People & Culture Policy Specialist

Volunteering Human Resources Legal

Overview

Review and update UNICEF’s Human Resources policies.

You have:

• Previous experience in applying and interpreting human resources policies or administrative law matters in an international organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work with attention to detail and high accuracy in work deliverables.
• Knowledge of UN/UNICEF human resources policy frameworks is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Contract

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This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The International UN Volunteer will review and update UNICEF’s Human Resources policies to align with the current UNICEF Regulatory Framework.

The International UN Volunteer will work under the direction of the Chief of Policy, Employee Relations, Compensation, and Social Benefits (PERCS), the project lead, in close collaboration with the Regulatory Framework team and relevant internal People and Culture counterparts; and will be responsible for:

• Conduct an in-depth review of UNICEF’s Human Resources policies and procedures: Examine UNICEF’s comprehensive library, which includes 115 human resources directives, administrative instructions, policy documents, guidance documents, and other relevant documentation; develop a mapping plan in consultation with the project lead on the review of policies and procedures in accordance to agreed prioritization and identify gaps and misalignments with the current UNICEF Regulatory Framework.

• Draft revised Human Resources policies and procedures: Support in revising 115 policies that comply with the UNICEF Regulatory Framework, adapting them to the Regulatory framework templates, ensuring clarity and consistency and clear identification of the relevant persons and offices with the delegated authority to grant exceptions to specific policies.

• Engage with key stakeholders: Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders, including the Deputy Executive Director of Management, the Global Shared Services Center, Regional Human Resources focal points, the Regulatory Framework team, and the Legal Office, to ensure the policy updates are coordinated and comprehensive.

• Support in identifying an exception management system for Human Resources policies and procedures: Support the project lead in identifying and rolling out a robust exception management system for HR policies and procedures in consultation with internal and external stakeholders.

• Other related duties as required from the UNICEF DPC Policy team.

• UNICEF’s Core Values: Care, Trust, Integrity, Respect, Accountability and Sustainability. • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

• Previous experience in applying and interpreting human resources policies or administrative law matters in an international organization, preferably an organization part of the UN common system, or comparable experience in a policy or regulatory design or maintenance role. • Demonstrated ability to work with attention to detail and high accuracy in work deliverables.
• Knowledge of UN/UNICEF human resources policy frameworks is desirable. • Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

This is a volunteer assignment, not employment. By sharing your time, energy, and talents, you can support communities in need and become part of something greater than yourself — a global movement for peace, development, and humanitarian aid. Volunteering strengthens trust, solidarity, and reciprocity among citizens, and it can promote a sense of belonging and purpose.

The UN Volunteer will be based in Istanbul, and responsible for arranging her/his own housing and other living essentials. Business Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., however, flexible working is adapted in the Istanbul office. There is telecommuting working arrangement in UNICEF. The full entitlements at the duty station: https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service: https://explore.unv.org/cos.

The Summary of UNV Entitlement (International Specialist): • Volunteer Living Allowance-VLA (per month): approximately USD 2,689. • Accommodation supplement (per month): %20 of monthly living allowance only if locating in Istanbul Please note that the amounts can vary according to fluctuations of the monthly post adjustment. • Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 2,000 and USD 2,000 only if locating in Istanbul • Exit allowance (per month): USD 225 (when successful completion of the assignment) • Medical, dental, life and disability insurance: Cigna Private Insurance • Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month • Free access to different learning platforms and UN & UNV network

Notes: 1) The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward or salary in exchange for volunteer work. 2) It's important to note that UNV assignments are volunteer assignments, not employment.

Important Remarks:

In addition to duty station specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.

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