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III.A – Human resources management
Responsible unit: Bureau for Human Resources Management (HRM)
11001 In order to achieve the Organization’s mission and strategic objectives, its staff should be recruited,
developed, deployed and managed in the most effective manner possible. Consequently, the Bureau
of Human Resources Management (HRM) acts as a strategic partner by developing, recommending
and facilitating the implementation of human resources policies and programmes. The Bureau advises
management on strategies which are aimed at ensuring that the Organization is served by competent
and motivated staff. In addition to providing strategic advice, the Bureau is also responsible for standard
operational services and activities essential for the efficient delivery of the Organization’s programmes
and the well-being of staff.
11002 The Bureau of Human Resources Management is a support service for programme elaboration,
execution and administration reporting directly to the Director-General. Principal responsibilities of
the Bureau include:
▪ the development of policies, procedures and practices in support of effective human resources
management, in particular the coordination, development, implementation and monitoring of the
Human Resources policy framework and its directives. A Human Resources management strategy for
2011-2016 has been developed and will be implemented, pending approval by General Conference.
It has been elaborated by taking into account the recommendations of the Independent External
Evaluation, the External Auditors and the IOS evaluations and in collaboration with sister agencies,
funds and programmes with the vision of harmonization within the United Nations Common System
human resources policies and practices.
▪ provide professional support and guidance on staff planning, succession, and recruitment activities
to Sectors and Bureaus at Headquarters and in the Field in order to ensure that the most competent
staff, from diverse geographical backgrounds including qualified women, are recruited, developed
and deployed in the most efficient manner within the Organization. Within this context, ensures that
the Organization has a mobile and flexible workforce with experience at Headquarters and in the
Field, supported by a relevant transparent geographical mobility policy which addresses UNESCO’s
programmatic needs and lends on best practices from other UN Organizations.
▪ the conception, development and implementation of innovative and relevant learning and development
programmes which fosters a culture of results and performance management; consistently strives to
strengthen and develop the capacity and competencies of staff as required, for programme delivery
including managerial and leadership competencies. In addition, working towards an effective career
development/counseling service for staff. The Bureau is also responsible for the development of
policies targeted at the recognition of individual and team performance.
▪ provision of staff services to ensure that appointments are made within the appropriate contractual
tools and ensuring that the relevant benefits/entitlements/compensation package are applied.
Monitors the equitable and consistent application of relevant policies, rules and regulations.
▪ provide legal advice to management and staff, applying preventive and early-resolution methods,
dealing with staff grievances, appeals & harassment cases, fostering and maintaining effective relation
and open dialogue with Staff Associations.
▪ develop and administer the social security plans of the Organization including health insurance,
compensation for service-incurred illness, accident or death and group life, accident and disability
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