Myanmar: Head of Organisational and Staff Development

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 1 year

The role

The Head of Organisational and Staff Development will be accountable for the provision of effective HR services in both emergencies and development programming contexts focusing on staff/organisation development.

The main areas of responsibility of this roles will be:

• HR strategy, plan and systems
• Performance and talent management
• Staff development and staff engagement
• Leadership, change management
• Organisational structure and culture
• Strategic workforce planning

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 6 years' experience in Human Resources in at least 2 countries (or with a multi country remit)
• Substantial knowledge and experience on Learning and Development, Performance Management and overall capacity building
• Understanding and knowledge of organisational development and/or change management
• Strong experience of managing organisational projects, including design and implementation of policies
• Proven ability to design and implement an HR strategy

Management:

• Significant people management skills/experience and proven ability to create an environment which encourages team-working and motivates a team across various geographical areas.
• At least 3 years of management experience
• Proven track record of building staff capacity
• Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a relevant field, or/and professional qualification such as CIPD

Communication and Technical Skills

• Ability to interact and influence a variety of stakeholders, including Directors and Head Office
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Experience of managing disciplinary cases
• Willingness to travel to field offices and work in difficult environment according to travel requirements

General:

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation developing effective working relationships to deliver outstanding results for children
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles.
• Willingness and capability to comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies, including the Child Safeguarding Policy
• High sense of personal integrity, discretion and good judgement

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'gumayam.40528.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'