Sr. People and Organization Development Manager in DRC

The World Wide Fund for Nature seeks a

 Sr. People and Organization Development Manager in DRC 
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the largest independent conservation organizations in the world. WWF is an international NGO committed to environmental protection. The global conservation organization, active in almost 100 countries, has been working in the Congo Basin in Central Africa for more than 20 years.
Our mission is to stop the environmental degradation in the world and build a future where humans live in harmony with nature.

For our office in DRC, we are looking for a Senior People & Organization Development (POD) Manager who will ensure that WWF DRC applies the highest standards in Human Resources Management in order to facilitate the implementation of its Conservation strategy in alignment with Country regulations and WWF CARPO POD Policies. He/she will do so by:

• Implementing the Human Resources Management component of the WWF DRC Strategic Plan;
• Supporting management to attract, recruit, develop and retain the right talent for delivering the strategy and build program and leadership capacity;
• Implementing effective human resources organizational and management structures, policies and processes in alignment with WWF CARPO policies & procedures and DRC legal standards.

Location: The position is based in Kinshasa - DRC

Main responsibilities:Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Sr. People and Organization Manager’s major duties and responsibilities will include:
• Managing recruitment processes in collaboration with hiring managers; interviewing candidates for management and senior positions ensuring compliance with standards in resourcing, recruiting, orientation practices, contracting procedures;
• Coordinating talent management efforts in coordination with WWF’s regional Talent management process;
• Ensuring the regular review and appropriate application of levels of personnel financial compensation and benefits;
• Ensuring relationships with Labour Authorities and other partners;
• Ensuring that all Field Programme locations operate in strict application of the employment laws and regulations in force and  that the policies and procedures are adapted, where necessary, to reflect these laws and regulations
• Ensuring that all Programme locations apply the established WWF CARPO POD  Policies & Procedures, Ethics code and other global HR related policies in force in the organization.

What you need:Required Qualifications
Required Functional Skills    • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in HR, administration, Business Management or other related fields;
• At least 7 years of professional experience in HR in DRC (min 3 years in a supervisory position);
• Proven track record HR administration and management;
• Knowledge of the institutional, legal and policy framework of employment and HR management in DRC.

Required Behavioural Skills • Strong skills in management and HR administration
• Good guidance, counselling and negotiation skills at all levels;
• Experience of working in a matrix organization;
• Integrity and customer orientation;
• Good knowledge of Ms Office suite;
• Adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.

How to apply?Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send a cover letter and a detailed CV to the address recruitcarpo@wwfcarpo.org.The subject should read SPODM or application will not be considered.

Please note that only candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted. If you have not been contacted six (06) weeks after closing, consider your application unsuccessful.

Deadline for applications: May 24, 2013 at the latest.

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce