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Human Resources Advisor for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector - THE HAGUE

SNV is looking for a:
Human Resources Advisor for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector
Based in The Hague, Dutch contract
We are looking for a Human Resources Advisor to complete our team who would like to take on the challenge to support the transformation of SNV’s Human Resources base into a flexible workforce and develop the competencies of our staff.
Our HR team is supporting the recruitment and deployment of key staff in our expertise areas (Agriculture, Renewable Energy and WASH) globally. This position is a senior position leading the WASH sector support and providing general assigned HR services, reporting to the Head of HR.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  
  • Develops and (after approval) executes HR workforce plan for the WASH sector aligned to the global HR strategy within the given financial budget and timelines;
  • Builds, manages and maintains external and internal pools of candidates to quickly meet current and future workforce needs
  • Coordinates deployment and recruitment of employees in the sector in line with sector business needs and sector HR plans and policies;
  • Ensures continuous professional development of staff through performance management, talent management and learning and development plans in order to build a pipeline of current and future available professionals;
  • Supports line management, and HR staff in our countries with advice on HR issues and acts as an effective sparring partner;
  • Leads or participates in global HR projects;
  • Supports Business Development by ensuring that CVs and information on staff is up to date in the database and by providing input for the resourcing of proposals;
  • Develops and maintains knowledge on HR related issues and stimulates knowledge sharing;
  • Collects, analyses and reports on HR data for steering of the sector workforce by management;


REQUIREMENTS
  • Academic degree in a relevant discipline;
  • Seasoned HR professional with understanding of development aid and international HR;
  • Relevant HR work experience and up-to-date network in the WASH sector;
  • Organizational Sensitivity; able to create support and commitment in implementing organizational change
  • A flexible team player who is efficient, service oriented and communicates well;
  • Track record in project management;
  • Fluent in English (both spoken and written).
  • Must be able to travel occasionally.

CONTRACT INFORMATION
Starting date: ASAP
Length of contract: 1 year initially
Location: The Hague, the Netherlands
This is a local position. Applicants need to be eligible for work in the EU or be in possession of a relevant work permit.

How to apply
Please apply by clicking on https://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/331087 and completing your application in our in-house recruitment systembefore May 5, 2015.

More information about SNV
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation, funded from public and private sources. SNV was founded in the Netherlands in 1965 and currently works in 38 countries world-wide. SNV is a specialized advisory services and knowledge-brokering organisation. We provide capacity development support to local and national organisations at the government, non-government and private sector levels. SNV provides advisory services in the sectors Agriculture, Water Sanitation & Hygiene and Renewable Energy/Climate Change.

For more information, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org
Closing date: 
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Type of contract: 
Local