The secretariat of the
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
is recruiting for the position of
Chief, Human Resources
Background:
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political process to address climate change. The Convention secretariat supports the Convention and its Kyoto Protocol by a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings of the Parties. The secretariat currently has a total staff pool of 500 and currently manages about EUR 130 million in funds per biennium.
The Administrative Services Programme supports the secretariat in the utilization and management of its human, financial and other resources to ensure the efficiency of administrative operations, compliance with UN regulatory frameworks and innovative, future-oriented approaches in the design and implementation of administrative processes and systems.
Key responsibilities:
The incumbent ensures that human resources initiatives are integrated into the secretariat’s over-all business planning; acts as a catalyst for change to ensure the secretariat is able to meet its business objectives, linking HR management with strategic goals and objectives to improve business performance and develop a work environment that fosters innovation and creativity; and leads the development and implementation of the HR Unit work programme.
Qualifications:
Advanced university degree in human resources, business or public administration, law, social and behavioural sciences, psychology, management or related area. A combination of relevant first degree and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. Additional specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning and/or development, employee relations, learning and staff development or related areas is an added advantage.
A minimum of 10 years progressively responsible experience especially in the areas of human resources planning and management, recruitment, compensation, organizational planning and/or development, staff relations, learning and staff development, staff counselling etc. At least three years proven track record of working with senior managers to initiate and drive changes. Work experience in an international environment, particularly in the United Nations and/ or international organization, is an advantage. Excellent English language skills.
UNFCCC is committed to gender and geographic equality in its mandate and it staff. Qualified and experienced women and nationals from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.
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