1. 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

2. 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”

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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 introduced to broaden
access to learning

13. Thank you Any Questions?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Human Resources Management
Thank you
Any Questions?