Country: Iraq
Closing date: 24 Jul 2019
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
The Role
We are looking for a Senior Human Resource Manager to interpret country strategy to develop and implement operational plans to enhance the organisation’s performance through its people. Working closely with Country leadership, Programme and Project Managers to deliver high-quality HR support, and capacity building of national HR staff. Lead on the development of the Iraq human resource strategy that includes organisation development, Talent management, succession planning and emergency response.
What we are looking for
Our next Senior Human Resource Manager will require:
- Essential
• Undergraduate degree as well as an advanced degree from a recognized university/ college in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Social Sciences or any other area that can bring an added value to the related job. However, solid progressive experience in Human Resources will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Substantial knowledge and experience of general human resource management with expertise in providing a superior, proactive, business-focused service
• Substantial knowledge and experience of organizational development, especially capacity building and skills transfer, learning and development and knowledge management. Experience in creating a learning and sharing environment.
• Demonstrable working knowledge and experience on organizational development practices and techniques, from organizational diagnosis, design, transformation and related solution modelling.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting gender equity and diversity and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.
• Flexibility in terms of travel and working hours is a requirement of this role with the possibility of working away from the office.
• Substantial experience in a similar role – preferably in an insecure environment.
Desirable
• Relevant post-graduate academic qualification in human resource management, organizational development, psychology or related discipline (where appropriate in the local context).
• Knowledge of Iraq in terms of its political, economic and social trends plus a good understanding of the key development and humanitarian issues in the region.
We offer
This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Human Resources Department, to act as a key contributor as a part of the Country Management Team Proactively participate in strategic discussions and planning relating to the direction and progress of the Iraq Programme. Providing advice and counsel on all HR business processes and systems. , to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields etc, training and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
How to apply:
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and respond to three key questions related to your experience. Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your responses to the above questions. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
For more information, please visit this link:
https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/senior-human-resource-manager-int5766/10962/description/