World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For two decades, World Vision has been working with urban and rural communities in all the 10 regions of Ghana to improve provision of water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices and quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

Description Of Job

Job Reference: DPC/WVG
Reports to: National Director

Job Summary:
To provide leadership and management on all aspects of the organization's human resource and organization development functions ensuring the National office applies the good practice and stewardship by adequately and timely complying to the partnership's recruitment procedures and guidelines and maximizing utilization of the resources for which they are budgeted for at all levels in the organization; Advise, facilitate and support the country leadership team in establishing country strategies and create organizational culture that encourages and rewards continuous learning and innovation, and which is firmly rooted in WVI's Vision, Mission and Core values.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Develop and facilitate fair and effective recruitment & selection process in WV Ghana (including job analysis, job descriptions, and recruitment procedures) in line with Regional resourcing standard
•  Develop country HR strategic plan in line with Global P&C strategy & Regional P&C priorities & WV Ghana business strategy
•  Develop annual P&C program implementation plan & budget
•  Liaise and attend Trade disputes; represent the organization in proceedings of the Industrial Court and Ministry of Labour Arbitration, where WV Ghana is an interested party in line with Ghana Labour Laws
•  Embed a culture of effective performance management in line with WVI's Coaching for Performance
•  Develop, review and update human resource policies, procedures and systems and ensure that it is within national and WV Partnership standards
•  Manage compensation & benefits in line with WV Global Total Rewards Policy Lead, develop and facilitate effective corrective action procedures in WV Ghana including resolution of staff conflicts and grievances, and ensuring staff have access to appropriate counseling interventions
•  Ensure appropriate staff support and care through various relevant initiatives including the implementation of a Staff Care Management/Peer Support Program
•  Implement WVI human resource information system that will ensure confidentiality and systematic documentation of information to enhance management decisions
•  Effectively participate as a member of the National Senior Leadership team
•  Effectively participate as a member of the Regional People & Culture Leadership Forum

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge skills & Abilities:

•  Education: Masters degree preferably in Human Resources/Occupational Psychology, Business Administration with specialization in HR  or relevant equivalent
•  Knowledge of and/or experience across the portfolio desirable as a generalist HR background
•  At least 8 years related HR leadership experience. Experience in an International NGO preferred

Skills & Abilities:

•  Has managed a sizeable team successfully & has carried responsibility for developing staff
•  Has a special interest in diversity & inclusion
•  Senior HR generalist with experience of working in a fast paced environment
•  Human resource auditing skills
•  Knowledge and/or experience of implementing Talent management, diversity & inclusion programs
•  Experience with work force planning models or systems
•  Ability to conduct surveys and assess learning and development program design and content
•  Excellent verbal & written communication skills
•  Knowledge and application of labour law is essential

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the job reference as the subject to:-

ghana@wvi.org

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply

Closing Date: 24th July, 2012