Regional Human Resources Coordinators
GREAT LAKES (National Hires Only)
4 Locations Available | req24159
Job available in these locations:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Goma, NORD-KIVU, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the
Bujumbura, Burundi
Sector: Human Resources
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Job Description
This role is only open to national hires in Tanzania, Burundi, DRC or CAR.
The
Great Lakes Regional HR Coordinator will join a global team and four
(4) country-based HR practitioners whose mission is to ensure a strong
HR foundation in support of high-quality programs for IRC’s
beneficiaries. Under the supervision of the Regional Human Resource
Director and in close collaboration with Country Program HR Coordinators
and Country Leads, the Great Lakes Regional HR Coordinator will: (1)
Support regional HR projects in support of country program strategies,
consulting and collaborating with country program and Headquarters
stakeholders in the areas of policy and program development, learning
and development, capacity building, compensation, performance
management, recruitment and staff care; (2)Coordinate HR activities
across different countries cultivating a “one IRC team” approach that
leverages HR economies of scale and benefits from shared learnings; (3)
Provide top-tier HR client service and support as the front-line HR
focal point for regional staff and country HR leads; and (4) Support GL
regional initiatives.
Additionally,
this individual as a member of the IRC Global Human Resources team will
share responsibility and accountability for the delivery of global
initiatives.
The Regional HR Coordinator will
provide surge HR support when needed and may occasionally serve as
Acting HR Lead in a country program as well as deputizing for the
Regional HR Director.
Key responsibilities
GREAT LAKES HR Coordination
Provide
project management, HR analysis and generalist HR support for a diverse
region including organizational design input, policy design and team
integration activities.
Devise HR interventions with a Gender
and Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) lens to address critical HR
issues in areas including recruitment, on-boarding, training and
development, employee relations, and staff care.
Review job descriptions to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Support
the creation of tools to improve regional visibility and monitoring of
projects, recruitments, staff movements across the region.
Support the implementation of specific Global and Regional initiatives.
Instill
a “one IRC team” approach across different countries / borders to
ensure HR learnings and best practices are shared on a consistent and
regular basis through regular meetings and trainings
Consolidate
and provide analysis and recommendations on monthly and quarterly
Strategic HR Metrics in collaboration with the HR Shared Services and
community of practice.
Collaboratively design learning and
development strategies, programs, and tactical projects to address
specific needs derived from evidence-based assessments and regional
initiatives.
Foster remote working and management excellence through modeling of and training on best and innovative practices
Travel to country programs to provide in-person HR leadership, support and/or technical trainings as needed
Regional/International HR Generalist Support
Serve
as the “front-line” HR generalist to provide technical HR advice in
response to regional staff policy inquiries, requests, basic employee
relations issues and exit management
Provide HR orientation
for new regional employees (Coordinators and below), including IRC Great
Lakes, Safeguarding and Code of Conduct Trainings
Lead or support employee relations investigations as assigned
Support
the in-country HR teams in the design and delivery of effective
orientation plans to all new incoming International and local Staff.
Collaboratively support the implementation of regional road map, Scorecard data collection and monitoring of risks.
Create, manage, and update regional team organization charts, reports and files
HR Project and Program Management
Under
the guidance of Regional HR Director, liaise with global focal points
in Compensation and Benefits, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition,
Gender Equality Diversity & Inclusion, Duty of Care, Ethics &
Compliance, Employee Relations etc. to devise and deliver initiatives in
line with IRC’s Strategy 100.
When needed, actively
participate in the planning, delivery and implementation of global HR
initiatives and other pilot programs across the region.
Provide day to day support to HR Leads and practitioners with tools, templates, resources, and information
Coordinate and advance best practices for performance management cycle across the region.
Coordinate IRC’s Talent Management initiatives and programs, utilizing metrics for continuous improvement.
Participate
in employee engagement and DEI action planning and interventions with
the aim of improving morale, team cohesion, learning and development and
other prioritized areas.
Provide ad-hoc surge HR support
during emergency and new grant implementation phases when it comes to
areas such as recruitment, orientation, etc.
Collaboratively support in the review and co-design regional and country program HR policies.
Contribute to design and facilitation of regional HR Conferences and Capacity-Building workshops.
Attend to other requests and projects as assigned by the Regional HR Director.
Communications
Communicate
and encourage active practice of the principles of the “IRC Way –
Global Standards for Professional Conduct” throughout the country
programs in GL.
