Associate Director - Human Resources & Administration at APIN

Job Description

• Reporting to the Deputy CEO – Operations, the job holder shall develop and coordinate HR and administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes for the organization.
• She/he shall work with a high level of independence and exercise a high degree of initiative and influence.

Job Task

• Collaborate with the organization’s management in defining initiatives by having an excellent understanding of the organization’s objectives, issues, needs, and key success factors.
• Develop organization-specific policies and practices; actively participate in setting the human resources and administrative strategy for planning processes, and actively promote best practices.
• Design and lead strategies for facilitating organizational and behavioral change. Perform needs assessment and process improvement; make recommendations on organizational design and development issues; establish metrics and monitor trends.
• Coordinate the personnel & administrative functions of the organization – recruitment, selection, job placement, induction of new staff, career development, remunerations and disengagements
• Investigate employee relations issues and initiate appropriate resolution; recommend and facilitate effective solutions in alignment with applicable policies and laws; assess risk to the organization and identify compliance issues. Advise staff on organizational and employee relations issues.
• Participate in setting organizational objectives and goals, and design performance management system for the organization. Provide relevant training and guidance to managers and employees.
• Identify, direct, and/or deliver the training and development planning for employees; lead organizational and team effectiveness assessment.
• Direct talent management program (recruitment, staffing plans and retention), and provide effective recruitment methods for assigned areas.
• Oversee processes for compensation, benefits, leave, and work-place health and safety issues. Act as a resource to others in organization, and oversee the accurate documentation and retention of recordkeeping.
• Manage the performance of direct team members. Set team objectives, priorities, and resources to align with department objectives.
• Monitor adherence to policies and regulations

Qualification and Experience

• A Bachelor and Master's degree or MBA in Social Sciences or Humanities. Membership and certification of relevant professional institutes like CIPM, SHRM or CIPD.
• A minimum of 15 years cognate working experience of which at least 5 years’ experience at senior management position in a large organization with experience in design and implementation of progressive HR and administrative strategies, systems, procedures and practices.
• Also a good experience preferably In an international NGO would be an added advantage.