Ethiopia: Regional Human Resource and Organization Development Advisor (Eastern and Southern Africa Office)

Regional HROD Advisor (Eastern and Southern Africa):

Direct supervisor: Regional HROD Director [ESAF]

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Nairobi, Kenya

Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages is a dynamic social development international organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children.

The Human Resources & Organization Development (HROD) Advisor drives the strategic support and development of HR in the given countries, to support the achievement of organizational goals.

****Key Responsibilities****

Responsible for a given number of countries within the Region the role works in a generalist capacity. Up to 20% of the HROD Advisor’s time will be spent in providing specialist input to the Regional HROD team in one or more areas of strength with emphasis on capacity building across all levels, compensation and benefits management, managing in conflict and emergency zones, support to French and Portuguese speaking countries.

• The HROD Advisor supports the development of an effective National HR function in the given countries to meet international HR & OD quality standards & guidelines.
• He/she supports in the assessment of implementation status and in the definition and implementation of capacity development actions of the countries.
• The HROD Advisor delivers HR & OD input to the country strategic & annual planning and implementation processes.
• Leads the development and supports the National HR network, supporting cross-national knowledge sharing, and ensuring capacity building of co-workers.
• Provides support in recruiting, orientation and development of country heads of HR and the National Management Team.

****Position Requirements****

• 5 to 8 year’s generalist experience in human resource management, working in a medium to large organization preferable an NGO;
• Postgraduate level qualification in human resource management, business administration, OD or similar.
• Team leadership in a multi-office/location and matrix management environment.
• Knowledge of labor law, employment legislation, and employment practices
• Hands-on experience in staff training and facilitation of workshops and other forums
• Hands on experience in compensation and benefits management including grading systems
• Strong planning, organizing and problem solving skills
• Ethical standards, integrity, objectivity, confidence and the ability to gain the trust and respect of peers and supervisors.
• Sound judgement, a broad view, drive, enthusiasm and a passion for people development.
• Strong oral / written communication skills, consulting skills, and ability to communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Fluency in English and at least one other language used in the Region, (French or Portuguese being preferred languages.)
• Culturally astute, respectful and tolerant.

****A loving home for every child****

****Applications including at least three traceable referees should be sent electronically to: ESAF.HROD@sos-kd.org****