Head of Human Resources Asia and Oceania
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BACKGROUND
Our goal is to deliver proactive and competent Human Resources supported by and through guidelines and procedures that enable IUCN Asia with all its diversity to reach its desired objectives.
The Head of Human Resources Asia and Oceania will spearhead and support line management in building and retaining a competent, motivated and productive workforce, fully resourced with talented managers and key specialists and with the capacity to achieve IUCN programme results, whilst ensuring that IUCN policies and global best practices in human resources management are implemented. To this end the key responsibilities include:
- Regional Director Support
- HR Strategic Leadership
- Regional HR Operations’ Hub Leadership
- HR Team Leadership
- Lead the management of all HR matters in the Asia and Oceania Region
- Regional HR Hub Operations Leadership
- Policy and Compliance Management
- Guidance and Advise on all HR matters
The Head of Human Resources Asia and Oceania will spearhead and support line management in building and retaining a competent, motivated and productive workforce, fully resourced with talented managers and key specialists and with the capacity to achieve IUCN programme results, whilst ensuring that IUCN policies and global best practices in human resources management are implemented. To this end the key responsibilities include:
- Regional Director Support
- HR Strategic Leadership
- Regional HR Operations’ Hub Leadership
- HR Team Leadership
- Lead the management of all HR matters in the Asia and Oceania Region
- Regional HR Hub Operations Leadership
- Policy and Compliance Management
- Guidance and Advise on all HR matters
JOB DESCRIPTION
Regional Director Support:
• Assist the Regional Director in setting the tone in the development and implementation of effective corporate strategies for better management and sustainability.
• Advise Regional Director on HR risk management issues, which may affect organisational performance, including issues relating to legal compliance, performance and conduct, and employee relations.
• Advise the Regional Director on all internal communications regarding any matter that affects staff including structural and policy changes as well as HR matters.
• Provide strategic advisory to the region’s senior leadership team as an active member of the Regional Management Committee (RMC).
• Provide routine HR reports to the RMC together with sound analysis of challenges, trends and recommendations to enable sound decision-making and support HR Officer and Focal Points to provide reports of a similar nature to country-level senior management.
• Advise the Regional Director on organisational design and coordinate consultative processes with respect to management structures, design and classification of positions, and workforce planning
• Take a lead role in coordinating strategic management reviews as these relate to people, culture and change together with the smooth and timely implementation of recommendations, with a particular responsibility for sound internal communications and mitigating and/or managing conflict.
HR Strategic Leadership
• Lead in the development of an organisational identity, culture and ethos that support the IUCN Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics for the Secretariat and IUCN’s Mission with an emphasis on equity, transparency, quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Oversee the development of workforce and talent acquisition plans, which anticipate and respond to the changing needs of Offices and Programmes.
• Review and approve workforce planning during project development cycle.
• Oversee the development and implementation of capacity building and career development programmes based on organisational and employee needs.
• Work in concert with the Global Human Resources Management Group (HRMG) towards compensation and benefit systems, which are equitable and reflect market values.
• Adopt a collaborative role with HRMG in rolling out key HR initiatives.
HR Operations Leadership for Regional Hub
• Hold the HR team technically accountable for effective and efficient provision of human resources services to all component units and office
• Manage an efficient and productive Regional HR team for Asia-Oceania Hub.
a. Oversee and review budget planning for HR teams/units in regional, sub regional and
country
b. the implementation and compliance with IUCN policies and procedures and best practices
with regard to all components of the HR management cycle.
c. Staff cost budgets and headcounts
d. Contracts administration and management
• Motivate and build the professional capacity of the HR team in Asia and Oceania , facilitating the cross exchange of knowledge and skills to ensure that HR has adequate capacity to deliver quality services and that the individual competencies of the team are shared and fully utilised. • Provide guidance, support, coaching and mentoring to the HR team in exercising their responsibilities, with a particular emphasis on crisis mitigation and grievance management.
• Develop capacity of the HR team to support line managers in people management and on-going appraisal processes and to provide strategic advice to senior management.
• Develop, maintain and enhance a common service level and problem-solving approach to HR operations across regions in consonance with global requirements.
• Manage the performance of Officers and Focal Points with direct and/or matrix reporting to the Head of Human Resources.
• As the HR Focal Point for Asia-Oceania Hub, work closely with IUCN HQ on the decentralisation of the HR function from HQ to the regional offices, acting as the interface on strategic policy matters concerning the HR function.
• Provide direct technical supervision to HR Officers and HR focal points as and when specified. • Advise line management as and when necessary
• Assist with conflict mitigation/management/resolution as, when and where necessary.
• Facilitate open communications with employees regarding all matters that affect employees and their employment.
• Ensure that HR functions and services in the region are monitored on a regular basis, and undertake periodic HR internal reviews and audits Perform coordination and supervision roles for administrative functions at the Regional Office, as may be assigned by the Regional Director
Policy and Compliance
• Lead in providing regional inputs to global initiatives for the development and/or enhancement of high quality and realistic HR policies, procedures and practices.
• Ensure that equal opportunity and gender concerns are incorporated in policies and given due regard in practice.
