Head, Organizational Design, Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition Division in Genève

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Head, Organizational Design, Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition Division Vacancy notice no: 2447Sector: SGDepartment: HRMDCountry of contract: SwitzerlandDuty station: Geneva Position number: HR03/P5/174Grade: P5Type of contract: Fixed-termDuration of contract: 2 years with possibility of renewalRecruitment open to: ExternalApplication deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 04 January 2027 ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT The General Secretariat directs administrative, human and financial resources and activities of the Union, including the implementation of the provisions of the administrative regulations on operational questions, the dissemination of information on telecommunication/ICT matters for operational and other purposes, and the provision of legal advice to the whole of the Union. The General Secretariat coordinates the implementation of the Strategic Plan, monitors the telecommunication/ICT environment and recommends as needed action relating to the Union’s future policies and strategy. The General Secretariat ensures inter-sectoral coordination and cooperation to advance a whole of ITU approach (One-ITU) in headquarters and the field. The General Secretariat provides logistical and information technology support to the Union’s activities including conferences and global forums; the coordination of the work of the Union with the United Nations system, and other international organizations; and the engagement of the Member States, Sector Members, and Academia. The General Secretariat manages corporate governance, and strategic communications and relations with the media, different stakeholder groups as well as the general public. Within the General Secretariat, the Human Resources Management Department (HRMD) advises the Secretary General on human resources management. It manages ITU's resources ensuring consistency with ITU strategies, policies, regulations and rules as well as UN Common System policies. It efficiently manages the human capital of the Union; creates a stimulating and supportive work environment and encourages organizational creativity and performance measurement based on results. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT Under the supervision of the Chief, Human Resources Management Department (HRMD), the Head of Organizational Design, Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition Division serves as leader for the team and provides cutting edge and authoritative expertise for all assigned responsibilities. The Head plays a pivotal role in shaping ITU’s talent landscape and organizational capability in attracting, engaging and retaining high-caliber staff. She/he utilize his/her leadership skills to drive change, improve processes, provide analytics, and develop strategic orientation for organizational design, recruitment, strategic workforce planning and partnership programs. The Head manages the activities of the Service and outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards and foster a collaborative spirit and cooperation to achieve results. The Head of the Service operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules and takes responsibilities towards the successful achievement of the delegated assignment and is accountable for, equitable and transparent management of organizational design, job evaluation, recruitment, outreach activities, workforce planning and ITU’s Partnership Program. The incumbent analyses, interprets and applies HR policies, rules and regulations, develops and implements strategies, establishes internal procedures, leads project and provides expert advice and solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues. The Head promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and contributes to the maintenance of high staff morale. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and provide strategic guidance to the team of the Service to ensure the successful implementation andmonitoring of services, activities, programmes and projects objectives as well as the effective management ofthe resources of the Service; plan and control the Service’s work, determining priorities and allocating resources for the timely and quality delivery of outputs; manage staff, prepare and implement work plans,evaluate, monitor and follow up on individual and team operational performance levels.Lead the substantive development and strategic execution of organizational design and job classificationactivities:Lead an organizational design service that reflects and supports emerging organizational function andstructures.Lead and oversee the job classification function for ITU, ensuring the consistent application of grade levelstandards across the Organization.Drive the identification of strategic issues/opportunities to strengthen the application of job classificationstandards across #J-18808-Ljbffr