HR Officer, Legal and Policy

LocationEgypt-Cairo

LevelSenior

Posted3w ago

Human Resources

Quick answer

WHO is hiring a full-time Senior HR Officer, Legal and Policy in Cairo, Egypt, with a base salary of $86,027, to plan, guide, manage, and supervise staff in the Legal and Policy Unit, providing expert advice on HR policies.

Role: HR Officer, Legal and Policy
Organization: EM/BOS Business Operations, WHO
Location: Egypt-Cairo
Level: Senior
Compensation: USD 86,027 (annual base salary) + variable post adjustment
Category: Human Resources

The role

The position involves planning, guiding, managing, and supervising staff in the Legal and Policy Unit, providing expert advice on HR policies, and ensuring coherence and consistency in HR projects and initiatives across the region.

What you'll do

Plan, guide, manage, and supervise SPI staff by setting goals and objectives for the Unit, developing short- and long-term plans for staff to ensure optimal utilization of available resources.
Provide expert advice in HR Policy (Staff Rules and Regulations; e-Manual, HR guidelines and practice; policies such as PAAC, Anti-Fraud, PASM, Code of Conduct, CEB Administrative Guidelines, UNSMS Security Policy Manual Chapter VI etc.).
Provide authoritative policy implementation advice to managers and staff members in the Regional Office (RO) and Country Offices (COs).
Ensure coherence and consistency in HR projects and initiatives across the region from a policy and legal standpoint.
Propose, and when appropriate, initiate the development and revision of regional and global HR policies, to fit local context.
Participate (by providing EMR perspective), as a member of the global Policy Review Task Force, to the development of new or amendment of existing HR policies.

What it takes

Advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in Law, Industrial/Labour Relations or related area
At least 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience with international exposure in human resources management, staff relations, industrial/labour relations, employment law, administrative law, or related areas
At least 4 years of experience in an international organization, preferably within the UN Common System
Demonstrated experience managing complex staff relations cases, including disciplinary matters, misconduct arising from investigations, grievances, workplace conflicts, appeals, and dispute resolution
Experience providing advice on the interpretation and application of staff regulations, staff rules, policies, and administrative procedures
Experience handling sensitive and confidential matters and advising senior management on legal and HR risks

What you'll bring

Extensive knowledge of international administrative law and practiceUnderstanding of human resources management and performance managementExcellent analytical skills and demonstrated ability to formulate policy and procedural guidelines and provide expert advice to management and staffAbility to instill confidence and to negotiate and persuadeanalytical ability and ability to present information in a clear and logical mannerTact

How we treat you

30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Cairo, Egypt.

What is the compensation package?

The compensation package includes an annual base salary starting at USD 86,027, a variable post adjustment, 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in Law, Industrial/Labour Relations or related area, at least 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience, and experience managing complex staff relations cases.

How do I apply?

Applications should be submitted by October 6, 2026, and candidates should be prepared to undergo a written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment.

Is the job remote?

The job is full-time and based in Cairo, Egypt.

How to apply

Apply directly on EM/BOS Business Operations, WHO's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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