Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: Open Ended
The role
As a key member of the regional leadership team, you will take shared responsibility for the transformation of the region to a new operating model whilst also delivering Save the Children's strategy within the region. You will be the trusted partner of the Regional Director and his immediate team on all people related matters. You will support and enable countries in the West and Central Africa Region to meet International Programming Operating standards and manage and develop their people. You will be accountable for the implementation strategy of the Global People Strategy within your Region.
Qualifications and experience
- Qualified HR professional and/or substantial HR generalist experience including recruitment and selection, performance management, learning and development, reward and employee relations.
- HR leadership experience across multiple countries with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure.
- Demonstrable track record of leading substantial change - maximising benefits and minimising risks.
- Cultural sensitive, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
- Experience of building, leading and developing staff with different backgrounds and expertise.
- Able to create 'attractive expertise' which encourages senior managers to seek help and counsel in resolving people matters maturely and with minimal disruption.
- Experience of building personal networks at senior levels, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation.
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
- Commitment to Save the Children values.
- Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies
- Willingness to travel in developing countries.
- Fluency in French
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'sdiagne.84136.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'
