HR Policy Consultant

• Conduct HR policy research, analysis and benchmarking
• Identify policy gaps and inconsistencies
• Collaborate with policy owners and interest groups
• Prepare proposals, recommendations and reports
• Develop HR policy revisions, technical proposals, guidelines, procedures and toolkits
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and lessons learned to inform policymaking
• Draft findings and recommendations
• Participate in HR policy consultations with interest groups, consultative bodies and staff associations
• Develop capacity-building, change management, awareness-raising and communication materials
• Translate complex policy and change provisions into clear, accessible learning and communication products
• Provide guidance on the interpretation and application of HR policies, regulations, rules and administrative issuances
• Conduct policy and legal analysis of individual cases and HR matters
• Formulate reasoned recommendations for decision-making
• Review requests for exceptions, derogations, extensions and other HR measures for regulatory compliance
• Occasionally conduct legal research, analyze cases and jurisprudence, provide legal advice, and draft or review legal documents and correspondence

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, law or a related field
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) plus a minimum of two additional years of HR Policy-related professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, policy development, administration of entitlements and benefits, conditions of service and compensation or a related area
• Experience in the development of human resources policy for international organizations
• Experience in the application and interpretation of staff rules and researching human resources-related issues in international organizations
• Experience in administrative law or administration of justice, or a relevant field, would be an asset
• English proficiency, both oral and written
• Highly developed drafting and analytical skills in English
• Knowledge of French is highly desirable

• Assignment periods of one to eleven months, on a part-time or full-time basis
• Remote work with no requirement to relocate
• Opportunity to contribute to strengthening human resources governance and UNESCO’s mission
• Opportunity to work with global UNESCO teams and international organizations
• Capacity-building, change management, awareness-raising and communication materials development experience