Kenya: DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES - SOMALIA

Organization: Save the Children

Country: Kenya

Closing date: 17 Jun 2016

DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES – SOMALIA

Save the Children is the world"s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children"s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We"re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Role Purpose:

As a member of the Somalia/land Senior Management Team (SMT) the Director of HR shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO). He/she is accountable to the Country Director to be a strategic business partner to advice and provide effective HR services in both emergencies and development programming contexts.

Contract Duration: 2 years

Location: Nairobi with 50% travel to field locations

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters and/or postgraduate specialisation in Human Resources or Business Administration (MBA) with specialisation in Human Resources


• Recommended; a minimum of 10 years of management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience in the development of strategic and operational support services plans and their implementation in a professional work environment over a sustained period of time


• Ability to plan and organise a substantial workload that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities in both development and emergency contexts


• Resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of HR within the programme and ensuring the most effective support to line management


• Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies


• Experience in capacity building and setting frameworks for staff development;


• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate skills in leading a multi- disciplined team through a period of change


• Analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities


• Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff


• Competent level skills in HRIS, IT applications, particularly MS Office


• A commitment to the values and principles of Save the Children


• Experience of exposure to developing and highly complex contexts, hardship locations and experience in emergency response setting will be an asset

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. This role closes on 17th June 2016.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

How to apply:

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: "MKogi.77287.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com"