Job Description - Section Head, HR Services (P5) (2023/0090 (170644))
Organization
MTHR-HR Services
Primary Location
Job Posting
2025-02-14, 6:21:21 AM
Closing Date
2025-03-07, 10:59:00 PM
Duration in Months: 36
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular
This is a re-opening of the vacancy. Candidates who already applied do not need to re-submit an application.
Organizational Setting
The Division of Human Resources (MTHR), within the Department of Management, plans, acquires and manages human resources to effectively implement the IAEA programmes. It delivers the full spectrum of human resource services, including HR organizational development and planning, talent acquisition and development, performance management, and administration of compensation and benefits.
The HR Service Section (HSS) provides the Agency’s staff and personnel with HR services and advice in the areas of administration of benefits and entitlements, administration of contracts and contract extensions, and on-boarding/off-boarding of staff.
Main Purpose
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources (DIR-MTHR), the Section Head, HR Services Section (HSS) leads the team that implements efficiently and effectively the programmatic objectives of the HR Services Section through developing innovative policies and streamlining existing processes.
Role
The Section Head is: (1) a dynamic leader and manager; (2) a substantive human resources expert; (3) an adviser in matters of strategy, policy and complex cases; and (4) a change agent.
Functions / Key Results Expected
1. Leadership: The Section Head is accountable for the management of human resource programmes and staff, leading the HR Services Section with responsibility for work planning, organization, and establishing performance management indicators.
2. Policy Development and Implementation: Conducts regular reviews of policies, develops improvements, and ensures timely communication of changes.
3. Salaries and Allowances: Acts as focal point for all matters relating to salaries and allowances, providing advice to senior management on complex cases.
4. HR Service Centre: Leads the management of the HR Service Centre by standardizing processes and ensuring proper training for team members.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies
1. Planning and Organizing
2. Communication
3. Achieving Results
4. Teamwork
5. Client Orientation
6. Knowledge Sharing and Learning
7. Technical/Scientific Credibility
Required Expertise
1. In-depth knowledge of international human resources management principles.
2. Advanced understanding of organizational development.
Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills
* Advanced university degree in human resources management or related field.
* Minimum of 10 years progressively responsible experience in human resources, with at least five years in a managerial position at the international level.
* Excellent oral and written command of English; knowledge of other official IAEA languages is an asset.
Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged.
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