Save the Children (SC) is an international organisation that has 27 member organisations across the globe. It is united by a common mission and brand but, to some extent, has until now been working independently from country to country. Through Unified Presence, Save the Children aims to create a stronger voice for children by unifying the operations in all countries where more than one Save the Children Member have programmes. This will result in one organisation at the national level in each country and a unified programme delivery structure for all Save the Children International Members.
The programmes of Save the Children UK, Denmark and Finland unified in Somalia in January 2010 and as a result of this and of an active fundraising strategy at the beginning of 2011 the programme budget was over GBP 10m covering the thematic areas of protection, child survival (which includes health, nutrition and livelihoods), education and Child Rights and Governance. Save the Children works in all three “zones” of Somalia: Somaliland, Puntland and Central South Somalia (CSS). Due to constraints on security, and the need to liaise with UN agencies, other NGOs and donors the country office is based in Nairobi and senior managers and directors are expected to travel extensively to monitor and support programme work in all parts of Somalia that are accessible and where security threats are being effectively mitigated.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensuring that the HR aspects of Save the Children programme implementation and restructuring in Somalia/Somaliland are delivered according to best practice HR standards and in compliance with local legal procedures and organisational policies; • Overseeing preparation of local employment contracts for Somalia/Somaliland staff upon appointment in compliance with all HR policies and practice, local labour law and Save the Children UK country and global policies, maintaining an effective contract planning mechanism, and ensuring timely renewal of staff employment contracts records; • Managing field support staff to ensure a cohesive and effective approach to HR in-country, and building and developing the capacity of the national HR team through effective coaching, performance management frameworks and human resource development plans; • Assisting in the proposal process by coordinating and helping identify technical HR capacity requirements in conjunction with the Area Representatives; • Developing and implementing induction plans and processes for staff, ensuring they are fully aware of policies and best practices relating to their role; • Supporting Managers in field locations to manage employee relations • Providing guidance on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion, benefits, and regular salary reviews in consultation with the HR Director • Leading HR Officers in developing effective HR systems and processes for the recording of employee data - i.e. holidays, sickness records and other relevant documentation; • Holding exit interviews with departing staff in order to capture feedback and insights on Save the Children’s programme and organisational processes, systems, and character; • Providing support to the HR Director on planning for HR needs, ensuring that best practice of recruitment and selection policy is implemented across all offices; • Supporting the development and maintenance of timely and effective objective setting, performance review and performance development planning systems; • Representing the principles and work of Save the Children to NGOs and INGOs, government, and other stakeholders when required; • Complying with and promoting all Save the Children UK Global policies such as Child Safeguarding, Whistle blowing, Fraud, and Health and Safety. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential: • University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or other related academic discipline, with a postgraduate specialisation in Human Resources; • Minimum 5 years relevant human resources management experience in a corporate or INGO environment; • Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities; • In-depth knowledge of employee relations and develop and maintain knowledge of current Somalia/Somaliland employment legislation; • Experience in capacity building and setting frameworks for staff development; • Resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of HR within the programme and ensuring the most effective support to line management; • Strong communication, people management and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in leading multicultural, multi location, teams; • Willingness to work and travel to often difficult and insecure environments; • Complying with and promoting all Save the Children UK Global policies such as Child Safeguarding, Whistle blowing, Fraud, and Health and Safety.
• Desirable: • Basic financial skills, particularly in budgeting; • Experience in HR provision in emergency response; • Background in large international non-governmental organisation or other international relief/development body.
CHILD SAFEGUARING POLICY: • Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of SC UK must sign the Child Safeguarding - Declaration of Acceptance Form] and comply with the SC UK’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of SC UK’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact.
• This extends not only to children with whom SC and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. SC UK believes that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children's Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.
Save the Children is committed to supporting performance based career progression for female employees. The following are additional benefits which applies to successful female candidates • 14 weeks of maternity leave subject to certain length of service conditions • Increased health and dependence allowance • 30 days of annual leave excluding weekends [Fridays]
Applications should be forwarded to: vacancies@scsom.org. Application Closing Date will be Tuesday 7th August, 2012.
Applications should be forwarded to: vacancies@scsom.org
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