HRM Officer Personnel Policy and Process

• Assist and provide advice to the management team and extended desks on human resources matters related to civilian operations.
• Support civilian missions in the fields of human resources through strategic advice.
• Develop, draft, revise, and monitor the implementation of policies, principles, and guidelines related to capacity generation, staff regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Contribute to the development of specific requirements, job descriptions, and vacancy announcements for civilian operations, as well as standard contracts of employment and terms of employment for international civilian staff.
• Support operational plan reviews and the coordination of HR Annex alignment in operational plans.
• Act as the Point of Contact for a civilian mission.
• Plan, prepare, and manage the Calls for Contributions process, coordinate and support the mission in conducting a timely capacity generation process.
• Advise on and supervise the preparation of job descriptions in accordance with applicable rules.
• Participate in and ensure oversight of the recruitment, selection, and deployment of international personnel.
• Advise, provide guidance, and instructions to the mission (management and HR teams) on Human Resources Policies and Procedures.
• Provide timely support and guidance to the mission on all human resources issues, including status of personnel, personnel administration processes, leave policy implementation, financial entitlements, and international staff contracts.
• Contribute to HR briefings and participate in inter-institutional thematic working groups.
• Participate in mission staff selection procedures.

What they ask

• Must have passed a valid EPSO CAST in FG IV, or be registered in the EPSO Permanent CAST for FG IV.
• Completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma.
• Capacity to work in English and French, necessary for the performance of duties.
• Be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union and enjoy full rights as a citizen.

Desired.

• The ability to maintain diplomatic relations and to ensure representation and communication in a complex, multicultural environment.
• The capacity to create constructive working relations with national authorities, civil society, international organizations, and EU Member States.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills combined with sound judgment.
• Knowledge of external relations, internal policies, and functioning of the European Union.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain a network of contacts.
• The ability to communicate clearly on complex issues and the capacity to perform with accuracy and in a flexible manner a diversity of tasks in a complex institutional environment.
• Strong service attitude and be a flexible team player.
• Very good command of English and a good command in French, both written and spoken.
• Experience of working in a team in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
• Experience in working with or within other EU institutions.
• At least ten years of job-related work experience in the field of human resources.

• Prior favorable opinion of the Medical Service is required.
• A Personnel Security Clearance (SECRET UE/EU SECRET) is required.
• The organization strives to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to gender equality and diversity.