Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Leadership

• Lead development and implementation of country-level HR strategy.
• Contribute to overall country strategy as a CMT member.
• Translate global HR frameworks into actionable country plans.
• Advise leadership on workforce risks and opportunities.
• Lead change management, restructuring, and growth initiatives.

2. HR Advisory & Organizational Design

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and performance management.
• Ensure fair application of HR policies.
• Support organizational structure design and optimization.
• Manage sensitive HR matters with sound judgment.

3. Compliance, Risk & Governance

• Ensure compliance with labor law, donor requirements, and internal policies.
• Manage disciplinary processes, grievances, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Identify HR risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support audits and ensure HR systems are audit-ready.

4. HR Operations & Systems

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, contracts, payroll coordination, and benefits.
• Maintain accurate HR data and reporting systems.
• Use HR analytics to support decision-making.
• Monitor HR service providers against performance and budget standards.

5. People Management & Talent Development

• Lead and develop the HR team.
• Oversee workforce planning and inclusive recruitment.
• Support performance management and succession planning.
• Promote learning, development, and staff wellbeing.
• Ensure safeguarding and duty of care standards are upheld.

6. Compensation & Benefits

• Ensure competitive and compliant reward systems.
• Align national staff policies with global frameworks.
• Apply sound financial judgment in compensation decisions.

Job Requirements

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience

• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an international NGO or development organization.
• At least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Proven experience managing HR teams in multicultural environments.
• Strong knowledge of labour law and HR best practices.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and HR reporting skills
• Excellent leadership and coaching ability
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Financial insight and budgeting understanding
• High integrity and confidentiality
• Strategic thinking and strong organizational ability
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and development impact

Additional Information

• Contract Type: National
• SNV conducts background and safeguarding checks.
• Equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Third-party mediation is not appreciated.

How to Apply

Apply online through the official SNV career page:

🔗 https://www.snv.org/careers/human-resources-manager-744000110732221