Remote HR Policy Consultant - International Policy & Drafting

UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; Paris; Remote; EUR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

UNESCO is assembling a roster of middle-level international consultants to contribute to HR policy research, analysis and drafting. Remote assignments may be part-time or full-time, lasting 11 months, with opportunities to work across UNESCO’s HR governance framework.

The team focuses on policy benchmarking, development, and implementation support, liaising with policy owners, staff associations and international counterparts.

Qualifications

• An advanced university degree in HR management, business or public administration, law or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree with minimum two additional years of HR policy-related professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, policy development, administration of entitlements and benefits.
• Experience in international organizations is required.
• Knowledge of staff rules and HR policy processes in international contexts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out HR policy research, analysis and benchmarking; identify gaps and propose recommendations.
• Develop HR policy revisions, guidelines and toolkits to meet UNESCO's evolving needs.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and draft findings to inform policy making; participate in policy consultations.
• Develop capacity-building materials and communications to support policy implementation.
• Provide guidance on interpretation and application of HR policies; review requests for exceptions and compliance.
• Occasionally conduct legal research and draft advice on diverse HR questions.

Education

Master's degree in HR / public administration / law

Bachelor's degree + 2 years HR policy experience

Job description

UNESCO is assembling a roster of middle-level international consultants to contribute to HR policy research, analysis and drafting. Remote assignments may be part-time or full-time, lasting 11 months, with opportunities to work across UNESCO’s HR governance framework.

The team focuses on policy benchmarking, development, and implementation support, liaising with policy owners, staff associations and international counterparts.