Head of People, Accra, Ghana 114 views0 applications

Head of People

Contract: Permanent, full time, 39.5 hours per week

Salary: GHS301,868 – GHS394,894 per annum with excellent benefits

Location: Accra Office: East Legon, Ghana

About WaterAid: Want to use your skills in Sustainable Programmes Development to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people to work with us to achieve this goal. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid Ghana as Head of Programmes to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:

The People team play a critical role in supporting WaterAid. We lead on the development of plans and approaches that ensure that WaterAid’s people are aligned and engaged with our aims and objectives, and that they have the skills and opportunities to maximise the impact they can make. We connect with managers and staff across the Country Programme to deliver great people management and to create a high performing environment. Accountable for the operational management of the POD function, the team own and continuously develop the business partnership operating model for enhanced efficiency in business processes

About the Role:

The People team play a critical role in supporting WaterAid. We lead on the development of plans and approaches that ensure that WaterAid’s people are aligned and engaged with our aims and objectives, and that they have the skills and opportunities to maximise the impact they can make. We connect with managers and staff across the Country Programme to deliver great people management and to create a high performing environment. Accountable for the operational management of the POD function, the team own and continuously develop the business partnership operating model for enhanced efficiency in business processes

In this you will;

• In collaboration with the Country Director provide strategic direction for the design of the country program strategic frameworks and plans, including the development of resource mobilization strategies to optimize the impact of programming interventions.
• Lead/Supervise high-quality project design incorporating Project Management Standards, Quality Program Standards and Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER) methods, appropriate to scope, context and technical requirements of projects.
• Effectively plan and manage the successful and timely delivery of programmes/projects that comply with both internal and external standards and contract terms, while also ensuring they deliver the best contributions to our strategic outcomes and the expectations of our national and local partners and communities.
• Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies.
• In coordination with Country Director and the Funding Manager oversee the business development cycle to ensure quality proposals per WaterAid and donor standards.
• Ensure technical assistance and capacity strengthening for project teams and partners in project management standards and related PMER, business development, gender transformation, safeguarding and operational activities (WASH System strengthening, WASH in Public Health and Climate Resilient WASH). Identify training opportunities, develop training curriculums and deliver training.
• Represent WaterAid in meetings with NGOs, Government Ministries, donor representatives and diplomatic missions, and other external partners

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need:

• Significant HR operational management experience within a team environment. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior management level handling responsibility for workplace, engagement, recruitment, employee relations, reward, performance management, employment legislation, change management, capacity building, policy and processes and learning and development.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practice and stays up to date with innovative new practices
• Highly competent in interpreting and applying statutory legislation eqFywGc BIpnb
• Influential and able to support and challenge people at all levels of seniority
• Track record in implementing approaches which are value driven and build capacity
• Strong IT skills particularly MS Word, Excel and Outlook, with experience of using HR databases, online recruitment tools and Intranets. Person specification
• Analytical and numeracy skills, to produce and distil accurate information applying intuition and strong judgement.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Experience of working in a matrix management structure.
• Customer, solutions, and delivery focused, with the ability to make decisions, manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Degree level qualification in Human Resources Management or relevant equivalent professional HR qualification
• Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these.

Desirable skills:

• Professional HR qualification highly desirable
• Experienced in Change Management
• Experience of working effectively within a culturally diverse and matrix organisation

View full job description here.

Closing date: Applications will close at 12:00pm UK Time on 8th April 2025.

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and Cover Letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well. Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Benefits

As an organisation WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. So, in addition to our inspiring global mission and engaging work environment, we have a generous benefit package to help you take care of your health, happiness and wellbeing. Further benefits information is available from the country of application.

Our Commitment:

Our People Promise:

We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:

We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.