People & Change Partner

Department:

East Market Area

Job type:

Experienced Hire

Closing date:

28-Feb-14

Location:

Dar es Salaam

Reference Number:

ADSP00023

The Company

PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.

Purpose of the Job:

We are looking to recruit a Partner to Lead the People & Change solution set into the market area and to take leadership on other business/practice management roles.

This role will lead the People & Change (P&C) team to deliver assignments for our clients in HR, people value chain and organisational change initiatives including: human resources strategy, organizational structure design and optimisation, job analysis and evaluation, reward strategies, workforce planning, skills assessments, performance management and strategic change management and human resource operations and technologies.

Roles & Responsibilities

Facilitating business growth through positive and proactive stakeholder engagement
Drive industry thought leadership initiatives
Ensure risk management policies and standards on engagement delivery is in accordance with standards
Ensure engagement economics through efficient project management, billing, collection and WIP management
Lead the P&C team in client engagement delivery through proactive engagement, issues resolution and quality delivery
Act as trusted business advisor with client through knowledge sharing, technical expertise and project management
Building and maintaining a pipeline of competent staff in the People & Change solution set

Requirements

Education:
A Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management or Organisational Psychology or any Social Science or Business degree
Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resource Management or other related studies

Job Experience:
Minimum of 12 years’ experience in Human Capital Consulting in a professional services environment and 5 years in a senior management role.
Experience outside market of operation will be an added advantage
Experience in building and maintaining strong relations with senior level clients and key industry contacts
Demonstrated expertise of and a proven record of consistent success selling, structuring and leading complex human capital change management programs, including an extensive knowledge of people-related competencies
Demonstrated application of market and industry trends in order to develop business initiatives and relationships that help achieve competitive advantage
Experience in assessment of change readiness, leadership alignment, and organizational impact
Experience in change vision and strategy, organizational design, training strategies, and curricula and course development, cultural transformation plans and stakeholder management
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading projects and diverse teams
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities

Job Knowledge Requirements:
Specialist in Human Capital practices, OD or strategic change management and transformation
Demonstrable industry knowledge and expertise in at least one the following industries – Financial Services, Government Agencies, Consumer products, Telecommunication, Energy and Mining, Oil & Gas
Working knowledge and understanding of compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls are desirable

Job Related Skills and Competencies:
Business Development skills – Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
Exceptional Presentation, Communication and Facilitation skills
Negotiation skills – Persuading and Influencing
Demonstrable creativity and innovation
Exceptional Client Service – delivering results and meet client expectations
Adapting and responding to change
Leading and Supervising teams and team activities
Decide and Initiate action to achieve key business results within area of responsibility
Excellent Relationship and Networking skills - Proven track record of dealing with senior client contacts
Understand and live the PwC values
Project Management skills - ability to manage across multiple and complex projects
Application of technical expertise
Adaptable to working and engaging with multiple cultures across the network and across clients