities and to formulate procedures and plans. Excellent conceptual and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and implement staff and management development plans.
• Ability to organize and delegate work and to supervise staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, including the preparation of clear and concise reports.
• Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers.

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