ROLE PURPOSE :
The HR Manager shares in the overall responsibility for the management of Human Resources Services in the Country Office (CO). In his/her capacity will be accountable for the provision of effective HR services in both emergencies and development programming contexts. He/she will contribute to the achievement of the country office strategy, guarantee appropriate recruitment, retention and succession of staff.

Ensure that the Country office complies with Labor law as well as SCI Human Resources systems, policies and guidelines.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :
Policies and Procedures :
- Provide strategic human resource orientation to management;
- Supervise the Human Resources function to ensure that advice and support are provided to managers and staff on interpretation and application of policies and procedures and on other HR related matters;
- Supervise the development of dual mandate HR practices and processes aligned with the organisation's overall strategy and SCI Essential standards to meet the evolving needs of the organisation;
- Provide ethical oversight across the Country Office;
- Ensure that all staff have updated personal files;
- Ensure that staff and Save the Children partners/consultants are aware of and adhere to Save the Children International core policies;
- Participate to the maintenance of updated information on staff salaries, allowances and income tax calculations in compliance with current laws and regulations;
- Ensure that local and international staff benefits are applied as required;
- As point of contact of local staff medical insurance, ensure that required actions are taken and followed up;
- Monitor and advise on disciplinary matters in accordance with the Internal rules and established policies and procedures;
- Mediate conflict, grievances and harassment cases.

Staff Recruitment and Retention :
- Ensure appropriate recruitment, retention and succession of staff including orientation programmes;
- Ensure implementation of compensation system, participate in salary regular reviews;
- Ensure through thorough review that employment terms, conditions and practices are fair, consistent, and appropriate to the context;
- Prepare terms and conditions of employment and issue all employment and consultancy contracts;
- In collaboration with line managers, ensure that all new staff have an induction programme.

Performance Management and Staff Development :
- Ensure that performance reviews are conducted regularly by supervisors; provide training and advise to managers on effective implementation of performance management, this includes:

- Ensure the effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;
- Coordinate coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
- Helps in recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;
- Ensure the documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/work plans
- Analyse on an ongoing basis the organisational staffing profile and, in conjunction with senior managers, advising on job holder competencies and skills in light of changing contexts and content
- Providing guidance on staff capacity building and in formulating the annual training calendar, and offering expert facilitation of in-house training programs such as performance management workshops and orientation programmes.
- Ensure that staff have access to HR guidance on individual development opportunities arising from performance review feedback and personal career development interests.

SAUVEGARDE :
Supervise the Safeguarding & HR Officer in implementing safeguarding activities;
Provide guidances on safeguarding protocols, policies and practices.

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