Back Human Resources Business Partner

The role

As a member of the HR regional team, the position holder proactively provides HR assistance to WCA Country Offices in support of the successful implementation of the WCA HR strategy as outlined in the strategic plans.

As a Human Resources Business Partner, the position holder acts as an internal consultant to Country Office (CO) HR Directors and their team by following up on HR action points as discussed with the Regional HR Director and on request of the Country Offices. The major HR areas covered include talent acquisition, international HR management, HR operations, Systems such as Oracle and LMS, Compensation and benefits, Employee relations and support of the talent review and planning.

The position holder ensures those needs are met effectively and efficiently. The HR Business Partner will be the focal point for the emergency needs in countries and facilitate appropriate deployment from external sources or members.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in HR Management, Social studies or Business Administration

Experience And Skills

• 5 years of relevant HR experience, 2 of which in middle level management.
• Any similar combination of education and experience in a complex organization dealing with people management issues and involving national and international staff.
• Well-developed skills in at least two of the following areas: learning and development, resourcing, compensation and benefits, employee relations and talent management, HR systems.
• Self-evident interpersonal skills that cause senior HR managers to seek their help or counsel.
• Strong IT skills; proficiency in the use of HR Systems will be a strong asset
• Ability to work in a complex and fast changing environment.
• Ability to speak and write clear English and French as working language.

Contract length: 02 years

Work location: Dakar, Senegal

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.