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The post of HR Specialist (Policy) is located in the Human Resources Branch. The incumbent serves as the lead expert on HR policy issues, reviewing existing policies and identifying critical gaps/omissions, making proposals for change according to established best practices, developing new policies, monitoring for compliance/adherence, and providing guidance, advice and interpretation on a wide range of HR policies and procedures. S/he also provides specialist HR policy advice and expertise, as required, to designated business partners on specific, potentially complex cases, and substantive expertise on the formulation, application and interpretation of ICAO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and other HR-related issuances. S/he also provides risk-based analysis and advises management on the administrative risks/implications associated with HR policies and contractual modalities. S/He carries out the functions of the post under the supervision of the Deputy Director, Human Resources. The incumbent is expected to work independently, in accordance with established priorities and approved work plans, the People strategy and directives, Council decisions and audit recommendations, as well as decisions and instructions by senior management.

The post of HR Specialist (Policy) is located in the Human Resources Branch. The incumbent serves as the lead expert on HR policy issues, reviewing existing policies and identifying critical gaps/omissions, making proposals for change according to established best practices, developing new policies, monitoring for compliance/adherence, and providing guidance, advice and interpretation on a wide range of HR policies and procedures. S/he also provides specialist HR policy advice and expertise, as required,



to designated business partners on specific, potentially complex cases, and substantive expertise on the formulation, application and interpretation of ICAO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and other HR-related issuances. S/he also provides risk-based analysis and advises management on the administrative risks/implications associated with HR policies and contractual modalities. S/He carries out the functions of the post under the supervision of the Deputy Director, Human Resources. The incumbent is expected to work independently, in accordance with established priorities and approved work plans, the People strategy and directives, Council decisions and audit recommendations, as well as decisions and instructions by senior management.

Responsibilities

Function 1 (incl. Expected results) Policy Review and Analysis
- Assesses, reviews, and analyzes existing HR policies and procedures in order to identify best practices and business-critical gaps in HR policies, guidance and procedures, achieving results such as:

- In consultation with relevant stakeholders, continually assess the adequacy, usability and effectiveness of HR policies, guidance and procedures, to identify gaps/omissions and/or the need for new and revised regulations, rules, policies and procedures to support programme delivery and promote efficiency.




- Conduct extensive and ongoing research and benchmarking analysis of human resources management policies and practices that represent industry and/or UN-wide best practices, and make recommendations for their adoption/integration into ICAO’s existing HRM policy framework.
- Analyse the trends and patterns reflected in HR data and articulate policy changes and recommendations from lessons learned.
- Continually analyse industry developments; liaise with other UN system organizations to ensure ICAO is at the forefront of efficiency and effectiveness in relation to HR policy development.
- Establish, maintain and enhance collaboration with other UN common system entities and/or international, government, or industry organizations, to consult on common/innovative approaches related to HR policy matters, e.g. benchmarking opportunities, lessons learned, and achievement of objectives.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results) Policy Development
- Develops and proposes HR policies, practices and guidance material, and manages consultations with relevant stakeholders, achieving results such as:

- In collaboration with HR colleagues and relevant business process owners including LEB and FIN at HQ and in the Regional Offices, develop/ revise HR policy content, procedures, papers to support ICAO’s goals and strategic plan, consistent with pertinent decisions of the Council, ICSC and other UN Common System groups, and the UNDT/UNAT.
- Coordinate with business/process owners, e.g. managers, Staff Association, etc. on intended policy changes and recent policies; obtain agreement/endorsement.
- Coordinate consultations with all stakeholders (e.g. HR community, Staff Advisory Committee, senior management) on any new policy development to ev

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