Regional People & Culture Business Partner
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
World Vision
Human Resource
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Talent Management (25%)
• Coordinate implementation of Talent Management strategies; i.e., Talent Assessments, talent development and succession planning at EARO and across Field Offices in line with WV and statutory requirements.
• Provide analysed reports on talent management initiatives using multiple sources of People & Culture Information system.
• In liaison with line managers, assess and prioritize staff learning/training and development needs at the EARO and lead development of appropriate learning and development programs/solutions.
• Provide advice and guidance to EARO Managers on the current development needs of individuals and teams and provide advice on appropriate development activities.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with external service providers on talent management and development.
• Keep up-to-date on training and development trends and best practices.
• Learning and Development (25%)
• Facilitate mutual learning between National Offices within East Africa Region by disseminating best practices in People and Culture.
• Support continuous learning through documentation of successful HR models and practices in East Africa region.
• Coordinate Implementation of the Leadership Development Programs across the Region.
• Integrate Learning and Development practices with Performance Management, Talent Management and Leadership Development.
• Deliver innovative and relevant learning solutions for regional people managers and NO senior managers using internal and external platforms.
• Monitor, evaluate and report at leadership level on progress of implementation and enhancement of leader and manager competency development.
• Coordinate region wide 360 leadership surveys to enhance leadership competencies and drive mindset and behaviour change in collaboration with the global leadership development team.
• Facilitate the implementation of development activities for identified talent pools to support succession planning in line with the leadership development plans.
• Develop relevant metrics to analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services offered ensuring their relevancy to the overall mission of the organization as well as short- and long-term strategic objectives.
• Performance Management (20%)
• Promote a performance culture at the EARO through capacity building of staff/managers on understanding of the process and methodology(ies).
• In conjunction with line managers and P&C Director, coordinate and ensure timely implementation of the partnering for performance cycle in line with WV policies and procedures.
• Oversee computation and implementation of merit increase across the Region in line with WV policies, procedures and local laws.
• Consolidate and regularly avail performance management information for use in management decision making.
• Coordinate implementation of performance consequence management actions at the EARO.
• Provide technical guidance on performance management across the Region.
• Organizational Culture and Change Management (10%)
• Develop and coordinate initiatives that support adoption of World Vision’s culture, values and Our Promise mindset and behaviours by leadership and all staff.
• Coordinate the implementation of the reward and recognition program at EARO.
• Provide technical support in the design and delivery of change management initiatives at the EARO.
• Develop and implement an internal communication strategy so that People and Culture issues are communicated effectively on a regular basis at EARO.
• Provide technical support in the review of systems, structures, policies and procedures that enhance a good organisational culture and working environment.
• Employee Relations (10%)
• Coordinate timely investigations of grievances and disciplinary issues at EARO and facilitate mediation and inquiries and ensure conclusion and responses to the parties involved.
• Sensitisation of staff on the code of conduct and alignment.
• Ensuring that staff are aware of the reporting protocols in case of grievances.
• Act as focal point for reporting and management on allegations at EARO.
• Support to International Assignees (10%)
• Facilitate international staff work permit application process, renewal and other related documentation.
• Maintain and updated the resident permit database.
• Keeping abreast of changes as pertains to resident documents and advising International Assignees accordingly.
• WV Point Person with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and immigration on staffing matters.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• At least three years related People & Culture experience in an INGO.
• Minimum of at least 5 years’ experience in all areas of P & C management and staff development.
• Senior HR generalist with experience of working in a regional/ global environment.
• Has had project administration experience in a global context.
• Learning & development facilitation and auditing skills.
• Knowledge and/or experience of implementing talent management, diversity & inclusion programs at major organizations.
• Direct experience in facilitating organizational change and P & C interventions.
• Experience with work force planning models or systems.
• Training design, delivery & measuring impact skills.
• Direct experience in working with multicultural teams.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and modules development skills.
• Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource, Psychology, Org. Development or any relevant field.
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Org. Leadership or Org. Development or any relevant field will be an added advantage.
• HR Professional certification.
• Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
• Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills.
• Willing to challenge the status quo.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner, passion for excellence, excellent writing and presentation skills combined with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy,
• Team player.
• Influencing & very good organisational abilities.
• Proven ability to develop people in a cross-cultural setting is preferred.
• Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
• Office based with 30% across the region.
• Physical Requirements
• Must be in good physical health to travel and work in hardship contexts.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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