• Ensure that IUCN human resources management policies, procedures and Conditions of Service are aligned and comply with laws applicable to IUCN in its various locations across the region and that practices comply with requirements laid down by regulatory agencies, taking into account Host Country Agreements, where relevant.
• Assist the Regional Director in setting the tone in the development and implementation of effective corporate strategies for better management and sustainability.
• Advise Regional Director on HR risk management issues, which may affect organisational performance, including issues relating to legal compliance, performance and conduct, and employee relations.
• Advise the Regional Director on all internal communications regarding any matter that affects staff including structural and policy changes as well as HR matters.
• Provide strategic advisory to the region’s senior leadership team as an active member of the Regional Management Committee (RMC).
• Provide routine HR reports to the RMC together with sound analysis of challenges, trends and recommendations to enable sound decision-making and support HR Officer and Focal Points to provide reports of a similar nature to country-level senior management.
• Advise the Regional Director on organisational design and coordinate consultative processes with respect to management structures, design and classification of positions, and workforce planning
• Take a lead role in coordinating strategic management reviews as these relate to people, culture and change together with the smooth and timely implementation of recommendations, with a particular responsibility for sound internal communications and mitigating and/or managing conflict.
HR Strategic Leadership
• Lead in the development of an organisational identity, culture and ethos that support the IUCN Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics for the Secretariat and IUCN’s Mission with an emphasis on equity, transparency, quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Oversee the development of workforce and talent acquisition plans, which anticipate and respond to the changing needs of Offices and Programmes.
• Review and approve workforce planning during project development cycle.
• Oversee the development and implementation of capacity building and career development programmes based on organisational and employee needs.
• Work in concert with the Global Human Resources Management Group (HRMG) towards compensation and benefit systems, which are equitable and reflect market values.
• Adopt a collaborative role with HRMG in rolling out key HR initiatives.
HR Operations Leadership for Regional Hub
• Hold the HR team technically accountable for effective and efficient provision of human resources services to all component units and office
• Manage an efficient and productive Regional HR team for Asia-Oceania Hub.
a. Oversee and review budget planning for HR teams/units in regional, sub regional and
country
b. the implementation and compliance with IUCN policies and procedures and best practices
with regard to all components of the HR management cycle.
c. Staff cost budgets and headcounts
d. Contracts administration and management
• Motivate and build the professional capacity of the HR team in Asia and Oceania , facilitating the cross exchange of knowledge and skills to ensure that HR has adequate capacity to deliver quality services and that the individual competencies of the team are shared and fully utilised. • Provide guidance, support, coaching and mentoring to the HR team in exercising their responsibilities, with a particular emphasis on crisis mitigation and grievance management.
• Develop capacity of the HR team to support line managers in people management and on-going appraisal processes and to provide strategic advice to senior management.
• Develop, maintain and enhance a common service level and problem-solving approach to HR operations across regions in consonance with global requirements.
• Manage the performance of Officers and Focal Points with direct and/or matrix reporting to the Head of Human Resources.
• As the HR Focal Point for Asia-Oceania Hub, work closely with IUCN HQ on the decentralisation of the HR function from HQ to the regional offices, acting as the interface on strategic policy matters concerning the HR function.
• Provide direct technical supervision to HR Officers and HR focal points as and when specified. • Advise line management as and when necessary
• Assist with conflict mitigation/management/resolution as, when and where necessary.
• Facilitate open communications with employees regarding all matters that affect employees and their employment.
• Ensure that HR functions and services in the region are monitored on a regular basis, and undertake periodic HR internal reviews and audits Perform coordination and supervision roles for administrative functions at the Regional Office, as may be assigned by the Regional Director
Policy and Compliance
• Lead in providing regional inputs to global initiatives for the development and/or enhancement of high quality and realistic HR policies, procedures and practices.
• Ensure that equal opportunity and gender concerns are incorporated in policies and given due regard in practice.
• Ensure that IUCN human resources management policies, procedures and Conditions of Service are aligned and comply with laws applicable to IUCN in its various locations across the region and that practices comply with requirements laid down by regulatory agencies, taking into account Host Country Agreements, where relevant.
REQUIREMENTS
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• At least 15 years of experience in a senior position in a regional or international environment; Knowledge of all aspects of international human resources management; Academic studies of five to years years in HR management, or similar academic qualification such as law, sociology or business administration Excellent managerial, analytical, interpersonal, negotiating and team building skills; Demonstrated skills and practice in strategic planning, policy, performance and change management; Experience of handling a cross-cultural work force in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary setting; Ability to work under pressure with complex tasks and deal tactfully with sensitive issues; Willingness to maintain a balance between the operational demands and the strategic aspects of the post; Extensive work experience in Asia and Oceania; Knowledge of the conditions and benefits provided by other international organizations; Cultural awareness and sensitivity to gender issues; English as a working language is essential. Fully computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office and major software packages. Willing to travel frequently within the region and internationally. |
SALARY
The minimum gross annual salary for this position is USD 82'205. While this is an indicative amount effective as of the current date, changes may occur as per IUCN's compensation practices without prior notice. The same applies to other organisations hosted by IUCN.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
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