Human Resources Specialist (Administrative Law)

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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture.
• Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAOs values
• FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

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Organizational Setting

FAOs Human Resources Division (CSH) provides HR strategies policies tools guidance and oversight to FAO clients worldwide to ensure that the Organization attracts develops and retains a diverse skilled and highly motivated workforce delivering on the mandate of the organization.

The Strategy and Policy Team Branch (CSHP) develops and drafts strategy-related documents and policies in human resources management; coordinates consultations with internal stakeholders on actions to develop and implement HR policies; determines proper interpretation of policies and human resources related Staff Regulations Staff Rules and Administrative Manual sections falling under its mandate; provides guidance and support to the HR servicing functions in the Shared Service Centre (SSC) and the Regional Offices.

The assignment is located within CSHP.

Reporting Lines

The Specialist reports to the Human Resources Officer (Administrative Law and Workplace Relations).

Technical Focus

HR policies relevant to international organizations employment law and international administrative law.

Comprehensive HR advice to managers and staff and support to the Human Resources Officer (Administrative Law and Workplace Relations) the Human Resources Officer (Policy) the Senior Human Resources Officer (Chief CSHP) and the Director Human Resources Division as necessary on disciplinary cases performance matters and policy development.

Tasks and responsibilities

Review requests for and provide HR advice to managers and other personnel on workplace relations issues including performance management recommendations for non-renewal or termination of contracts and interpretation of policies regarding benefits and entitlements.
Liaise with the Office of the Inspector-General (OIG) Ethics Office Ombudsperson the Legal Office and the SSC on disciplinary or other complex cases of unsatisfactory conduct.
Review and prepare memoranda and other communications in cases of unsatisfactory conduct.
Research relevant FAO rules regulations and policies on HR matters.
Assist in the preparation of policy and position papers as well as briefing notes on complex administrative HR matters.
Assist in the review and development of HR strategies and policies particularly in the areas of sexual harassment harassment and abuse of authority.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Advanced university degree in Law Administration or Human Resources from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU/UNESCO); OR Bachelors degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU/UNESCO) and a post-graduate professional qualification in Law; candidates with only a Bachelors degree who do not have an advanced university degree or professional qualification in Law would need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
At least five years of work experience in the field of Law of which at least two years should be in reviewing and advising on administrative and/or employment law matters and at least one year with an international organization.
Working knowledge (Level C - proficiency) of English.

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Experience in administrative and employment law including working on disciplinary performance management and complex individual administrative law cases at the international level.
Experience in development and implementation of human resources strategies policies and procedures.
Knowledge of another FAO language would be an asset.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications and language skills
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application

Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.

Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work character education military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
Incomplete applications will not be considered
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Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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