Islamic Relief
An international humanitarian organisation with operations in over thirty countries worldwide requires a:
Regional HR Manager – East Africa
Salary: Starting from £31,416 per annum (negotiable)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract: Permanent
Ref: RHRM-EA/HROD/1213
Requirements: Islamic Relief Worldwide are expanding it's Human Resources function to regional HR teams to maximise the impact of our work and to lead, performance manage and motivate the regional HR teams primarily across East Africa to ensure that they are aligned to the global strategy and regionalisation plan.The job holder will be required to work autonomously with limited supervision and be able to provide leadership, capacity building, and strategic direction to the regional human resources teams and local HR Managers and oversee human resources matters within the region.S(H)e will be a key member of the regional leadership team and will take shared responsibility for the transformation of the region to a new operating model whilst delivery IRW's strategy with the region. The Manager will act as a trusted partner of a Regional Director and their immediate team on all people related issues and meet the International Programmes Division standards. They will be accountable for the implementation of the Global HR strategy within the region and manage the delivery of a HR service that supports Country Directors and their teams.
Reporting to the Head of Human Resources of IRW, the successful candidate should have a degree in a management or social science related field, preferably in HRM or Business Studies. A post graduate qualification will be an advantage. A CIPD or equivalent professional qualification is required, although extensive and relevant HR experience may be considered.Interviews: We will look to schedule interviews at the earliest opportunity (likely January) with a view to making a decision soon after. Early applications are encouraged.If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW's values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our website www.islamic-relief.com and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.
Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. We will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf if you are selected.
Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.Closing Date: 10 January 2014
