HR Director

SUMMARY:
HR Director

POSITION INFO:

A non-profit African wildlife conservation organisation, managing a number of parks in various countries across the continent, is looking for an HR Director to join their team.

Given their presence in Francophone Africa, fluency in French would be highly desirable. 

Extensive travel across Africa will be required.

Job Overview:

Provide strategic leadership and advice to the Company in the area of people & organizational development, by maximizing the potential of human resources and increasing organizational performance to fulfil the Company’s mission & vision, while remaining true to its core values;

Support the management units (PMU) within the business units and the Head Office Executive team, in developing leadership capacity.

Member of EXCO responsible for development and implementation of the Company strategy;

Resource, lead and direct the Company’s HR community.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Support the Management Unit (PMU) and Exco team in creating a culture of transformational leadership, strategically aligned organisational culture and engaged workforce.
• Advise and support the PMU and Exco on all aspects relating to HR leadership and organizational development to create an enabling environment and increase employees’ productivity.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Ops Director in Strategy Management in setting up and management of organisation wide performance accountability systems and HR balance scorecard in consultation with all relevant stakeholders.

Strategy:

• Develop, lead and implement in the execution of the HR strategies.
• Contribute to the development of HR strategies, priorities and plans ensuring that each business Unit’s priorities is integrated and prioritized with the greater organisation.

Technical, Operational & Administrative Support:

• Work closely with PMU and Exco by providing technical guidance and input in the areas of Human Resources and Organizational Development.
• Contribute to the development of global policies, guidelines and standards relating to HR and provide leadership in contextualizing and mainstreaming these within each business unit.
• Adapt creative and innovative HR strategies and practices in recruitment, reward, talent and performance management, staff care and human resource development.
• Lead and manage HR team ensuring effective and efficient services to all the customers.
• Facilitate implementation of HR initiatives implemented such as Leadership Development, Talent Management, and Succession Planning etc.
• Ensure that HR systems, policies and procedures meet the minimum HR standards for effective management of human resources.
• Ensure office’s compliance with local labour law including work permits, visa, and office registration.

Capacity Building:

• Lead the assessment, development and implementation of an integrated global capacity building based on priorities and strategy.
• Share / facilitate access to HR training resources and support opportunities for PMU and Exco. These may include conducting training, establishing institutional links, identifying opportunities for staff exchange or mentoring.
• Manage and own the recruitment for PMU and Head Office.

Knowledge Management:

Lead the process of continuous learning in HR practices, systems and tools that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness the organization.

Quality Assurance/Risk Management:

Lead, monitor and evaluate the progress of human resources management practices ensuring compliance with standards, policies and procedures.

Advises and supports in addressing gaps/issues in HR practices as necessary and appropriate.

Support the PMU and Exco in addressing performance, compliance and risk relating to HR issues in the business units and Head Office.

Act as a strategic link and focal point for business units connecting Head Office and all business units for mutual support.

Develop external strategic HR networks and linkages with other International Organizations, NGOs, HR consulting groups to expand HR network.

Perform any other tasks assigned by CEO and Management.

Capabilities, competencies and experience needed for the job:

Experience Required

Relevant post graduate qualification, eg HR management, organisation development, industrial psychology;

A relevant Masters degree and / or MBA an advantage;

Accreditation with a recognised professional body (eg IPM, SABPP) an advantage

At least 10 years’ working experience in Human Resources;

At least 3 years’ experience at senior management / executive level;

Must have experience working in complex, international organizations;

Experience working across Africa, preferably within non-profit environments

Proven track record of achievement and contribution as a member of an executive team;

Proven track record of delivering people development solutions in a cross-cultural setting;

Highly experienced in managing organisation wide change initiatives;

Strong analytical, organizational, facilitation and leadership skills;

Excellent collaboration & team building skills;

Strong diversity management skills;

Excellent oral and written English and French communication skills;

Strong conceptual ability;

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