CRS recruits 01 Human Resources Manager

The Catholic Relief Services, USCCB, “CRS” Mali is recruiting the following personnel for its program: Un.e (01) Human Resources Manager – (Human Resources Director) – M/F

Application files including a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of valid identity document, a cover letter, a valid criminal record (only mandatory once selected) and the contacts of three reference persons, including that of the last job, must arrive no later than July 11, 2019 at the following email address: [email protected] with the subject: “Application for the post of HRM”.

NB: Any application that does not include the aforementioned subject will not be considered. Only those selected for testing will be contacted.

The feminine candidacies are deeply encouraged.

CRS JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title : Human Resources Manager – HRM (Director of Human Resources)

Department : Operations

Band : 9

Immediate supervisor: Head of Operations

Country/place: Mali/Bamako

Job Summary:

You will work in partnership with Catholic Relief Services’ Country Program (CP) leadership team in Mali to provide overall Human Resources (HR) strategic direction for the Country Representation (including sub-offices) to support quality programs that serve poor and vulnerable people. You will analyze and anticipate needs and challenges in HR programs, services and operations in the areas of recruitment, people development, performance management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, orientation/integration, personnel support and personnel administration and you will present solutions for improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage HR processes and activities to meet latest agency and donor requirements and standards and legal obligations and reflect best practices.
Provide professional HR advice and coaching to managers, employees and partners on day-to-day HR matters, particularly as it relates to recruitment, performance management and employee relations.
Effectively manage skills and supervise staff.
Manage team dynamics and employee well-being. Coach, strategically adapt individual development plans and manage the performance of directly supervised employees.
Conduct training and professional development needs assessment and analysis and ensure delivery of targeted and focused development programs for CRS employees and partners.
Ensure staff retention strategies reflect competitive and fair compensation and benefits and a work environment that encourages staff engagement, empowerment through appropriate supervision, and personal and professional growth.
Monitor the culture for employee actions to reflect CRS guiding principles that value dignity, diversity, community, and the rights and responsibilities of all employees.
Act as CP’s regional contact internally and externally for all HR matters. Represent the organization in forums related to HR management issues to stay abreast of standards, local law and industry best practices and to keep in touch with peers.
Oversee record keeping through personnel and/or HRIS records adhering to CRS, donor and local law regulations. As required, provide analytical reports on HR data, metrics and trends to assist in decision-making, planning and staff development.

Training, experience and skills required

Studies and experience

Hold a university degree (master’s level) in human resources management, management or business administration required. Master’s degree in HR management, business administration or organizational development desired.
Minimum of five years of professional experience in HR, preferably in an international or local NGO, of which at least three in the management of an HR function and good knowledge of best practices and standards in HR.
Additional diplomas can replace part of the experience.
Experience and proven ability to analyze and interpret employment laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts and practices. Good knowledge of Malian labor law.
Experience in personnel management. Have the ability to manage interprofessional conflicts
Proven experience in presenting, facilitating and coaching on HR topics.
Experience using MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), online conferencing applications and HRIS.
Know the basics of general accounting
Mastery of the English language

Personal skills

Strong relationship management skills. