Human Resources Administration and IT Director at Save the Children: (Deadline 30 November 2021)

Human Resources Administration and IT Director at Save the Children: (Deadline 30 November 2021)

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION AND IT DIRECTOR

About the Role:

Save the Children’s work saves and improves children’s lives around the world in more than 120 countries. Save the Children’s Head Office for programs in both Burundi and Rwanda is based in Kigali and known as Rwanda/Burundi Country Office.

As a member of the Rwanda and Burundi Senior Management Team (SMT) the Director of HR, Administration & IT shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO).  He/she is accountable to the Country Director for the provision of effective HR and administrative services in both emergencies and development programming contexts.

The HR, Admin, and IT Director will also dedicate 30% of her/his time on regional assignments

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

Masters and/or postgraduate specialisation in Human Resources or Business Administration (MBA) with specialisation in Human Resources

• Recommended a minimum of 10 years of management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience in the development of strategic and operational support services plans and their implementation in a professional work environment over a sustained period of time
• Critical and analytical thinking, decision making and strategic planning skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to plan and organize a substantial workload that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities in both development and emergency contexts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowing French is an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and make difficult decisions during through periods of change
• Leadership skills, including the ability to supervise, delegate, coach and mentor both individuals and teams.
• Competent level skills in HRIS (Taleo & Oracle), IT applications, & Project Management system,
• Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values

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

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

This position is on Child Safeguarding- Level 3:  The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs. Or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ANTI-HARASSMENT Policy

We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.

SCI takes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.

Application Information: https://rwanda.savethechildren.net/careers/details?jid=71641

The deadline for receiving applications is 30th November 2021.

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

*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *

*Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process*

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