Regional Human Resources & Organisation Development Advisor

Regional Human Resources & Organisation Development AdvisorSOS-Kinderdorf International
Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages is a dynamic social development organisation working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children.

Closing date: 08 Jan 2010
Location: Cameroon

SOS-KINDERDORF INTERNATIONAL, Regional Office Central and West Africa

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation that provides support and guidance to SOS member associations in over 132 countries worldwide. Working throughout Africa and the Middle East, SOS Children’s Villages is in the process of recruiting a new Human Resources & Organisation Development Advisor for the Regional Office of Central & West Africa in Yaoundé, Cameroon, to lead the Human Resources & Organisation Development (HR & OD) function across the region, encompassing 13 countries. As new Regional HR & OD Advisor, you will report directly to the Regional Director of Central & West Africa while working closely with the continental HR & OD network.

THE CHALLENGE
- Building up an effective HR function in all countries within the region
- Facilitating organisation development processes aimed at strengthening our country programmes
- Implementing HR & OD strategies and standards
- Strengthening performance management at the regional and national level and building aligned training & development plans
- Facilitating leadership development for key staff across the region
- Supporting the development of strong national boards and management teams

YOUR PROFILE
- At least 5 years of HR / OD experiences in corporate or NGO environment, working at a managerial level
- Accredited Master’s degree in Human Resources Management
- Highly organised and able to work independently to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Culturally astute, and have a passion for people development
- Understanding of labour law, performance management and compensation
- Hands-on training experience is an added advantage.
- Excellent command of French and English
- Ready to travel up to 30 % within the region and continent

WE OFFER
- Diverse range of interesting tasks in a well recognised international organisation
- Intercultural working environment
- Interesting opportunities for further development

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
How to apply
If you are interested in this position, please send your application, detailed CV and motivation letter along with three traceable references to the following email address: ro.afwc@sos-kd.org