Regional HR Director Vacancy at Invisible Children

Organisation: Invisible Children
Duty Station: Regional Office Kampala, Uganda
Reports Directly to: Regional Head of Office
About Invisible Children:
Joseph Kony and
the Lord’s Resistance Army have been abducting, killing, and displacing
civilians in East and central Africa since 1987. We first encountered these
atrocities in northern Uganda in 2003 when we met a boy named Jacob who feared
for his life and a woman named Jolly who had a vision for a better future.
Together, we promised Jacob that we would do whatever we could to stop Joseph
Kony and the LRA. Invisible Children was founded in 2004 to fulfill that
promise. Invisible Children focuses exclusively on the LRA conflict through an
integrated four-part model that addresses the problem in its entirety:
immediate needs and long-term effects.
Job Summary: The Regional Human Resources Director is
responsible for the overall development and management of the human resource
policies, systems, and practices within Invisible Children’s offices in Uganda,
Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, and the Regional
Office; providing counsel on procedure and policy interpretation; recruiting
and retention strategies; employee relations issues, and local employment laws.
He/she operates with sufficient independence to ensure objectivity and fairness
for employees while supporting the organization’s vision, core mission, and
values.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Develop
    consistent Regional HR policy collaboratively to ensure management and
    employee buy-in
  • Take
    leadership in the development of overall framework for a comprehensive
    regional HR plan covering timelines for annual reviews, participatory
    performance assessments, process monitoring, monthly, quarterly and annual
    reporting.
  • Consults
    with IC Heads of Office to align human resources strategy and programs
    with the organization’s strategy while supporting IC’s mission, vision and
    values.
  • Manages
    employee relations practices necessary to maintaining a positive
    employee-employer relationship and promoting a high level of employee
    commitment while maintaining an environment free of third party
    representation.
  • Investigates
    and resolves external and internal charges/ complaints of harassment
    and/or discrimination; applies an understanding of key legal precedents,
    policies and practices to protect the interest of Invisible Children;
  • Collaborates
    with the legal and IC HR department, considering risk for the organization
    and involving others as appropriate.
  • Oversees
    the region’s recruitment and selection practices to ensure the greatest
    number of highly qualified candidates are referred for each open position;
  • Ensures
    interview and selection techniques comply with organization policies and
    procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
  • Reviews,
    audits and approves salary transactions according to applicable
    procedures.
  • Counsels
    and advises management regarding salary planning/compensation and with
    regard to internal equity, promotions, reclassifications, and transfers.
  • Undertake
    regular visits to the field to support implementation of HR best practices
    and policies and to identify where adaptations might be needed.
  • Leads
    and develops the regional human resources team.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant should hold a Masters degree in Human Resources Management,
    Business Administration or related field.
  • At
    least five years of progressive human resources experience with a strong
    background in employment and selection, training, organization
    development, compensation, employee relations and employment law.
  • Possess
    a commitment to the belief that all people have the right to dignity,
    respect, opportunity and full community inclusion.
  • Must
    have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core
    Values of the organization.
  • Ability
    to act as a strategic partner to organization-wide and regional leadership
    and management teams; strong project and time management skills; excellent
    communication skills and ability to foster relationships with employees at
    all levels within the organization.
  • Ability
    to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives;
  • Strong
    interpersonal, persuasion and creative problems solving skills are
    required.
  • Fluency
    in both English and French is a must. (Attach proof of French language)
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications (a
one-page motivation letter plus a detailed CV) to Regional Human Resource and
Administration Manager, Invisible Children plot 24 Bazarabusa Rise Bugolobi,
Kampala Uganda or email them to uginfo@invisiblechildren.com
NB: Canvassing of any nature will lead to
automatic disqualification. Only successful candidates will be contacted
Disclaimer: The above statements are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
employees assigned to these classifications. They are not intended to be
construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills
required of all personnel so classifie.
Deadline: 6th December, 2013

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