Freshminds
Job title:
Head of HR
Company
Freshminds
Job description
Our client is an NGO working on education programmes in several African countries working to improve early childhood care and education. They are seeking an interim Head of HR and L&D to join the team.You will be reporting into the Head of Operations/COO, and be accountable for all HR, people and organisational requirements to enable the organisation to reach its strategic goals. This will include identifying and driving strategic and tactical HR initiatives, as well as supporting other programmes that will have an impact on the organisation and its people.You will manage a team including an L&D Manager, HR Coordinator, Travel Coordinator and HR Officer.Responsibilities:
- Work with leadership to create an HR strategy (and related initiatives) that build the capabilities and capacity of the organisation to deliver on strategic goals
- Create a collaborative working environment and culture
- Continue to develop a culture that supports our growth strategy
- Develop the Performance Management strategy and approach (process, systems and behaviours)
- Support the L&D Manager to create a Leadership Development and Learning Development strategy
- Ensure that there is a full suite of accessible. up to date HR policies that are compliant with all legislation within the countries they operate in
Requirements:
- Be an excellent people person with significant strategic HR and people management experience
- Experience of working in the global South that has a diverse workforce and operates in challenging environments
- Experience leading an HR function within an NGO/social enterprise
- Ability to work across a diverse, multi-ethnicity team
- Ability to manage a complex and varied workload and to deliver under pressure
- Ability to travel frequently to Ghana and Uganda plus others across Africa
Details:
- Start date: ASAP
- Duration: 3 months with potential for extension
- Day rate: Up to £375Ltd / £275 PAYE
- Location: London or Africa (preferably East Africa)
Expected salary
Location
Totnes, Devon
Job date
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:34:45 GMT
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