SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGES INTERNATIONAL 
is recruiting 
HUMAN RESOURCES & ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR (F/M) – BANJUL 

Description du poste

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation for over 134 SOS Children’s Villages associations worldwide. As a non-governmental social development organisation we help children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education and health. In order to further satisfy this responsibility, we are seeking for our Regional Office WCAF a dynamic

Human Resources & Organisation Development Advisor (f/m) –Banjul Cluster (Gambia, Cape-Verde, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry and Sierra Leone)
International Office Region West & Central Africa
Location: Dakar/Senegal

Mission of the position:
The Human Resources & Organisation Development Advisor drives the strategic support and development of HR in the region, to support the achievement of organisational goals.
He/she works closely with national associations in their cluster to build their capacity and to support the implementation of HR strategic objectives in the national association in line with the General Secretariat and International policies.
He/she works towards a flawless roll-out and execution of global strategic objectives, policies, processes and projects and their translation into national requirements where necessary.

Key performance areas and main responsibilities:
The HR/OD Advisor will be responsible for a given number of Member Associations within the Region and therefore he/she will work under the direction of the International Director of HROD, WCAF

• In liaison with the Children’s Villages Representative the HROD Advisor is responsible for supporting Member Associations 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.
• The HROD Advisor delivers HR & OD input to the Member Associations strategic & annual plan mainly through the appropriate Children’s Villages Representative.
• The HROD Advisor leads processes and initiatives aiming at achieving the set targets in his/ her area of responsibility.
• The HROD Advisor is responsible for leading, developing, and supporting the National HR network, supporting cross-national knowledge sharing, and ensuring capacity building of co-workers.
• The HROD Advisor supports Member Associations in recruiting, orienting, leading and developing their heads of HR.
• The HROD Advisor actively contributes to Regional HROD actions according to the Regional support plan.

Profil du poste

Requirements:

• At least 5 year experience in a similar position or in high position (Director of HR function, Business Partners or Head of HR department)
• At least bachelor degree in Human Resources Management/Law/Social Science or any relevant degree in relation with the position
• Fluent in both French/English
• Ability to give advice and direction at a national/regional level
• Experience in managing teams in a fast-paced and multicultural environment
• Virtual management skills and knowledge of collaboration tools
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to travel (20%)

Dossiers de candidature

If you are interested in this position, please send your detailed e-mail application (CV+Cover letter IN ENGLISH) by 15 May 2017 at the latest to jobs.iorwcaf@sos-kd.org
“HROD Advisor, Banjul cluster“ title must be mentioned in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Female candidates are encouraged