Regional Human Resources Manager for South Asia Programme

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Handicap International Federation (HI) also known as Humanity & Inclusion globally, is an independent and impartial aid organization, created in 1982, working across 60 countries. HI works alongside the vulnerable populations, whatever the context, taking action to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. 

HI South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka) Regional Programme is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the (national) position of Regional Human Resources Manager. 

Position Title: Regional Human Resources Manager for South Asia Programme

Mission: Under the responsibility of Regional Programme Director this position is responsible for leading the HR team in the region, ensuring compliance with HI’s standards and local regulations related to Human Resources. S/he is responsible to define and roll out the HR strategy in the programme.

Location: Colombo/Dhaka/Delhi/Kathmandu (any of the 4 locations as per nationality of candidate)

Terms & Conditions: 3 years Fixed Term (Renewable) Contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Understands and translates the strategy into operational objectives for the team, and leads the necessary changes.
• Organizes operational management for his/her team, structures the work around identified processes, oversees performance, and facilitates problem solving.
• Contributes to the development of his team members and ensures compliance with the code of conduct and institutional policies, morale, and the individual and group behaviour expected. 
• Drafts, revises and implements the HR part of the Programme's operational strategy (STRATOP) in compliance with HI's policies and mandate.
• Translates the HR strategy into action plans for the Programme as a whole. 
• Advises the Regional Director/ Country Managers during major reorganisations of the Programme’s human resources
• Produces, compiles and analyses standard HR indicators for the Programme's dashboard; where necessary, creates HR specific KPI.
• Is responsible for evaluating, mitigating and dealing with the budgetary, security and social effects of HI-related risks.
• Represents HI externally with regard to HR aspects and develops the local partnerships required for the development of his/her scope of responsibility.
• Supports members of the Executive Team with the organisation of communication and decision-making channels to build team organisation charts and adapt HR needs: team staffing, profiles, workforce etc.
• Supports members of the Executive Team with the organisation of communication and decision-making channels to build team organisation charts and adapt HR needs: team staffing, profiles, workforce etc.
• In conjunction with the Finance Manager draws up the HR budget for project proposals, and coordinates the budgetary management of the staff wage bill, projects and the programme. 
• Is responsible for the programme's remuneration and social benefits system (policy, processes, tools); monitors contextual factors that influence remuneration.
• Oversees advice for the HR part of local partnerships: evaluation, support/training, legal obligations, contract review.
• Manages and ensures the quality of the Programme’s recruitment policy and is responsible for the sourcing process
• Coordinates the HR reporting schedule in place on the Programme and in accordance with HI's global HR deadlines
• Establishes and monitors the contractual system for the Programme’s national staff. Is responsible for the implementation and quality of the Programme's physical and mental health policy in line with HI standards.
• Is responsible for the quality and compliance of the payroll process for the Programme's National Staff 
• Establishes and monitors the contractual system for the Programme’s national staff. Is responsible for the implementation and quality of the Programme's physical and mental health policy in line with HI standards.
• Ensures or participates in the communication of HI policies and frameworks to managers: explains, clarifies, answers questions
• Is responsible for monitoring the correct application and compliance of HR frameworks and policies by managers
• Ensures that contracts with local legal advisors specialising in employment law are in place.
• Oversees the management of disputes with HI staff or third parties
• Oversees emergency preparedness actions in his/her department and, in the event of an emergency, reorganises the priorities of his/her team in accordance with the humanitarian imperative, in order to ensure a rapid and effective response by HI

Qualification and Skills Required:

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or any other relevant field. 
• Minimum 8 years of experience in human resources management with at least 3 years in senior management role in similar organizations.
• Strong experience in people management in multicultural team
• Proven experience of change/transformation management.
• In depth knowledge and experience of good HR practices and sound grasp of HR systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple interlocutors and to cultivate strong partnerships internally and externally.
• Strong skills in building and maintaining employee relations
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Excellent communication skills

To Apply:

Send a motivation letter mentioning position applied for and expected salary and an updated CV including 2 referees with contact number and e-mail address to recruitment@southasia.hi.org no later than 29th October 2024. HI reserves the right to cancel, postpone or modify the whole recruitment process and reject any application without specifying any reasons whatsoever.

Handicap International (HI) is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women, people with disability, and members from disadvantaged communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

HI firmly believes in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organization. This is why we are committed to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of person with disabilities. Please indicate if you require any special accommodations, including participation in the first interview.  

Candidates applying for a job with HI must be ready to comply with our Child Protection Policy, and Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment. HI has a zero tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the values and mission of HI, hence, all selected candidates are expected to adhere to these standards and principles.