POSITION SUMMARY
As a highly valued member of the Global HR team, the Regional Human Resources Manager, PHIA will report to and work collaboratively with the Director, Human Resources and Country Director to support and partner with diverse, dynamic, and dedicated colleagues globally as we strive to improve the health of families and communities around the world.
In partnership with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ICAP will conduct Population-based HIV Impact Assessments (PHIA) in specific PEPFAR-supported countries. Each PHIA will define the status of the national HIV epidemic, guide allocation of resources based on evidence, and integrate capacity building of country stakeholders in the design, conduct, analysis, and use of PHIAs.
The Regional Human Resources Manager will provide support to HR practitioners based in country offices implementing PHIA. S/he will ensure adherence to country-specific policies and procedures as well as ICAP Standard Operating Procedures, local labor law requirements and prevailing employment practices.
This position is grant funded.
Location : Sub-Saharan Africa
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
Recruitment and Onboarding
- Provides recruitment support and guidance for country office based positions while developing innovative techniques to refine sourcing and attract highly qualified candidates
- Support country office start-up in collaboration with the technical, program, and operations teams
- Ensures that international assignees are oriented and onboarded appropriately
Compensation and Benefits
- Collaborates with country office HR practitioners to determine salary offers based on approved salary scales, salary survey data for new positions as well as internal equity to ensure competitiveness within the local market
- Supports Director, Human Resources and country office leadership in maintaining an attractive allowances and benefits plan for country office based employees that reflect national operating contexts and organizational needs
Legal and Compliance
- Facilitates interactions with and seeks guidance from local legal counsel(s) to interpret national labor and taxation laws and prevailing HR practices so that ICAP’s missions and values are reflected and organizational risk is reduced
- Assists country management teams in ensuring compliance with local labor law, ICAP Standard Operating Procedures and Columbia University policies
Employee Relations and Performance Management
- Partners with ICAP HR practitioners and country office leadership in order to navigate and resolve sensitive and complex matters involving ICAP employees, consultants and stakeholders
- Propose solutions, tools, and strategies that foster positive, supportive working environments globally
- Establish relationships within the ICAP Global HR network as well as with country office leadership built on trust and open communication
- Monitor and support a performance management approach that encourages regular feedback and career development
- Provides guidance and support to country office management teams on employee retrenchment plans prior to or during periods when staffing reductions are necessary
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field, strongly preferred
- HR Certification highly desired
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources at a global non-governmental organization supporting multiple countries
- Familiarity with labor laws in countries in which ICAP implements program
- Experience with USG and/or international donor funded organizations
- Demonstrated experience acting as a partner to diverse populations based in multiple offices
- Ability to exercise sound judgement that takes into account cultural sensitivities
- Professional experience preferably in sub Saharan Africa and/or Asia
- Maintains high level of confidentiality on all matters
- Demonstrated skills in negotiation, coaching, and influencing
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint), applicant tracking systems, and HRIS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency in written and spoken French or Portuguese highly desirable
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Up to 60% domestic and international travel per fiscal year