Commitment to Diversity: Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on one’s background, beliefs, gender or sexual orientation.
Organizational Context: Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization.
At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive.
Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming.
We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the HR Director will lead and facilitate the development of a highly effective, strategic HR function for Adeso to ensure the organization has the structure, culture and talent needed to deliver on program goals and effectively serve its beneficiaries.
The HR Director will direct and facilitate delivery of regional, national, and local HR capacity and infrastructure for efficient and effective services at multi-levels and implementation and adaptation of HR initiatives and practices.
S/he will serve as advisor and counsel to maximize staffing resources and performance, ensure economy and efficiency of work processes, and contain institutional risk.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manages global HR issues related to organizational operations.
Supervise HR Team at HQ with field oversight.
Develop and monitor annual departmental budget, goals and objectives and annual operational/work plan for HR teams.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of HR related transactions.
Plans, implements, and manages the human resources function for Adeso, including recruiting, employee relations, regulatory compliance – domestic & global compensation, benefits, staff development, and employee communications.
Responsible for staffing, employee education and training, management development, compensation and benefits, employment contracts.
Serve as a resource for managers; coach and mentor senior managers to effectively use the full range of HR tools such as the performance process.
Investigates employee relations issues such as disciplinary, grievances, equity issues.
Maintain a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits program to support Adeso’s ability to attract and retain high quality and well qualified employees.
Manage HR related external vendors such as payroll and benefits administrators.
Manages and coordinates departmental activities as it pertains to EEO, USAID rules and regulations, policies and practices and advises relevant staff on implementation.
Serves as subject matter expert on compliance and adherence to HR standard operating procedures.
Partners with heads of departments to develop HR programs that support project goals.
Effectively communicate HR policies, procedures, programs and laws organization-wide.
Implement, review and continuously improve HR services and processes; make recommendations and assist field offices in implementation.
Work with managers to identify performance goals and objectives, standards of measurement and accountability.
Develop and manage Adeso’s performance evaluation program and ensure staff progression and development.
Builds capacity and coordinates training and development activities in support of Adeso’s strategic plan including management and leadership development.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Master’s degree, minimum 8 – 10 years of progressive HR professional experience with a minimum of 5 years as a regional manager or director or equivalent education and experience.
Demonstrated success as an HR generalist supporting employee groups of 300+ employees in multiple locations within the region or global environment required.
Demonstrated success in supporting key senior management and building relationships.
Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, and training and development.
Strong collaborator with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who is able to work seamlessly across countries, cultures, and organizational units required.
Demonstrated ability to work, manage, and meet competing deadlines in a high volume environment and on deadline; aptitude for problem solving and decision making needed.
Superb written and verbal communication skills required. Capable of managing conflict and conflicting views.
Strong knowledge of HRIS systems preferred.
SPHR, GPHR, CIPD or other HR professional certification is a plus.
Application Process
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional.
If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position in the email subject matter, by 13th March, 2015.
Kindly note that applications screening and interviews will be on a rolling basis.
Each application should be addressed to the HR Director and include the following:
An updated CV; and
An application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.
Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.