Crafting an inspiring and unified vision for the organization, our Mission Statement articulates the core purpose and long-term objectives while guiding decision-making and fostering a shared sense of direction among stakeholders.
To champion the mission of “Empowering youth for a better world,” actively advocating for its principles and embodying its values across diverse programs and initiatives delivered through IF’s interventions in member countries.
Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, managing team performance, and ensuring adherence to company policies. Collaborating with cross-functional departments to streamline processes and enhance productivity is essential. Additionally, conducting regular performance evaluations, addressing employee concerns, and fostering a positive work environment are key duties. Developing and implementing training programs to improve staff competencies and aligning team goals with organizational objectives are also required.
Assess the organizational frameworks of all teams to verify alignment with established best practices and IF standards, identifying actionable strategies to ensure full compliance.
Manages timely and appropriate selection or placement of staff, taking into account all organizational priorities, (e.g., gender balance, age limit, geographical distribution, competencies, etc.).
Coordinates with CHRD central recruitment team to ensure implementation of appropriate recruitment, selection, placement, reappointment, and separation decisions.
Lead contract management, including implementing processes and providing oversight to contract implementation, ensures that best practices are continuously identified.
Develop and review staff results matrix for HQ central and regional business units, and ensure it’s correctly planned, prepared and executed, as well as effective and efficient management of staff performance.
Develop and oversee the human resources aspect of change management strategies, policies, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
Lead initiatives to design innovative tools and frameworks, including enhancing generic job descriptions to reflect diverse and emerging office typologies. Evaluate requirements and create additional job evaluation instruments and resources to support organizational needs.
Offer expert guidance and in-depth analysis on restructuring, realignment, and HR-related change management initiatives to Regional Administrations and Country Teams, with a focus on the criticality of meticulous planning and well-defined change strategies; spearhead assessments of organizational design components.
Exercise delegated authority to approve exceptions and report to senior management on a periodic basis on decisions taken. Recommends to BOM for approval those exceptions of a precedent-setting nature.
Evaluates and endorses the categorization of posts in accordance with the predefined delegated authority.
Oversee all essential, scheduled, and unplanned reporting obligations to ensure timely and accurate delivery of required documentation.
We seek a highly skilled Language Specialist with expertise in linguistic analysis and cross-cultural communication to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of professional experience in language teaching, translation, or related fields, along with fluency in at least two languages—one of which must be English. Strong writing, editing, and proofreading abilities are essential, as the role involves developing educational materials, refining translations, and ensuring linguistic accuracy. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate proficiency in language assessment, curriculum development, and cultural adaptation of content. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams are required to support global initiatives and foster effective multilingual communication.
Fluent proficiency in English is a mandatory prerequisite for this position. Kindly submit your application in English.
Experience
Experienced in establishing and maintaining robust HR governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, and aligning policies with organizational objectives. Proficient in overseeing regulatory adherence, risk management, and strategic HR initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate workplace issues. Demonstrated ability to integrate governance best practices into HR processes while fostering a culture of accountability and transparency.
Policy formulation involves crafting comprehensive frameworks to guide organizational operations, ensuring alignment with legal standards and strategic objectives. This role requires analyzing regulatory landscapes, identifying potential risks, and designing policies that balance compliance with operational efficiency. Professionals in this field must possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex requirements into clear, actionable directives. Responsibilities include conducting thorough research, collaborating with stakeholders to gather input, and drafting policies that mitigate risks while fostering a culture of accountability and transparency. Effectiveness in this position demands expertise in policy interpretation, excellent communication, and the capacity to adapt frameworks in response to evolving regulatory or organizational needs.
Conducting compliance audits involves systematically evaluating an organization’s adherence to regulatory standards, internal policies, and industry best practices. This role requires meticulous attention to detail to identify discrepancies, assess risk exposures, and ensure operational integrity. Professionals in this position must possess strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of applicable laws and regulations, and the ability to document findings accurately. Additionally, they are responsible for recommending corrective actions, maintaining audit trails, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement necessary improvements. Effective communication and problem-solving abilities are essential to convey complex compliance issues clearly and drive meaningful change within the organization.
Conducting comprehensive evaluations of the human resources organizational framework, this role involves analyzing and optimizing the HR structure to enhance operational efficiency and align with strategic business objectives. It requires assessing current HR functions, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to streamline processes, improve employee engagement, and support organizational growth. The position demands expertise in HR best practices, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute effective HR strategies. Additionally, it involves ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations while fostering a positive workplace culture.
As part of our strategic initiatives, we are actively seeking to optimize and refine our organizational structure to enhance operational effectiveness and align with long-term business objectives. This role focuses on evaluating current frameworks, identifying inefficiencies, and proposing data-driven solutions to streamline processes, roles, and reporting lines. You will collaborate closely with leadership and key stakeholders to implement structural changes that foster agility, accountability, and scalability across the organization. Additionally, you will conduct thorough assessments of workflows, team dynamics, and cross-functional dependencies to ensure seamless integration of new designs while maintaining alignment with company culture and business priorities.
The position involves developing and maintaining systems that classify jobs based on predefined criteria such as duties, skills, and responsibilities. Key responsibilities include analyzing job roles, ensuring accurate categorization, and updating systems to reflect organizational changes. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in data management tools. Experience in human resources or organizational development is highly desirable, as is familiarity with industry standards for job classification.
Contract lifecycle management
Professional experience in an NGO, intergovernmental organization (INGO or IGO), charity, international development agency, government civil service, non-profit organization, or the United Nations is essential.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