Maintain and leverage open communications and
partnership on projects and shared goals with other HR Leads, regional
and HR HQ levels.
Provide direct support and advise HR Leads
and on staff communications to ensure clear, consistent, timely and
transparent communication on matters impacting staff.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports directly to: Great Lakes Regional Human Resources Director
Key Internal Relationships:
Country Program Teams: HR Leads, Country Directors, Senior Management Teams, etc.
Regional
Team: Regional Vice President, Deputy Regional Director, Regional
International Staff Recruiters, Regional GEDI Director, Regional
Safeguarding Advisor and other functional Regional Directors and
Technical Advisors, IHUB HR.
Other Regional HR Coordinators/
Directors (EA, WA, ASIA, MENA) and teams: close collaboration with other
Regional HR teams on various areas such as Global Recruitment, Employee
Relations, Talent Management, Staff Care, etc.
Key External Relationships: INGO counterparts; IRC legal counsel; HR associations and networks
Job Requirements
Proven
acumen as an HR generalist with at least 5 years of experience in the
areas of training and development, HR operations, compensation, policies
and procedures, employee relations, organizational design and/or
workforce planning
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Human
Resources, Business Administration, International Relations, or a
related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Successful
implementation of HR activities at a global or regional level working
with multiple stakeholders, across cultures and at a range of
organizational levels, and/or comparable HR experience in medium to
large country programs ($10 - $50M+, 200+ employees)
Demonstrated
success as an HR professional in emergency response, conflict zones
and/or humanitarian aid sector strongly preferred.
Strong
track-record of training and capacity-building including provision of
one-on-one coaching, designing and delivering training programs,
measuring efficacy, and implementing systematic improvements
Observance
of a professional HR philosophy focused on creating solutions to tough
problems and balancing necessary compliance/policy enforcement with a
steadfast commitment to client service and support
Comfortable
delivering on strategic HR initiatives, tactical assignments, HR
administration and project management – moving seamlessly from one to
another on a daily basis
Must possess a highly collaborative, inclusive, consultative, and resourceful work style
Demonstrated commitment to pursue work/life balance for self and others.
Proven
track-record of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to
manage complex HR situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.
Ability to work within a highly matrixed and complex agency organizational structure and to adapt to shifting priorities
Excellent project management and organizational skills including creation of detailed work plans and superior time management.
Advanced proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS
Ability to travel up to 30% within the region
Outstanding
interpersonal, facilitation, verbal and written communication skills in
English and French. Local Languages spoken in great Lakes Region is a
plus.
Standard of Professional Conduct: IRC and IRC employees
are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC
Way Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Equality, Service, and
Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and
implements policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and
Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity,
Anti-Retaliation, Respect at work, Combating Trafficking in Persons and
several others.
Diversity, Inclusion and Gender
Equality: IRC acknowledges and honors the fundamental value and dignity
of all individuals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider
all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
marital status, veteran status, or disability. IRC is also committed to
narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that
provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our
workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols
and other supportive benefits.
Returning
National Candidates: IRC strives to attract, motivate, and retain
qualified national staff in our programs. We strongly encourage national
or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are
a national of the Country in which this position is based and are
currently located outside of your home country and possess over two
years of international work experience, the IRC has introduced an
attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive
compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary
housing, and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply.
We
will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable
accommodation to participate in the job application or interview
process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other
benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation.
Kasulu, Tanzania, United Republic of | req24162
Requisition ID: req24162
Job Title: PlayMatters Education Officer
Sector: EducationEmployment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Kasulu, Tanzania
Job Description
IRC Summary
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.
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Project Background
PlayMatters
(2020-2025) is an education initiative funded through a $100 million
grant from the LEGO Foundation. The program reimagines childhood for
800,000+ refugee and host-community children across Ethiopia, Tanzania,
and Uganda – children whose education and social development has been
affected by displacement and trauma. Building on children’s amazing
resilience and a growing evidence base supporting Learning through Play
methodologies, PlayMatters cultivates holistic learning for children
ages 3-12+. PlayMatters is led by the International Rescue Committee and
includes Plan International, War Child Holland, Innovations for Poverty
Action, the Behavioral Insights Team in partnership with the LEGO
Foundation.
IRC is
committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer
benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate
in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security
protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
IRC is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis
of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or
any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Warning:
Please
note that the IRC does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment
process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any
other fee). IRC does not request any information related to bank
accounts. If asked of any payment please contact TZ-Recruitment@Rescue.Org.
