CARE Somalia Head of Human Resources

CARE Somalia is an International NGO working in Somalia. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance. CARE Somalia program is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of Head of Human Resources based in Nairobi with some travel to Somalia.

JOB SUMMARY The role will lead the overall HR function for CARE Somalia, developing HR Services from an operational and strategic perspective. The incumbent will co-ordinate HR operations in Somalia and Nairobi, ensuring that the HR function is aligned to CARE Somalia business aims, and delivers sound and cost effective people management practices through continuous improvement and prioritization.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY Strategy delivery: Be the lead in Conceptualizing, designing and implementing the people strategy to meet the Country Office programmatic needs. Support staff and line managers with change management while facilitating necessary employee support programmes as well as legal considerations; Develop the HR Budget and monitor spending to ensure budget compliance. HR Management: Provide advisory support to line managers on all HR aspects as required and develop best practices in HR management, providing direction in the annual HR planning process and prioritize activities for the HR department including staffing and organization, reward management, staff contracting, and exit processes. Staff Development: Support the implementation of robust performance management in the programme to achieve programme quality. Supervise the implementation of staff development and orientation processes and ensure talent development and management is instituted. HR policies, procedures and reporting: Update and formulate human resource management policies for CARE Somalia and ensure standardized HR processes are implemented across CARE Somalia offices and assist in the development of localized procedures as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: A degree in Human Resources Management/ organizational Behavior or equivalent or a Post Graduate qualification in Human Resource Management. Over 6 years' demonstrable experience as a hands-on HR generalist with a proven track record of leading HR at a strategic and operational level; Experience of leading and delivering results in key HR processes; A high level of analytical and interpretative problem solving and demonstrable capacity to lead and facilitate change; Strong people management skills and customer focus with proven ability to build and sustain effective relationships across the organization; Ability to communicate effectively at different levels and across cultures; Computer skills – Ms Office, etc
COMPETENCIES: Commitment, Excellence, Diversity and Respect, Integrity and Accountability.

How to apply:

Email your application to recruit@som.care.org by March 12th 2013, quoting the job title and reference number SOM/EX/128. All applications should be accompanied by a CV with daytime telephone contacts and contact details for three referees.

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and highly encourages women to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Only Short listed candidates will be contacted.