Human Resources Advisor

Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Wed, 25 Feb 2015

Job Details:

Organisation: Save the Children - International

Deadline Wed, 11 Mar 2015

Job type: Contract

Location: South Sudan

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Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 12 months

The post holder is a key member of the Country Office Human Resources team and in close collaboration with the HR and Administration Director, you will be responsible for supporting and advising the country programme on the various HR processes and systems. This includes support and advice in setting up or enhancing Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, employee orientation and induction, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits and Employee Relations.he role:


Qualifications and experience

  • Minimum of 5 years in a generalist HR management role; minimum of 2 years’ experience in the international role.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human resources, general management or business administration.
  • Technical skills in most if not all aspects of human resource management with a focus on Recruitment and Selection, Learning and Development, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits and HR Policies
  • Demonstrated ability to work in multi-cultural situations and/or multi-locational settings using a collaborative approach
  • Demonstrated ability in designing, implementing and evaluating emergency HR management system
  • Proven ability to handle challenging work load
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Conversant in practical Human Resource Information System and other relevant soft-wares
  • Fluency in English

Commitment to Save the Children values

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.


Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jkingara.40543.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com


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