Purpose
The interim Regional Human Resources Manager will oversee Human Resources operations for the Africa region. Specifically, he/she will provide support to country offices on a wide range of issues and will oversee the implementation of proposed action plans arising from the ongoing organisational review.
The post-holder will develop and manage recommended changes and finalize and roll out global projects on areas such as learning and development, HR information systems, organisational values review, etc. Additionally, he/she will manage the day to day human resource operations at the regional office.
Responsibilities and key tasks
Provide support in review and rolling out of organization values by ensuring active participation of Africa countries in the process
Work with the senior management team to draw and implement sustainable human resource action plans based on recommendations from the ongoing organization review and audit
Provide support to country teams, international and national staff on interpretation of HR Policies and procedure and legislation in their varied areas of jurisdiction
Lead and roll out the human resource information system in all countries within the Africa region
Internally popularize the e-learning platform by campaigning for various courses with the assistance of HR in London
Advise the Regional Director and Senior management on human resource planning and management in line with organizational policies and legal framework
Provide leadership and guidance to regional and country teams on key HR issues as necessary
Participate in recruitment and selection of key roles within the region and country programmes by managing the recruitment process
Ensure effective human resource administration in all countries within Africa region.
Have periodic meeting with HR Focal persons to build effective communication and capacity building interventions.
Person specification
Past experience working in a senior leadership role at a regional level
Professional qualification in human resource management
Extremely strong communication, negotiation and representational skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at national and regional level
Excellent information analysis and project management skills
Knowledge of key HR strategic issues within the Africa region including legal frameworks
Experience of recruitment planning and management of recruitments
Skills to train, coach and support HR staff and also managers on a range of HR related issues
Knowledge of HR databases and information management
