At the heart of our organization lies a clear and compelling mission, driving every initiative and decision we undertake. This mission encapsulates our core purpose and the values we uphold, ensuring alignment across all departments and teams. It serves as a guiding principle, inspiring innovation, fostering collaboration, and empowering employees to contribute meaningfully to our collective goals. Through adherence to this mission, we strive to create lasting impact, deliver exceptional results, and maintain our position as a leader in our industry.
To champion and advance the mission of “Empowering youth for a better world” by actively engaging in diverse programs and initiatives as part of IF’s interventions across member countries, fostering positive representation and steadfast advocacy.
Oversee and execute a comprehensive range of duties and responsibilities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and operational standards. This includes managing daily tasks, overseeing project timelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve set goals. Accountability for maintaining productivity, accuracy, and efficiency in all assigned responsibilities is paramount. Additionally, the role requires adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and best practices to uphold quality and compliance. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for effective communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution within a dynamic work environment.
Conduct an assessment of the teams’ overall structures to verify alignment with established best practices guidelines and IF requirements, subsequently identifying actionable measures to ensure adherence.
Responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate selection or placement of staff, carefully considering all organizational priorities, including gender balance, age restrictions, geographical distribution, and core competencies.
Collaborates with the central recruitment team within CHRD to facilitate the execution of suitable recruitment, selection, placement, reappointment, and separation processes.
Lead contract management initiatives by developing and executing robust processes while overseeing contract implementation to ensure adherence to best practices and continuous improvement.
Develop and oversee the staff performance matrix for both HQ central and regional business units, ensuring meticulous planning, preparation, and execution, while maintaining effective and efficient management of staff performance.
Develop and implement human resources strategies as part of change management efforts, crafting comprehensive policies and procedures to guide organizational transitions.
Spearhead specialized initiatives to design innovative tools and frameworks, including the expansion of generic job descriptions to align with evolving office typologies. Evaluate requirements and craft additional job evaluation instruments and related materials.
You will deliver consistent guidance and specialized insights to Regional Administrations and Country Teams regarding restructuring, realignment initiatives, and HR-focused change management, emphasizing meticulous planning and well-defined change strategies; additionally, you will oversee assessments of organizational design components.
Delegated authority is exercised to approve exceptions, with periodic reporting to senior management on decisions rendered. Precedent-setting exceptions are formally recommended to the Board of Management for approval.
Reviews and endorses the classification of posts in accordance with the predetermined delegated authority.
Oversee the preparation and submission of all mandatory, routine, and special reporting obligations in accordance with established guidelines and deadlines.
Are you fluent in multiple languages with a strong grasp of grammar and syntax? We seek a skilled Language professional capable of translating documents accurately, interpreting conversations seamlessly, and communicating effectively with diverse teams. Proficiency in at least two languages, including your native tongue, is essential, along with excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in language education, localization, or related fields, ensuring precision and cultural adaptability in their work. The role demands meticulous attention to detail, adaptability to varied contexts, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
Fluent proficiency in English is a prerequisite for this opportunity. All applications must be submitted in English.
Experience
Proven expertise in human resources governance frameworks and practices is essential, with a focus on ensuring compliance, managing policies, and upholding organizational standards.
Developing and refining policies involves creating structured frameworks to ensure organizational compliance, operational efficiency, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role requires analyzing current regulations, identifying gaps, and proposing evidence-based solutions to enhance governance and risk management. Professionals in this field must possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex legal and industry standards. Collaboration with stakeholders, including legal teams and department heads, is essential to draft clear, actionable, and legally sound policies. Additionally, the position involves reviewing and updating existing policies to reflect evolving business needs, regulatory changes, and best practices, ensuring they remain relevant and effective.
Conduct comprehensive compliance audits to evaluate adherence to regulatory standards, internal policies, and industry best practices, ensuring organizational integrity and mitigating potential risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather documentation, assess operational processes, and identify discrepancies or areas of non-compliance. Prepare detailed audit reports summarizing findings, recommending corrective actions, and tracking implementation progress to ensure timely resolution. Stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements and industry trends to maintain audit frameworks that align with current legal and organizational obligations.
Conducting a comprehensive examination of the human resources framework is essential to ensure alignment with organizational goals. This process involves assessing the current HR model, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategic enhancements to optimize workforce efficiency and employee satisfaction. Key responsibilities include analyzing departmental roles, evaluating reporting lines, and recommending structural changes to enhance operational effectiveness. The role demands a strong understanding of HR best practices, change management, and the ability to collaborate with senior leadership to drive informed decision-making.
Designing and optimizing organizational structures to enhance efficiency, alignment, and performance is a key responsibility of this role. It involves analyzing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending strategic changes to improve collaboration, accountability, and scalability. Collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams is essential to implement these transformations effectively, ensuring they support business objectives and adapt to evolving needs. A deep understanding of organizational theory, business processes, and change management is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills to drive sustainable improvements.
Job classification systems are structured frameworks designed to categorize roles within an organization based on factors such as job duties, responsibilities, required skills, and compensation levels. These systems provide a standardized approach to evaluating and ranking positions to ensure fairness, consistency, and alignment with organizational goals. By defining clear job levels, titles, and pay grades, they facilitate career progression, compensation decisions, and workforce planning. Additionally, such systems support compliance with labor laws, enhance transparency in job roles, and streamline recruitment and performance management processes.
Contract lifecycle management involves overseeing and optimizing contracts from inception to completion, ensuring compliance, minimizing risks, and maximizing efficiency. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in contract management software. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts, as well as tracking milestones, renewals, and terminations. Additionally, the position demands the ability to analyze legal terms, identify potential risks, and collaborate with stakeholders to streamline processes and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Experience in an NGO, intergovernmental organization (INGO or IGO), charity, international development agency, government civil service, nonprofit organization, or the United Nations is mandatory.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
