• Application Deadline:
• Position: HR Policies Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 5 years


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Human Resources / HR 
  

Job Profile

• The incumbent drafts and reviews HR policies and guidelines, recommends solutions based on applicable regulations, rules and general principals.


• S/he identifies and assists in solving HR policy related gaps and misalignments that are relevant to meet the needs of the OPEC Fund.


• This is done by researching and collecting legal references and benchmarking HR policies with comparable international institutions.


• The incumbent is also responsible for communicating and promoting rules and procedures, as well as monitoring their compliance and implementation

Duties and Responsibilities

Policy Development:

• Reviews existing policies, frameworks and procedures to assess their adequacy and alignment with the emerging needs and strategy of the Organization


• Formulates new HR policies in close collaboration with the Head, HR Policies and Development and works with different HR functions to collect relevant inputs


• Identifies policy flows and misalignments by conducting comparative analysis of current HR rules and benchmarking against other international organizations


• Drafts amendments to HR policies, reviews comments and edits from stakeholders, addresses queries and updates documents, as required


• Recommends policy changes and innovative approaches on how these can be addressed 


• Reviews proposed changes, advises on feasibility and potential risks

Policy Communication and Implementation:

• Contributes to the successful roll-out of policies and procedures, promoting the use of new processes and introducing new approaches


• Develops systematic feedback mechanisms to assess policy impact and effectiveness


• Develops appropriate communication strategies to promote awareness, understanding and support for HR policies across management and staff


• Assists with the interpretation of HR provisions as well as exceptions and precedents


• Advises management on HR policy applicability, acting as a policy adviser within the HR Unit


• Ensures consistency across HR policies and provisions, flagging misalignments, if any

Reporting and Policy Planning:

• Ensures alignment of initiatives with overall HR strategy and program


• Tracks the progress of HR policy related initiatives, reporting regularly to the Head, HR Policies & Development


• Drives the assessment of HR policy related projects and reports to management by consolidating results and feedback received


• Conducts in-depth research and studies on both legal and factual aspects of the issues of HR, keeping abreast of the developments in the field and in comparable international organizations


• Carries out other duties as assigned by the HR Director and Head, HR Policies & Development

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Law, International Management, HR, Public or Business Administration or other related fields.


• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a relevant field. 


• Preferably 2-3 years at a responsible level in a large organization, preferably international in nature.


• Fluent in English. A good working knowledge of German, French, Arabic, or Spanish is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Proven ability to follow existing process with high attention to detail


• Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines


• Extensive knowledge in the usage of office technologies, such as Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), intra/internet as well as on-line database management.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and guidance.


• Good interpersonal and time management skills.


• Ability to create, develop and analyse policies in an efficient and timely manner. Must be able to demonstrate a strong ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously


• Demonstrable ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.