Human Resources Policies Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Human Resources Management Human Resources Policies Supporting a Strengthened HR function Informal Seminar for Permanent Representatives November 2012

capitalizes on the diversity Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Human Resources Management Overview HR policy work and initiatives are ongoing to support the transformation of HR into a pro-active and effective business partner This presentation provides an update on the HR initiatives and policies supporting Organizational Result Y03: “FAO is recognized as an employer that implements best practices in performance and people management, is committed to the development of its staff and capitalizes on the diversity of its workforce”

Best Practices in People Management & Promoting Excellence Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Human Resources Management Best Practices in People Management & Promoting Excellence Workforce Planning Steps taken to consolidate and reduce number of active job titles in FAO Generic Job Profiles (GJPs) under development for all job families Corporate Competency Framework

Best Practices in People Management & Promoting Excellence Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Human Resources Management Best Practices in People Management & Promoting Excellence Selection Processes - Professional Positions Competency-driven, demand-based approach being introduced to recruit professional staff, supported by: New streamlined selection procedures i-Recruitment system Database to increase outreach to target groups

Best Practices in People Management & Promoting Excellence Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations HR Management Best Practices in People Management & Promoting Excellence Selection of senior managers/FAORs Revised procedures being introduced, including - Incorporation of managerial assessment in selection process - External expert(s) from the appropriate fields participating in interview panels

Diversity of the Workforce Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Human Resources Management Diversity of the Workforce Geographic and gender representation Departmental/Office geographic and gender representation targets established (MTPs) Progress in meeting targets closely monitored Clear targets for entry-level programmes

Diversity of the Workforce Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Human Resources Management Diversity of the Workforce Gender Parity Policy The draft Gender Parity Policy supports the Gender Action Plan (DGB 2012/24) and includes: Departmental gender targets Internal talent management strategies Diversification of external recruitment activities to attract qualified female candidates An enabling environment, supportive of work/life balance and diversity

Diversity of the Workforce Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Human Resources Management Diversity of the Workforce Rejuvenation of the workforce Junior Professionals Programme (JPP): Gender & geographic targets Emphasis on placement in Decentralized Offices Modalities to retain talented participants Complementary entry-level programmes include Internship, APO and volunteer

Commitment to Staff Development & High Performance Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Human Resources Management Commitment to Staff Development & High Performance Mobility of the workforce Interim Guidelines for Voluntary Mobility introduced in 2010 On track to reach geographic mobility targets of 100 moves in the 2012/13 biennium Tracking mechanisms also in place to monitor functional (i.e. within duty-station) mobility

Commitment to Staff Development & High Performance Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Human Resources Management Commitment to Staff Development & High Performance Corporate Staff Mobility Policy Draft Policy aims to introduce a managed mobility scheme benefitting both staff and FAO Mobility proposed as a criterion for selection for posts at P-5 level and above Provides for geographic and functional mobility long-term assignments - Temporary assignments

Commitment to Staff Development & High Performance Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Human Resources Management Commitment to Staff Development & High Performance Performance Management (PEMS) PEMS established as the official tool for performance evaluation in January 2012 Supporting policy drafted and currently in internal consultation phase in the HR function Policy aims to recognize high performance and address instances of under performance

Commitment to Continuous Learning Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Human Resources Management Commitment to Continuous Learning Learning and Development Biennial corporate learning strategy developed for the first time – currently being revised Career Management programme launched in 2012 to support staff in developing their careers Corporate e-learning platform learning@fao introduced to broaden access to learning

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