HR Policy Consultant

UNESCO

. Conduct HR policy research, analysis and benchmarking .

Posted 9/24/2026contractRemote • FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR Policy Development, including conducting research, analysis, and drafting recommendations. Proficient in interpreting HR regulations and providing guidance on policy application within international organizations.

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HR Policy DevelopmentLegal AnalysisDrafting RecommendationsData AnalysisChange Management

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Hard Skills

HR Policy ResearchPolicy AnalysisQuantitative Data AnalysisQualitative Data AnalysisLegal ResearchDrafting Legal DocumentsPolicy RevisionRegulatory ComplianceCapacity-BuildingCommunication Materials Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Human Resources ManagementInternational OrganizationsAdministrative LawStaff RulesEntitlements and BenefitsConditions of ServiceCompensationPolicy GuidelinesConsultative BodiesStaff Associations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct HR policy research, analysis and benchmarking
Identify policy gaps and inconsistencies
Collaborate with policy owners and interest groups
Prepare proposals, recommendations and reports
Develop HR policy revisions, technical proposals, guidelines, procedures and toolkits
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and lessons learned to inform policymaking
Draft findings and recommendations
Participate in HR policy consultations with interest groups, consultative bodies and staff associations
Develop capacity-building, change management, awareness-raising and communication materials
Translate complex policy and change provisions into clear, accessible learning and communication products
Provide guidance on the interpretation and application of HR policies, regulations, rules and administrative issuances
Conduct policy and legal analysis of individual cases and HR matters
Formulate reasoned recommendations for decision-making
Review requests for exceptions, derogations, extensions and other HR measures for regulatory compliance
Occasionally conduct legal research, analyze cases and jurisprudence, provide legal advice, and draft or review legal documents and correspondence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, law or a related field
A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) plus a minimum of two additional years of HR Policy-related professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree
Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, policy development, administration of entitlements and benefits, conditions of service and compensation or a related area
Experience in the development of human resources policy for international organizations
Experience in the application and interpretation of staff rules and researching human resources-related issues in international organizations
Experience in administrative law or administration of justice, or a relevant field, would be an asset
English proficiency, both oral and written
Highly developed drafting and analytical skills in English
Knowledge of French is highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Assignment periods of one to eleven months, on a part-time or full-time basis
Remote work with no requirement to relocate
Opportunity to contribute to strengthening human resources governance and UNESCO’s mission
Opportunity to work with global UNESCO teams and international organizations
Capacity-building, change management, awareness-raising and communication materials development experience