People and Culture Director
World Vision
International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization
implementing development programs in over 15 Districts of Rwanda.
This is a senior
leadership position based in the Head Office- Kigali and reporting to the
National Director.
This position will
actively facilitate the development of organizational capacity, sharing of
knowledge and services, organizational change and development for a large
organization.
The major
responsibilities include:
- Developing and
leading the implementation of People and Culture strategy consistent with
the World Vision regional strategy and functional objectives.
- Designing People
and Culture policies, systems and procedures in compliance with local
labour environment and World Vision standards and guidelines.
- Designing and
executing appropriate compensation system through development of
compensation and benefit policies, principles and practices.
- Strengthening
organizational Christian identity and sustaining a high performance
culture that is capable of successfully meeting the strategic goals of the
organization.
- Leading
recruitment and selection through work force planning, facilitation of
interviews and employee orientation systems.
- Handling
disciplinary policies and processes and counsel employees and line
managers in effective use of organizational policies and processes.
- Facilitation of
organizational learning and development by developing career &
leadership development framework, policies and practices.
- Designing and
executing integrated Succession and Talent management system in the
organization to promote staff development and leadership succession.
- Designing and
facilitating organizational culture change that promotes excellence in
execution.
Required
qualifications and experience:
- Committed
Christian with evidence of mature faith.
- Aware and
willing to support the organization in the pursuit of World Vision’s
mission statement and have personal and family lifestyles that are
consistent with the organizational core values.
- Post Graduate
degree qualification and/or professional qualification in Organizational
Development, Psychology, and Development studies, Leadership, Human
Resource Development or a MBA.
- In depth
understanding of all areas of HR management and staff development, and
knowledge of HR and OD practices, group processes and dynamics and able to
apply it in Rwanda context.
- At least 8 — 10
years experience in Organizational Development and HR development or
related fields, in a complex, international organization preferably in NGO
context.
- Significant
senior level leadership experience in an international environment,
preferably in East Africa.
- Ability to apply
a broad based understanding of key business fundamentals with knowledge of
World Vision strategic relationships and the business/political
environment.
- Ability to apply
the knowledge of all relevant employment laws in order to develop, monitor
and redesign HR policies and practices.
- Ability to work
in diverse cultural context and adapt behavior and provide mature
leadership.
High proficiency in
English language — both verbal and written.
Salary commensurate with qualification and experience.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their curriculum vitae with copies of academic transcripts to wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org within 15 days from the date of advertisement.
As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.
All employment is
conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible.
