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Deputy Director
Bureau of Human Resources Management Paris, France
D-1 HRM-010
4 September 2011
Under the authority of the Director of the Bureau of Human Resources Management (DIR/HRM), the Deputy Director will:
– Assist in the overall management of the Bureau, including the promotion of relations with Permanent Delegations, National Commissions and Governing Bodies of the Secretariat;
– Support DIR/HRM in the preparation, review and coordination of relevant documentation on HR matters/decisions relating to the General Conference and the Executive Board;
– Manage and supervise the activities of staff of the operational sections: Recruitment, Staff Services, Pension and Insurance and the Medical Centre as well as overseeing the administration of the UNESCO crèche and children’s club, ensuring that the services provided are carried out in a coherent and effective manner;
– Participate in the development of strategic approaches, policies and operational procedures to ensure that the Organization’s HR objectives are achieved;
– Assist DIR/HRM in the management and deployment of staff and other sources within the Bureau;
– Represent DIR/HRM in inter-agency meetings and/or working groups as well as various administrative Boards of the Secretariat such as Pension Fund, Board of Management of the Medical Benefits Funds, Advisory Committee on Staff Compensation Plan, Headquarters Master Capital Plan, etc.
University degree, preferably at the advanced level, in Human Resources Management/Development, Business/Public Administration or other related areas.
At least ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in Human Resources Management, of which preferably at least seven acquired at the international level (United Nations or other international organizations).
Excellent knowledge of human resources management principles; knowledge of the United Nations Common System’s HR policies and practices would be an asset.
Understanding of UNESCO’s strategic direction and understanding of its governance mechanism is an asset.
Strong managerial/leadership skills combined with demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and/or overseeing the analysis of complex human resources issues.
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Working knowledge with excellent drafting skills in one of the working languages (English or French). A good knowledge of the second one is strongly desirable. Language training will be mandatory in order to acquire the required level of the second working language in a reasonable timeframe.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
Commitment to the Organization’s mandate, vision and strategic direction, and priorities;
Ability to identify key strategic issues, objectives, opportunities and risks and communicate links between the Organization’s strategy and the HR goals;
Organizational skills, including establishing plans and priorities and implementing them effectively; Strong managerial skills combined with flexibility;
Ability to interact with a wide range of high-level partnerships and to participate effectively in high-level negotiations;
Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships and ability to build trust and guide, manage and lead, work and motivate a large and diversified body of staff in a multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Tact and negotiating skills, combined with sound judgement and decision-making skills;
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, orally and in writing, as well as to address complex concepts orally and to prepare written material in a clear, concise and meaningful manner;
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with strong representational abilities;
Ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions to staff at all levels.
Conditions of
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How to apply
The post is at grade D-1 common to the United Nations system, with a salary composed of base salary and post adjustment, which, at the present dollar exchange rate, totals approximately US $176,661 (with dependants) or US $163,292 (without dependants) per annum, exempt from taxation. In addition, UNESCO offers an attractive benefits package, including 30 days annual vacation, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.
Candidates wishing to apply for this post should do so through the online recruitment system at the following website: http://www.unesco.org/employment. Candidates without easy access to the Internet may, exceptionally, apply by mail: a full curriculum vitae, preferably on the official UNESCO curriculum vitae form, will be accepted in English or French and must detail nationality, date/place of birth and gender, to:
Chief, Recruitment and Classification Section, Bureau of Human Resources Management (HRM/RCS), UNESCO, 7 Place de Fontenoy, 75352 Paris 07 SP, France.
Applications should reach UNESCO before the closing date (4 September 2011), quoting the post number “HRM-010”.
An Assessment Centre may be used in the recruitment process of this post.
THERE IS NO APPLICATION, PROCESSING OR OTHER FEE AT THIS OR AT ANY STAGE OF THE PROCESS.
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