Chief of Service, Human Resources Management, D1

Overview

The Chief of Service, Human Resources Management, will formulate and implement the substantive work programme of the Disciplinary and Accountability Service (DAS) and lead, supervise, and carry out its work programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulates and implements the substantive work programme of DAS.
• Oversees the management of activities undertaken by DAS.
• Leads, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Service.
• Co-ordinates the work carried out by different work units under DAS.
• Coordinates the handling of matters referred for appeal and/or disciplinary action involving staff members.
• Provides strategic leadership to Legal Officers representing the Secretary-General on appeals and disciplinary related appeals before the UNDT.
• Coordinates and oversees the preparation of reports for intergovernmental bodies.
• Undertakes the development of policies and guidelines related to disciplinary process and critical incident response process.
• Coordinates the review of existing policies and processes.
• Ensures that the outputs produced by DAS maintain high-quality standards.
• Assists the Director of ALD in preparing the Division’s work programme, determining priorities, and allocating resources.
• Undertakes or oversees the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of DAS.
• Leverages available technology and IT tools to support data-driven approaches.

Required Experience

A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible professional experience in administrative law is required. A minimum of seven years of experience in litigation and/or supervision of litigators is required. Experience in a senior leadership role managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering programme, policy or oversight outputs in areas related to law within the United Nations system or other international organizations is required. Experience in information analysis and problem solving in administration, human rights or legal contexts in large organizations is required. Experience in advancing the use of technology and data-driven approaches is required. Experience with policies, rules, regulations, and inter-governmental legislative machinery of the UN System or other comparable international organizations is desirable. Experience with digital solutions development [including Artificial Intelligence (AI)] is desirable.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, business or public administration or related area is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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