Human Resources & Organizational Development Advisor at SOS Children’s Villages International 51 views1 applications

Human Resources and Organizational Development Advisor

(Job Ref: SOS/HR /18/3) Addis Ababa.

Established in 1949, SOS Children’s Villages International is a dynamic social development international organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children.

The Human Resources & Organization Development (HROD) Advisor drives the strategic support and development of HR in the given countries, to support the achievement of organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for a given number of countries within the Region the role works in a generalist capacity. Up to 20% of the HROD Advisor’s time will be spent in providing specialist input to the Regional HROD team in one or more areas of strength with emphasis on capacity building across all levels, compensation and benefits management, managing in conflict and emergency zones, support to French and Portuguese speaking countries.

1. The HROD Advisor supports the development of an effective National HR function in the given countries to meet international HR & OD quality standards & guidelines.
2. He/she supports in the assessment of implementation status and in the definition and implementation of capacity development actions of the countries.
3. The HROD Advisor delivers HR & OD input to the country strategic & annual planning and implementation processes.
4. Leads the development and supports the National HR network, supporting cross-national knowledge sharing, and ensuring capacity building of co-workers.
5. Provides support in recruiting, orientation and development of country heads of HR and the National Management Team.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications

Academic and Professional Qualifications in human resource management at graduate level. Postgraduate studies shall be an added advantage.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of labour law, employment legislation, and employment practices

Skills

• Strong planning, organizing and problem solving skills
• Strong oral / written communication skills, consulting skills, and ability to communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Fluency in French and English and Portuguese will be an added advantage.

Competencies

• 5 to 8 year’s generalist experience in human resource management, working in a medium to large organization preferable an NGO
• Hands-on experience in staff training and facilitation of workshops and other forums
• Hands on experience in compensation and benefits management including grading systems
• Ethical standards, integrity, objectivity, confidence and the ability to gain the trust and respect of peers and supervisors.
• Sound judgement, a broad view, drive, enthusiasm and a passion for people development.
• Culturally astute, respectful and tolerant.

How to apply:

How to apply

If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above position, please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees as Single Document.

Applications that are late, do not have CV or certificates attached, will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. E-mail applications should bear the reference number of the position in the subject line of the email.

Email to: Applications including at least three traceable referees should be sent electronically to: Regional Human Resources Advisor at the email address: [email protected]

All applications should be submitted not later than 31 March 2017