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Staff Relations Advisor

Vacancy Announcement Number	12-HQ-JR-67
Grade	P-5
Deadline for Applications	3 February 2013
Duty Station	Jerusalem

Under the direct supervision of Chief of Staff, the Staff Relations Advisor is responsible for providing expert advice to the Executive Office, Director of Human Resources and other key stakeholders on matters related to staff relations and management issues. In accordance with established UNRWA policy and procedures, the incumbent will:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

·         Lead and develop, for approval, related policies, strategies and practices to support staff relation related efforts Agency-wide; lead and coordinate the implementation and evaluation/analysis of  policies, strategies and practices related to staff relations; determine their impact and advise accordingly;

·         Provide strategic-level, expert advice and counsel to the Executive Office and Director of Human Resources on staff relations and management issues;

·         Provide expert, timely, accurate and relevant information and advice Agency-wide to other key stakeholders, as required, on staff relations management issues;

·         Develop, implement and advise on general and issue/dispute specific communications strategies, plans and messages; as required, participate in/ lead meetings and negotiations;

·         Prepare high quality reports, submissions and correspondence to respond to requests and to initiate consideration of new strategies and initiatives;

·         Research and monitor related regional practices and identify trends and issues across UNRWA’s area of operation and develop strategies/proposals to address such trends;

·         Ensure timely and consistent reporting, communications and messaging that support the Agency’s position in coordination with related Departments as applicable.

Professional Knowledge and Experience

·         Advanced university degree in industrial relations, business administration, law, human resources management or related field;

·         At least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in the field of industrial/labor relations or a combination of labor relations, legal or political affairs, or any other related experience. This should include direct, hands-on experience in negotiating with unions/ staff associations or other stakeholders in the Middle East region;

·         Excellent command of written and spoken Arabic and English.

Competencies

·         High-level analytical skills with experience in a wide range of industrial relations and staff management relations;

·         High-level strategic understanding of UNRWA’s complex work context, national and regional political trends and related implications on the Agency;

·         Ability to provide well-judged, strategic-level and contextual related recommendations;

·         Ability to engage and work effectively with a variety of stakeholders;

·         Demonstrated ability to meet competing priorities and proven capacity to contribute to corporate direction, priorities and teams;

·         Excellent written and oral communication and negotiation skills including the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders (union officials and management) at a strategic and operational level;

·         Ability to exercise initiative and creative thinking in developing solutions to difficult problems and challenges, ability to resolve complex and/or sensitive issues;

·         Knowledge of Middle Eastern industrial relations systems and contemporary standards, practices and legislation, and sound understanding of current and emerging developments.

Desirable Qualifications

Expert knowledge of the Middle East region, cultures, political and socio-economic context and environment.

Equivalency

When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualification, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

Additional Information

·         The incumbent will be required to travel within of operations in the Middle East;

·         The incumbent will be required to work long irregular hours.

Conditions of Service 

UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $86,904 net tax free with dependants or $80,734 single plus post adjustment of 54.4% (subject to change without notice). Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave, pension fund, health insurance, and 6 weeks annual leave. All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza and Syria) are family duty stations. Initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of further extensions subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the post.

How to Apply

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

General Information

UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

Date of issue: 25 November 2012/LA

Deadline        03-02-2013

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