Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe Global HR Manager Jobs in Uganda

Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe Global HR Manager Jobs in Uganda

For our Global Support Unit (GSU), based in Kampala, Uganda, Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V., International Assistance (JIA), is looking for a Global HR Manager - 2 Years Contract (with possible extension)

Organisation Description: Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. is a German Christian non-governmental organisation, dedicated to excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service programmes and other projects in the medical and social field. Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) is the operational unit for humanitarian aid.

The Federal Headquarters (HQ) is based in Berlin, Germany. Our Global Strategy 2027 focuses on three key working areas: emergencies, health and livelihoods, implementing and supporting projects with a specific focus on climate change and gender equality worldwide.

(www.thejohanniter.org). Our commitment to a partnership approach and localisation agenda is based on mutual learning, respect and trust. We prioritise accountability, inclusivity and safeguarding in our work.

Overall Job Purpose

The GSU is a global unit with the aim to strengthen operational systems and processes at country office level and function as 2nd level of control.

To this end, strengthening capacities at country office level will be a key priority over the coming years, empowering country offices to implement country strategies, take full responsibility for the delivery of the programme portfolio in country and for the operational business of the country offices.

Within this framework, the mandate of the Global Support Unit (GSU) is to strengthen country offices as 1st level of control of operational business through capacity building combined with hands-on support with regards to finances, logistics, IT and HR and to function as 2nd level of control for operational support - finance, logistics, IT and HR. This position will report to the Head of Global Support Unit.

In a Nutshell

You will:

Be responsible for reviewing and standardizing operational HR processes and guidelines across all Johanniter Project Countries.

Ensure that the organisational HR strategy is delivered through the global support-operating model, which complies with Johanniter HR and overall organisational objectives.

Guide and support HR teams in the various country offices to ensure that guidelines are followed and complied with.

Support the capacity building to the GSU and the Country Offices’ HR staff to empower them to be accountable for their responsibilities.

Will be key in supporting the Head of GSU to ensure that it delivers on its mandate.

What you will do:

Strategy and Vision

Actively supports the values of Johanniter and shapes the work of the GSU HR team according to these values

Contributes to the implementation of the global HR strategy of Johanniter International Assistance in close cooperation with the Global HR-Community

HR Management

Participates in the recruitment process & selection of HR staff in Country Offices

Works closely with HQ HR desk and Country Offices to improve, standardize and optimise HR systems, structures and processes in JIA countries to build an effective global HR function

Provides technical support and guidance to Country Offices to prepare monthly/annual HR statistics

First point of contact for all Country Offices regarding all personnel and labour-related matters with support of HQ HR-team

Works closely with HQ HR desk and Country Offices on policy development and implementation of headcount planning, recruitment and selection, staff learning and capacity strengthening, performance and talent management as well as benefit and reward management

Supports the creation/revision and implementation of HR national staff guidelines

Follows HR debates and trends and supports Johanniter International Assistance to develop its

position and represent these in various fora

Promotes activities and policies that promote safety and wellbeing of all staff in fulfilling its duty of care

Conducts periodical checks on compliance of HR processes and practices to ensure compliance of organizational polices and labour laws

Capacity Strengthening

Supports the Head of GSU the in development and roll out of JIA Leadership and HR Strategy

Visits countries to help ensure quality is maintained in all aspects of HR management (HR standards and guidelines, policies and processes, headcount planning, HR management)

Arranges and performs trainings and coaching for HR staff in Country Offices to make sure common standards are maintained

Enables HR staff in Country Offices to provide capacity development to partners and staff to increase their HR competence

Enables HR staff to prepare HR Statistical reports

Communication and representation

Participates actively in JIAs Global HR Community

Represents Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) in relevant bodies and networks

Promotes best practices in HR management

Ensures all stakeholders receive regular updates related to any changes in HR systems and processes

Supports the establishment and effective implementation of strong peer-to-peer support across CO and between all levels of the organisation

What you bring:

Relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in HR-Management or alike

Several years of professional experience as HR generalist in an international humanitarian context and/or in the non-profit sector

Experience in multi-cultural context with a diverse team in different countries would be an asset

Very good knowledge of labour, tax and social security law of various countries

Social competence, empathy and service orientation as well as strong communication skills

Sound knowledge of MS Office programmes

Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing, ability to present HR matters to non-HR managers

Ability to lead, manage and supervise multi-cultural staff in multiple and remote locations

Ability to deal with conflicts, manage resistance, remaining focused and cope with frustration

Training and coaching skills

Adaptable work style; effective in dealing with ambivalent situations

Willingness to travel to project countries, even under difficult security conditions

Fluent in English; knowledge of German/French/ Spanish would be an asset

Self-motivated and able to adapt to new situations

Able to work in teams and motivate colleagues

Good sense of humour

What we offer:

Remuneration: 54159,36 – 57009,84€/annum gross (Johanniter AVR DWBO Annex Johanniter internal tariff and relevant previous experience).

Benefits: 13th cheque, social security (lump sum 375€/month for expats not under German social security); housing allowance 300€/month; international insurance package; 30 days annual leave; yearly home flight (for contracts > 1 year); Cost of Living Allowance currently 1020€/month for Uganda).

Please note Johanniter requires background checks (incl. criminal record and reference checks) to protect the vulnerable and prevent abuse.

How to Apply

If this is what you are looking for, please submit your application via staff@johanniter.de (cover letter, CV, reference contacts of 3 former supervisors, job certificates if available), stating your earliest start date. Please indicate “Global HR Manager GSU” in the subject line of your e-mail.

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