People & Culture Director Job Vacancy at World Vision Ghana

Job Title:    People & Culture Director - Ghana    Application Deadline Date:    15 Jul 2012
Position Location:    Accra    Position Start Date:    10 Sep 2012
Region:    Africa\West Africa    Position End Date:    09 Sep 2014
Requisition Category:    International    Recruitment Priority:    Need Immediately
Country Name:    Ghana    Program/Office Name:    WV Ghana
City/Province:    Accra    Employee Type:    Contract
Job Grade Level:    172    Recruitment Status:    Advertising in Progress
Is this a family post?    Family - Spouse with Children       
        Requisition Num:    2012AFWSHAD-8VMBYJ


PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To provide leadership and management on all aspects of the organization’s human resource and organizational development functions ensuring the National Office applies the good practice of stewardship by adequately and timely complying to the partnership’s recruitment procedures and guidelines and maximizing utilization of the resources for which they are budgeted for at all levels in the organization; Advise, facilitate and support the country leadership team in establishing country strategies and create organizational culture that encourages and rewards continuous learning and innovation, and which is firmly rooted in WVI’s Vision, Mission and Core Values.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

        Develop and facilitate fair and effective recruitment & selection process in WV Ghana (including job analyses, job descriptions, and recruitment procedures) in line with Regional resourcing standards.
        Develop country HR strategic plan in line with Global P&C strategy & Regional P&C priorities & WV Ghana business strategy
        Develop annual P&C program implementation plan & budget
        Liaise and attend Trade disputes; represent the organization in proceedings of the Industrial Court and all Ministry of Labour Arbitration, where WV Ghana is an interested party in line with Ghana Labour Laws.
        Embed a culture of effective performance management that is in line with WVI’s Coaching for Performance (CFP) principles
        Develop, review and update human resource policies, procedures and systems and ensure that it is within national and WV Partnership standards.
        Manage compensation & benefits in line with WV Global Total Rewards Policy
        Lead, develop and facilitate effective corrective action procedures in WVGhana – including resolution of staff conflicts and grievances, and ensuring that staff have access to appropriate counseling interventions, as required.
        Ensure appropriate staff support and care through various relevant initiatives including the implementation of a Staff Care Management/ Peer Support Program.
        Implement WVI human resource information system that will ensure confidentiality and systematic documentation of information to enhance management decisions
        Network with other NGOs and organizations and identify potential resources that could contribute to WVGhana’s initiatives.
        Effectively participate as a member of the National Senior Leadership team
        Effectively participate as a member of the Regional People & Culture Leadership Forum



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

        REQUIRED:
        Masters degree preferably in Human Resources/Occupational Psychology, Business Administration with specialisation in HR or relevant equivalent.
        Knowledge of and/or experience across the portfolio desirable as a generalist HR background.
        At least 8 years related HR leadership experience
        Has managed a sizeable team successfully & has carried responsibility for developing staff.
        Has a special interest in diversity & inclusion.
        Senior HR generalist with experience of working in a fast paced environment
        Has had project administration experience
        Human resource auditing skills
        Knowledge and/or experience of implementing Talent management, diversity & inclusion programs
        Experience with work force planning models or systems
        Worked on the implementation of an Human resources information systems
        Ability to conduct surveys and assess learning and development program design and content.
        Training delivery skills
        Excellent verbal & written communications skills
        Knowledge and application of labour law is essential

        PREFERRED:
        Experience in an International NGO
How to Apply;
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/B721534428BEED5088257A290046BAF3?OpenDocument