People Development and Organisational Culture Manager NGO Careers – STIR Education

Organization: STIR Education
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
STIR
Education is a fast-growing international education NGO that sees teachers as
the solution, not the problem, in addressing the global learning crisis that
affects 250 million children in developing countries today. We motivate and
network teachers so they can improve their own practice as well as influence
their peers and the wider system. The networks are deeply embedded into
education systems, both government and private.  
Job Summary: The People Development and Organisational Culture
Manager will play a key role in leading and driving forward the people, values
and culture that strongly define and set the course for the organisation, and
will operate within in the unique context of STIR Education as a fast growing
organisation and movement. The role is an exciting opportunity for a vibrant
creative thinker; for someone who enjoys thinking around structure and
strategy; who is passionate about people development and who thrives working in
an informal atmosphere where a close nit team of like-minded people works
towards mutual goals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • The jobholder will design, launch and oversee
    systems for people development efforts and cultural alignment, and
    ensuring they are fully aligned with STIR’s distinct culture, strategy and
    objectives e.g. appraisal and feedback systems, recruiting systems,
    induction assessment systems for promotion, recognition
  • Develop organisational policies and practices
    to be used as guidance across teams and offices within country – and are
    strongly based off STIR core values
  • Develop, launch and oversee the overall leadership
    development plan for STIR staff at different levels, using internal
    sources of training expertise and external partners, based on a clear
    understanding of staff development areas
  • The jobholder will develop the right channels
    and platforms for strong immersion of staff into the STIR culture (such as
    inductions, cultural ‘boot camps’ etc.)
  • Work in liaison with the head of
    communications to celebrate key achievements and stories linked to people,
    organisational development and culture
  • Develop a group of ‘culture carriers’ (staff
    in different areas) through the different STIR offices that act as an
    ongoing force to maintain a strong culture.
  • Provide 1:1 support to STIR leadership team
    on people/organisation development matters, and bespoke advice/mentoring
    to line managers for any people related concerns or challenges. Be
    available to staff on a 1:1 basis as needed
  • Design and implement a platform for the
    sharing of innovation, learning and knowledge sharing around people,
    organisation development and culture across teams, networks and offices
    through these ‘culture carriers’
  • Develop a set of organisational health
    metrics and track progress against these with STIR senior team and discuss
    potential new opportunities and initiatives
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should possess some
    professional experience with Human Resource, and/or strong management
    experience. It is important you can show openness to creative ways in
    developing people to become excellent practitioners in their own rights.
  • Possess experience in designing systems and
    structures in managing change within an organisation, in supporting others
    do so too, and the ability to understand peoples needs.
  • Proven experience in supporting staff in
    growing with their talent and in overcoming challenges, in a sensitive,
    innovative and supportive way.
  • The applicant must be a big believer in the
    values of organisational culture and you have a natural passion to work
    with people; open to unconventional ways of operating and strategizing;
    feel comfortable in creating your own professional space – as well as
    supporting individuals at different levels within the organisation in
    doing the same; and excited about the idea of shaping something new and
    different. The idea of close collaboration across teams energizes you,
    along with a focus on shared learning across offices and cultural
    boarders.
  • The ideal candidate must be positive and
    optimistic such that you can collaborate with, carefully listen and
    influence others; are resilient and action orientated; like a fast pace of
    growth; love efficiency and day to day operations, and remain open and
    humble as you work with people from a variety of backgrounds.
     
How to Apply: 
All
applicants should send an updated resume (no more than 3 pages) and cover
letter (no more than 1 page) with nnarvsten@stireducation.org, mentioning the
subject line as “People Development and Organisational Culture Manager“.
In
your email, please mention:
  • Current notice period and current annual
    compensation
  • Two professional references
Additionally
share a short write up on below questions (each in not more than 100 words)
  • Why would you make a good fit for STIR and
    this particular role?
  • “Teachers are Changemakers” – what is your
    opinion about the statement with respect to the real scenario in Uganda
    schooling system?
  • Why do you think organisational culture is
    important for the direction of STIR?
  • What general key aspects are important to
    consider when putting together a high performing organisation?
Deadline: 15th July, 2016
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