Strategic Support and Alignment
- Conduct regular assessments of country office operations to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and regional priorities.
- Review and provide insights on the impact of country office activities and initiatives.
- Coordinate strategic planning and execution between country offices and HQ.
Governance and Compliance
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies, DOA, and compliance standards.
- Conduct reviews and spot checks to ensure compliance, recommending corrective actions for HR processes and activities.
- Collaborate with Legal and other departments to review compliance and address irregularities.
- Monitor ongoing compliance through regular reporting and data analysis.
Operational Effectiveness
- Monitor operational performance, identifying inefficiencies in key HR processes at the regional level. Implement process improvements and training initiatives.
- Ensure effective resource utilization and alignment with cost management strategies (structure, staffing, and work allocation).
- Work with the regional Director and Country Offices, to include HR management, training, support, well-being, and other relevant aspects in operational plans and budgets.
- Contribute for HR to the opening or closing of country Offices in the Region.
Workforce and Talent Development
- Evaluate and promote/ support leadership and management practices to enhance team engagement and morale.
- Support talent development initiatives, focusing on building local/ regional capacity.
- Work with relevant areas to address workforce gaps and strengthen team cohesion.
- Develop and implement annual training plans with program leads/managers and HQ.
Risk Management and Compliance in HR processes
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures (e.g., DoA for contracts).
- Identify significant risks regarding staff relations/ management and coordinate actions to mitigate them.
- Implement best practices in staff relations/ management across country/ regional offices.
Stakeholder Engagement and Representation
- Strengthen partnerships with external recruitment companies and networks to boost the organization’s reputation and enhance talent attraction and retention.
- Act as a representative of the Regional/HQ team in country offices, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
Environmental, Health and Safety Management
- Oversee the implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety Programs.
- Collaborate with OHS specialists to train staff in health, safety, and emergency procedures.
- Collaborate with HR HQ to develop and implement environmental, health and safety strategies and well-being initiatives that address country and regional needs and priorities.
Compensation and Benefits Management
- Develop and implement a global compensation and benefits strategy, including salary evaluation, job grading, and compliance with local regulations.
Internationally Recruited Staff Management
- Coordinate on and off boarding of IRS with Programs, Country Offices and HQ HR. Provide adequate level of administrative support to IRS and dependents.
Audit and Compliance Support
- Support all audit efforts on HR matters for staff and projects in all country offices.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and update HR policies and procedures accordingly.
Tools and Systems Management
- Collaborate with HR HQ to develop, implement, and manage internal tools and systems for HR reporting, and data analysis as well as staff management at the country/ regional level.
Monitoring and Oversight
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and oversight of country office operations, ensuring they meet HQ standards.
- Provide regular updates to HQ on the status of country offices, including KPI’s.
- Coordinate with HQ to address issues identified during monitoring activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, including regional or multi-country management.
- Experience in human resources governance, compliance, and strategy alignment.
Gmail
Yahoomail