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JOB TITLE: REGIONAL TALENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR

JOB LOCATION : World Vision West Africa Regional Office (Dakar-Senegal)

CONTACT TYPE: Local 2

CONTRACT DURATION: 1-2 Years

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This role exist to advise the regional office in the area of Talent Management, staff development, performance management, OD. In doing the incumbent is expected to 1) working with the global center in implementing global initiatives that the represent the vehicles for achieving the talent agenda in the region and 2) assess the west African context to find opportunities that can be harnessed and articulate it in a talent management strategy to guide the agenda in the region.

As a Strategic Partner and under the direction of the Regional P&C Director, the Talent & Leadership Development Advisor will perform the following responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:

1. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TALENT MANAGEMENT

  • Implements a learning and leadership development frameworks in the region to enable leadership success across all leadership stages
  • Contribute to continuity, quality of regional, and NO leadership through effective talent management and succession planning – Integrated Talent Management programs & initiatives

2. CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

Develop the capacity development strategy for frontline staff in WVI WAR as well as Develop/manage the capacity building programs deriving from the strategy

3. WORKFORCE PLANNING

  • Participate in the global workforce planning initiative from a regional perspective and acts as the regional focal point for the gathering and maintaining of Human capital related data.

4. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

  • Implementation of the Partnership Performance Management program within the Region

    5. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

    Works with region, national offices and GC on diversity & inclusion (D&I) initiatives & D&I Metrics &Reporting

    6. CHANGE MANAGEMENT

    • Implements a change management approach that ensures the Region will move from current state to future desired state in an efficient and effective manner

    7. ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN AND DEVELOPEMNT

  • Responsible for regional consultancy and advisement in the area of organizational design and development

8. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

  • Ensure a region-wide process is in place for assessing and maintaining high levels of employee engagement

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

    The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

    REQUIRED:

    • Educational level required: Masters degree preferably in Human Resources or equivalent
    • Relevant working experience- At least 5 to 7 years related HR experience – generalist or specialist;
  • Has managed a sizeable team successfully & has carried responsibility for developing staff.
  • Has a special interest in diversity & inclusion (D&I) and experience in deploying D&I programs
  • Senior HR generalist with experience of working in a global environment
  • Has had project administration experience in a global context
  • Learning & development auditing skills
  • Knowledge and/or experience of implementing Talent management, diversity & inclusion programs at major organizations.
  • Experience with work force planning models or systems
  • Training design, delivery & measuring impact skills

Other requirements

  • Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills, willing to challenge the status quo, ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner, passion for excellence, excellent writing and presentation skills combined with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, team player, influencing & very good organisational abilities; is able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities, attend and participate in devotions with a passion for working with children.
  • Fluent in French and English

Working Environment / Conditions:

  • Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field
  • Travel: 30% Domestic/international travel is required.

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JOB TITLE: REGIONAL TALENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR

JOB LOCATION : World Vision West Africa Regional Office (Dakar-Senegal)

CONTACT TYPE: Local 2

CONTRACT DURATION: 1-2 Years

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This role exist to advise the regional office in the area of Talent Management, staff development, performance management, OD. In doing the incumbent is expected to 1) working with the global center in implementing global initiatives that the represent the vehicles for achieving the talent agenda in the region and 2) assess the west African context to find opportunities that can be harnessed and articulate it in a talent management strategy to guide the agenda in the region.

As a Strategic Partner and under the direction of the Regional P&C Director, the Talent & Leadership Development Advisor will perform the following responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:

1. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TALENT MANAGEMENT

  • Implements a learning and leadership development frameworks in the region to enable leadership success across all leadership stages
  • Contribute to continuity, quality of regional, and NO leadership through effective talent management and succession planning – Integrated Talent Management programs & initiatives

2. CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

Develop the capacity development strategy for frontline staff in WVI WAR as well as Develop/manage the capacity building programs deriving from the strategy

3. WORKFORCE PLANNING

  • Participate in the global workforce planning initiative from a regional perspective and acts as the regional focal point for the gathering and maintaining of Human capital related data.

4. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

  • Implementation of the Partnership Performance Management program within the Region5. DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONWorks with region, national offices and GC on diversity & inclusion (D&I) initiatives & D&I Metrics &Reporting6. CHANGE MANAGEMENT
    • Implements a change management approach that ensures the Region will move from current state to future desired state in an efficient and effective manner
    7. ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN AND DEVELOPEMNT
  • Responsible for regional consultancy and advisement in the area of organizational design and development

8. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

  • Ensure a region-wide process is in place for assessing and maintaining high levels of employee engagementQualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and ExperienceThe following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:REQUIRED:
    • Educational level required: Masters degree preferably in Human Resources or equivalent
    • Relevant working experience- At least 5 to 7 years related HR experience – generalist or specialist;
  • Has managed a sizeable team successfully & has carried responsibility for developing staff.
  • Has a special interest in diversity & inclusion (D&I) and experience in deploying D&I programs
  • Senior HR generalist with experience of working in a global environment
  • Has had project administration experience in a global context
  • Learning & development auditing skills
  • Knowledge and/or experience of implementing Talent management, diversity & inclusion programs at major organizations.
  • Experience with work force planning models or systems
  • Training design, delivery & measuring impact skills

Other requirements

  • Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills, willing to challenge the status quo, ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner, passion for excellence, excellent writing and presentation skills combined with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, team player, influencing & very good organisational abilities; is able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities, attend and participate in devotions with a passion for working with children.
  • Fluent in French and English

Working Environment / Conditions:

  • Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field
  • Travel: 30% Domestic/international travel is required.
2020-07-14

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