Role purpose
Organizational Context
To deliver the UNAIDS mandate and provide leadership in the global AIDS response, the UNAIDS Secretariat counts on capable and highly qualified people that are multi-skilled, diverse, mobile and able to work across disciplines. Within the Management Department, the Department of People Management (DPM) ensures that people within the organization are aligned with and able to implement its strategy and priorities. The work of the Department is based on effective policies and services to enable recruitment, organizational and individual development and performance, with a special attention to staff well-being and support and culture change.
Major Accountabilities
Reporting to and under the guidance of the Director, Management, the Director, DPM, is responsible for the following:
1. Conceptualize, establish and advocate for a strategic vision for the people of UNAIDS, linked to the Global AIDS strategy and targets, the UNAIDS mission and results framework, and the feminist principles it subscribes to.
2. Lead the Department in the implementation of the UNAIDS Secretariat People Management Strategy through innovative and modern policies, procedures, systems and initiatives, with emphasis on a respectful and diverse workplace and ethical behaviours.
3. Promote and lead initiatives to continuously build an equal, safe and empowering work culture which fosters a diverse and inclusive environment for people. Promote people development initiatives to support the strategic objectives of the organization, through learning and career development, performance and talent management, succession planning, and team building throughout the organization.
4. Ensure compliance with all corporate people management policies and frameworks. Guide the on-going development, revision, and implementation – including effective communication – of those policies, procedures and systems across all levels of the organization.
5. Provide leadership, management and motivation, in developing a new team responsible for all aspects of people management including organizational development, culture change, staff and support services, and staff safety and security.
6. Provide guidance and advice to the Executive Director on the strategic management and engagement of the people of UNAIDS. Provide information on strategic human resources issues to the Programme Coordinating Board, and represent the organization and work with relevant Inter-Agency bodies and external stakeholders as appropriate.
7. Oversee the effective management of UNAIDS Headquarters facilities and conference services and the provision of staff security and support services, ensuring a constructive relationship with counterparts in WHO, human resources services providers and security interventions for emergencies affecting UNAIDS offices or staff.
Linkages- Internal
8. Executive and Deputy Executive Directors, Department Directors and Regional Directors. To provide regular updates and advice on people management and related staff support and management issues.
9. Staff at headquarters, regional support teams and country offices. To provide guidance to staff on people management policies and procedures and the support services available to them. To monitor the implementation of those policies, processes and initiatives.
10. UNAIDS Staff Association (USSA). To promote constructive staff-management relations and to ensure USSA representation on relevant committees and regular information exchange on people management issues.
Linkages- External
11. UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board.To provide regular updates on strategic people management issues.
12. WHO Human Resources Management.To liaise on strategic policy and administrative issues with the WHO directors for human resources, staff health and medical services, counseling, internal oversight, and the Ombudsman.
13. UN common system organizations.To represent and commit UNAIDS in Inter-Agency and other external fora in the development of human resources and related management, support and development policies.
Education, Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications
Education
14. Advanced university degree in human resources management, public administration or management, business administration, international relations, or other relevant academic subject area. For internal candidates, a first university degree and 17 years of relevant professional experience will be considered as equivalent.
Experience
15. At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management in private or public organizations within an international environment, including at least 7 years in senior-level positions in departments of Human Resources within the UN, directly managing HR teams is essential.
16. Experience at regional and country levels is desirable.
Languages
17. Advanced level of English and French.
18. Good working knowledge of another UN system official language.
Functional/Technical Knowledge and Skills
19. Knowledge of and experience in administration or management in an international context, applying rules and regulations, and overseeing management processes. Ability to analyse and synthesize information, and communicate effectively. Demonstrated ability in leading diverse teams and culture change processes.
20. Experience in leading culture change initiatives focusing on people's experiences. Successfully implemented projects and processes at an organisational level through effective change management.
UNAIDS Values
21. Commitment to the AIDS response Integrity
22. Respect for diversity
Core Competencies
23. Working in teams
24. Communicating with impact
25. Applying expertise
26. Delivering results
27. Driving change and innovation
28. Being accountable
Managerial Competencies
29. Leading teams
30. Building relationships and networks
31. Developing and empowering others
32. Managing performance and resources
33. Vision and strategic thinking
34. Exercising sound judgment
Role Location
Geneva (Switzerland)
How to Apply
If you wish to be considered for this position, please complete the Application Form on or before 15 September 2023. In addition, we encourage you to please attach a copy of the most recent English version of your CV in Word format.
All information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
SRI Executive is exclusively retained by UNAIDS to undertake this assignment.
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