Norwegian Refugee Council - Regional Head of HR - Jobs in Kenya

Norwegian Refugee Council - Regional Head of HR - Jobs in Kenya

Norwegian Refugee Council's Regional Office based in Nairobi is supporting 9 Countries in the East Africa & Yemen Region. These are: Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea & Yemen.

The Regional Office is seeking to recruit a Regional Head of Human Resources who will assume the overall responsibility of HR management across the region.

The Regional Head of HR is a strategic, advisory role, and has the overall responsibility for the strategic development of HR in the region.

This position also plays a key role in driving NRC's strategic ambition of being a good organisation to work for, as well as global HR initiatives.

The Regional Head of HR leads a team of five Regional HR staff, and provides technical support to country offices.

Generic Responsibilities

Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

Manage performance and staff development of the Regional HR Unit

Implement the global HR initiatives/tools/system in the region

Develop and implement specific HR procedures, SOPs, guidelines and tools in the region.

Ensure control mechanisms in HR in NRC operations in the region

Ensure guidance, support and capacity building to HR staff and line managers in

Country Offices in the region
Provide regular HR analysis and statistics for the region

Provide support to senior line managers in personnel issues, conflicts and eventual legal issues

Support and provide guidance on Duty of Care response and initiatives

Promote the rights of IDPs/refugees in line with the advocacy strategy

Specific responsibilities

Compliance

Compliance with Organizational structure and advising on organizational structure process.

Help countries with the correct organizational structure, size and number of

staff etc.

Visit country offices to provide strategic HR support; and conduct compliance checks to ensure all countries comply with global HR requirements

Advise the Regional Office and Country Offices on contractual decisions of international staff is in line with the Norwegian law.

Professional competencies:

Degree in Human Resource or similar/related field

Minimum 5 years HR experience working in complex and volatile contexts

Experience working working for a development or humanitarian organisation; international experience is highly advantageous

Previous experience in a senior HR management role

Experience handling complex people issues and investigations

Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels, including senior management

Strong leaderships skills, with the ability to lead and empower a team

Innovative thinking with the ability to drive and influence strategy

Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Knowledge of the context in the East Africa/Yemen Region.

Experience with country/programme start-up, exit or similar

Behavioral Competencies

Initiating performance and change

Empowering and building trust

Managing performance and development

Handling insecure environments

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 13th May 2019

For more information and job application details, see; Norwegian Refugee Council - Regional Head of HR - Jobs in Kenya

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