Set strategic HR direction for the response, in line with existing country HR strategy, and support the country programme and local HR team
Assist with the analysis of HR needs of a programme and look for sustainable solutions. Provide a generalist HR service to managers across a full range of HR issues.
Where applicable, manage a local HR team for a country programme
Handle and advise on complex people management issues
Monitor and review the impact and effectiveness of HR management interventions
Work with programme management and local HR to review staffing structures, grading and job profiles
Develop and strengthen HR systems, policy and practice in key HR areas such as recruitment (surge capacity), induction, training, performance management and staff care
Develop and manage practical HR information systems
Provide operational HR support with local recruitment, induction, discipline and grievance issues
Make use of all available policy, practice, checklists and guidelines (HR minimum standards, emergencies HR toolkits) and ensure Save the Children good practice is in place
General:
Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
A human resource management/development qualification from a credible institution (such as CIPD)
Prior NGO experience at management level within a complex country programme in emergency response/humanitarian environments
Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure
Proven operational HR track-record – experience of providing a senior generalist HR service to managers across a full range of HR issues
Excellent skills in handling and advising on complex people management issues
Experience of and well developed skills in recruitment and selection
Good attention to detail
Understanding staff care for humanitarian staff, in particular approaches to welfare, stress, R&R and debriefing
Good facilitation skills and ability to deliver induction briefing/training
Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams
Desirable
Experience of a range of assessment techniques (including assessment centres)
