Consultant - Job Design and Classification

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Issued by: OSCE Secretariat
Vacancy number: VNSECC01635
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Human Resources Management
Number of posts: Multiple
Duty station: Vienna
Date of issue: 16 April 2021
Deadline for application: 14 May 2021 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		Please note that this is a call for a Consultancy Roster. This is a Vienna-based consultancy or with ability to travel to Vienna and to all other OSCE duty stations. This particular expertise is needed on a recurring basis, normally several times a year. At this stage, successful and suitable candidates are included in the pool of consultants to be utilized as part of a team of classifiers. The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, combating human trafficking, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis. The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairmanship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions. The Department of Human Resources (DHR) ensures that the OSCE has the human resources capacity necessary to successfully implement its mandates. DHR sets the policies and provides services in the areas of talent acquisition, administration of benefits and entitlements, payroll, performance management, talent development, and policy and employee relations across the Organization. For more detailed information on the structure and work of the Secretariat, please see: http://www.osce.org/secretariat

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the co-ordination of the Classification team, the Consultant will be tasked with: Advising management and staff on organizational development, job design and restructuring, the implementation of the ICSC (International Civil Service Commission) classification standards, and links to talent acquisition, pay systems and performance management; Designing and revising job descriptions for implementation of the OSCE programmes in co-ordination with responsible programme managers; Classifying international contracted, seconded, general service posts in the OSCE Secretariat and Institutions, and international contracted, national professional and general service posts in the OSCE field operations in accordance with established ICSC standards; providing a classification report on every post classified outlining the job evaluation result; Classifying job descriptions of project personnel paid from extra-budgetary funds throughout the OSCE; Carrying out desk audits, where necessary, as part of job analysis, and preparing reports on job classification issues; Assisting in the classification process as a part of the OSCE budget submissions for the Unified Budget Proposals; Reviewing proposals for organizational structuring or restructuring with respect to grading patterns, work allocation, staffing levels, job designs, job descriptions, and use of staff to ensure an optimum staffing structure for programme delivery; Monitoring grading patterns throughout the Organization to ensure consistency; Intervening when disagreements over job content, functional title and organizational structure arise and presenting justification for classification decision, when required; Co-ordinating with the Talent Acquisition Section on the issuance of vacancy notices based on the classified job descriptions; reviewing and confirming grade levels of updated job descriptions before issuance of vacancy announcements.

Necessary Qualifications

		University degree in human resources management, public or business administration, or other related social field; A minimum of eight years of directly related work experience in job design, job classification and organizational development in the UN system, or in an international setting, applying the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) job evaluation standards; Thorough knowledge of job design and classification, human resource management theories and principles, especially organizational development, and links to talent acquisition, compensation, and performance management; Good knowledge of human resources management policies and practices of the UN system; Professional fluency in English, including excellent communication and drafting skills; knowledge of another OSCE language would be an asset; Computer literate; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, you integrate a gender perspective into your tasks and activities and promote diversity; Flexibility and ability to work under time pressure to meet tight deadlines; Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds while maintaining impartiality and objectivity; Act ethically at all times and display a professional working attitude and compliance with OSCE Code of Conduct;

Required competencies

		Core values Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work Core competencies Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

		Remuneration will be based on the applicable fee scale that applies to the delivery of consultancy services by individual contractors, and shall depend on the complexity of the tasks and deliverables. Daily remuneration for this assignment would be approximately EUR 400.

How To Apply

		If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/vacancies. If you are not a national of a participating State, you must apply by submitting an offline application form which can be found under http://www.osce.org/employment. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. Only those applicants who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization. Applicants should be aware that OSCE staff/mission members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. The OSCE subscribes to the following core ethical standards or values: integrity, diversity, commitment and accountability. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.