SOS Childrens Village’s The Gambia is a non-governmental social development organisation that has been active in the field of children’s rights and committed to children’s need and concerns since 1982. Focussing its work on children without parental care and children in families in difficult circumstances, the organisation has a wide range of programmes, which include Children’s Villages, a Youth Facility, Family Strengthening Programmes, Kindergartens and Schools, a Mother and Child Clinic, Vocational Training Centres and a Women’s Empowerment Project.
We are looking for a Human Resources Manager for SOS Children’s Villages The Gambia.
Position summary
The Human Resources Manager oversees, communicates and implements HR plans and policies. He/she ensures delivery of HR operations to support the development of the National Association, and manages & administers recruitment, orientation, compensation & benefits, performance management, staff development and other HR activities.
The HR Manager works closely with all projects heads within The Gambia under the direct supervision of the National Director to build an effective national HR function.
The HR Manager works to support the National Director protect the name and the Brand of the organisation.
Mission of the position
- Build an effective HR function at the national level, ultimately ensuring that all co-workers are properly recruited, oriented, trained and performance managed, and that fair and consistent employment conditions are established.
- Support the implementation of HR policies, strategies and plans within The Gambia, ensuring both national and regional priorities and strategic directions are properly supported.
Qualifications/Competencies required:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Social Sciences.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in the field of Human Resources. Management experience and experience in a Development organisation is an added advantage.
- Sound knowledge of recruitment, selection and separation procedures as well as the Labour laws of The Gambia.
- Good analytical skills.
- Capacity building/facilitation, coaching skills and experience is desirable.
- Excellent command of the English language and highly developed communication skills both written and spoken.
- Positive and professional approach: highly organised, deadlines conscious, able to work independently, using initiative, keeping commitments and leading a team.
- Good knowledge of children’s rights.
- Financial skills and experience in handling a payroll software. (Knowledge of SAGE is most desirable).
- Very developed computer skills especially MS Office and HR software.
We offer:
- Local contract
- Competative salary and benefits package
- A supportive team working environment
- Opportunity to work for a well respected and recognised NGO
How to apply:
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
To apply, only submit a Curriculum Vitae and a letter of interest addressed to the National Director, to [email protected] with the subject line: HRMTG2017. Closing date for submission of applications is 22nd August 2017. Only the successful candidates will be contacted.
What We Stand For
SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of infl uence according to its nature. Eff orts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.
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