Regional Human Resources Manager - Badakhshan

Title	Regional Human Resources Manager - Badakhshan
Location	Afghanistan
Programme	All
Agency	Aga Khan Foundation
Deadline	15 Jan 2013

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, international, non-denominational agencies founded by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Network's organisations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to culture, rural development and the promotion of private-sector enterprise. AKDN is dedicated to improving living conditions and opportunities for the poor, without regard to faith, origin or gender. More information....

The Position

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 Regional Director Badakhshan 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.

Provide appropriate and timely feedback, inputs, and advice to sectors, the Regional Director Badakhshan, 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.

The Requirements

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.

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