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Human Resources Officer (Administrative Law)

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FAO

1mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
    People, HR & Administration
  • Rome

Requirements

  • • Advanced university degree in law, human resources, management, business administration, organizational development, or a related field.
  • • Three years of relevant experience in human resources management and administration, and/or law including legal analysis, research and writing.
  • • Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
  • • Work experience in more than one location or area of work.
  • • Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of French, Spanish or Arabic is desirable.
  • • Relevant experience within the UN system or with an international organization would be highly desirable.
  • • Completion of professional qualification to practice law in a national/state jurisdiction is considered an asset.
  • • Ability to carry out legal research and analysis.
  • • Extent and relevance of experience in providing legal advice on issues of international administrative law, preferably in an international setting.
  • • Extent of knowledge of the United Nations system.
  • • Extent and relevance of experience in drafting, reviewing and advising on regulations, rules and policies of international organizations, including on matters involving considerable complexity.
  • • An HR professional certification and/or the completion of professional qualification to practice law in a national/state jurisdiction are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Processes, coordinates arrangements and delivers services in an HR discipline.
  • Researches and analyses HR policy, legal frameworks, case law and best practices, as well as service delivery issues; maintains operational statistics and prepares related reports.
  • Develops and maintains HR systems, processes and practices.
  • Contributes to the development of information and training materials and coordinates and assists in the presentation of information/training sessions to management and staff.
  • Provides HR information and advice to management and staff.
  • Participates in project teams and work groups.
  • Participates in the review of requests for HR advice from managers and staff on administrative law matters and workplace relations issues, including allegations of misconduct and the disciplinary process, performance management, recommendations for non-renewal or termination of contracts and the interpretation of policies regarding benefits and entitlements from an administrative law perspective.
  • Assists in the review and preparation of draft communications in disciplinary and/or underperformance cases.
  • Conducts legal research and analysis on questions relating to international administrative law, including research of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Administrative Tribunal case law and the FAO regulations, rules and policies in a range of disciplinary cases, including sexual harassment, performance management, benefits and entitlements.
  • Contributes to the development of policies, including policies relating to misconduct and performance management and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Participates as necessary in HR meetings and working group meetings in relation to workplace relations and administrative law matters and liaises with offices as needed, including, the Office of the Inspector-General (OIG), Ethics Office, Ombudsperson, Legal Office and the Office of the Deputy Directory-General on administrative law cases.
  • Liaises with the Regional and Country Offices as necessary.

FAQs

What is the closing date for applications for the Human Resources Officer (Administrative Law) position?

The closing date for applications is 28 January 2025, at 4:59 PM.

Where is the primary location for the job?

The primary location for the job is Rome, Italy.

What type of contract is offered for this position?

The position is a fixed-term contract for two years, with the possibility of extension.

What are the minimum educational qualifications required for this position?

An advanced university degree in law, human resources, management, business administration, organizational development, or a related field is required.

Is experience a requirement for this position?

Yes, a minimum of three years of relevant experience in human resources management and administration, and/or law, including legal analysis, research, and writing is required.

What languages are required for this role?

Candidates must have a working knowledge of English (proficiency level C) and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).

What kind of work experience is desirable for candidates?

Relevant experience within the UN system or with an international organization is highly desirable, as well as experience in more than one location or area of work.

Are there any specific technical skills that candidates should possess?

Candidates should have the ability to carry out legal research and analysis, experience in providing legal advice on international administrative law issues, and knowledge of the United Nations system.

What are some benefits offered to staff?

Benefits include dependency allowances, rental subsidy, education grant for children, home leave travel, 30 working days of annual leave per year, pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund, international health insurance, optional life insurance, and disability protection.

What is the application process?

To apply, candidates must visit the FAO recruitment website, complete their online profile, and attach a letter of motivation along with their application. Only applications submitted through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.

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