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People & Culture (HR) Director

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Ndjamena, Chad
Full-time

To provide leadership and management on all aspects of the organization’s human resource and organizational development functions ensuring the National Office applies the good practice of stewardship by adequately and timely complying to the partnership’s recruitment procedures and guidelines and maximizing utilization of the resources for which they are budgeted for at all levels in the organization; Advise, facilitate and support the countries leadership team in establishing country strategies and create organizational culture that encourages and rewards continuous learning and innovation, and which is firmly rooted in WVI’s Vision, Mission and Core Values.

Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Provide leadership to Country People & Culture (P&C) Team and ensure P&C operations are implemented in accordance with the defined priorities, practices and country strategy
  • To assist the National Director in creating an effective organizational structure that will support the overall program strategies of WV Chad.
  • Develop country P&C strategic plan in line with Global P&C strategy & Regional P&C priorities & WV Chad business strategy.
  • Develop annual P&C program implementation plan & budget.
  • Provide Leadership, coaching and mentoring to the P&C team in the areas of Recruitment, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, Employees Well-being, Learning & Development, HR policies & procedures.
  • Review country policies to ensure fair and effective recruitment & selection process in WV Chad (including job analyses, job descriptions, and recruitment procedures) in line with Regional resourcing standards.
  • Embed a culture of effective performance management that is in line with WVI’s Coaching for Performance (CFP) principles.
  • Develop, review and update human resource policies, procedures and systems and ensure that it is within national office and WV Partnership standards.
  • Supervise compensation & benefits in line with WV Global Total Rewards Policy.
  • Lead and develop effective corrective action procedures in WV Chad– including resolution of staff conflicts and grievances, and ensuring that staff have access to appropriate counseling interventions, as required.
  • Ensure appropriate staff support and care through various relevant initiatives including the implementation of a Staff Care Management/ Peer Support Program.
  • Network with other NGOs and organizations and identify potential resources that could contribute to WV Chad’s and Chad initiatives.
  • Effectively participate as a member of the Nationals Senior Leadership team and Regional People & Culture Leadership Forum.
  • Ensure adequate and timely follow up and tracking of all audit recommendation relating to the National Office, as agreed in the Management Response.
Educational Background: 
Master’s degree preferably in Human Resources/Occupational Psychology, Business Administration with specialization in HR or relevant equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Knowledge of and/or experience across the portfolio desirable as a generalist HR background. The following specific experience would be beneficial.
  • At least 5 years related HR leadership experience.
  • Experience in an International NGO is preferred.
  • Fluent in French and in English.
  • Ability to assess, analyze and diagnose organizational realities and to use appropriate OD and performance improvement technologies including consultancy and coaching skills.
  • Leadership competence, self-motivated and a team player.
  • Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
  • Attend and participate in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Working Environment/Travel:

  • Work environment: Office based position with frequent movements to the fields.
  • Travel: The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

Organization Info

World Vision

Overview
Headquarters: 
Federal Way, WA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1982
About Us
Mission: 

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Our mission: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 18 2018
Active Until: 
Oct 19 2018
Hiring Organization: 
World Vision
industry: 
Nonprofit