Regional Human Resources Manager - Badakhshan

About Aga Khan Foundation

Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private international, nonprofit, and non-denominational development agency. It seeks sustainable solutions to long term problems of poverty, with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous, coastal and other resource poor areas across the world. Concentrating its efforts in health, education, rural development and strengthening civil society sectors, AKF’s approach is based on long-term commitment that is maintained through political and social uncertainty. 
Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan is part of a dynamic network of development agencies currently operating in over 30 countries across Central and South Asia and East and West Africa. AKF,A currently manages and implements the largest, multi-sectoral development programme within the network and has built a strong reputation with the Government of Afghanistan, donors and local partners in a number of technical fields. At present, it is seeking an exceptional individual to fill the position of Regional Human Resources Manager - Badakhshan at its Regional Office Badakhshan.

Job Summary

To provide leadership, capacity building, and management to the regional human resources department and staff and for all human resources related matters in the region

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads appropriate implementation of the HR policies in conjunction with line managers in the Region, and also that updates on HR policies and procedures are appropriately communicated to them 
• Leads the appropriate implementation of HR administration matters; including to ensure that human resource information, database, and files are managed appropriately, effectively, and efficiently. 
• Ensure that the recruitment, induction, exit, and staff (manpower) planning processes are appropriately implemented 
• Ensure that the performance management processes are appropriately implemented, which would include performance evaluation, performance planning, and succession processes. 
• Provide appropriate technical support to all staffs, particularly the line management, in all HR relevant matters 
• Ensure that regional HR database and information are appropriately updated and that reports are appropriately developed and shared consistently on-time with the RPM and the HR Department at the National Program Office (NPO). 
• Provide operational and strategic input and advice on human resources matters to the Regional Senior Management Team and the NPO HR Department 
• Provide support and facilitation on technical and take lead on non-technical HR development initiatives and activities across the region, and ensure that the processes are appropriately implemented in coordination with the relevant parties and in reference to the staff development plans and budgets. 
• Ensure that all staffs has the necessary comprehension of the policies, procedures, and best practices, particularly the ones relevant to HR 
• Provide support and facilitation to all staffs, particularly the line management, in matters relevant to employee and organizational relations matters and ensures that the processes are done appropriately, which would include efforts in strengthening of regional team in general, conduct (disciplinary), wellbeing/welfare, and grievance matters. 
• Liaising / Coordinating with the other AKDN Agencies, NGOs and Governmental Agencies as required 

• Provide appropriate and timely feedback, inputs, and advice to sectors, the RPM, and relevant stakeholders on HR relevant matters which support program development initiatives and activities; which would include organizational / operational structuring and staffing, resourcing (recruitment), internal staff mobilization, and retention. 
• Reviews and provide timely feedback & support, on budgets relevant to HR in coordination with RPM and 
Finance Department, 
• Participate in and provide input and advice on HR relevant matters on the budget and yearly plan of operation (YPO) 
• Leads and provide support on initiatives and activities relevant to compensation and benefits matters in close coordination with the Regional programme manager and other management team members and ensures that the processes are done appropriately; which would include: internal salary review, periodic non-periodic salary changes, make recommendations on grade, assign salaries, and maintaining internal equity. 
• Manage and supervise the regional HR team 
• Make decisions on day-to-day HR operational matters

Qualification

• Excellent interpersonal skills, people person, diplomatic, persuasive, firm, mature, analytical, detailed, organized, creative, service and quality oriented, proactive, persistent, and open minded 
• A minimum of 5 years experience of managing HR function and unit in a multicultural international organization with large numbers of staff 
• Proven ability to review, develop, and ensure consistent implementation of HR systems and approaches which fit with the current and future needs of the organization and which promote a working environment which staff to develop their capacity to the maximum level. 
• Proven ability to develop an excellent working relationship and coordination with internal and external partners and stakeholders particularly the ones relevant to the function, and to ensure compliance to national regulations, international best practices, and the spirit / fundamental principles of the organization 
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Fluent in English both in written and spoken, and familiar with MS Office applications & organizational softwares. Ability to speak Dari / Pashto is an advantage 
• Proven ability to apply multidimensional approach in assessing and dealing with current and future challenges and to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in teams in stressful situations and environment 
• Proven ability to work as an HR generalist with solid experience in managing major domains of HR, preferably in an international development organization working in conflict / post-conflict, culturally diverse, and geographically challenging environment 

Skills

Submission Guideline

Application: Applicants meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a cover letter along with their CV no later than January 15, 2013
Through our Career Centre: http://www.akdn.org/careers 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.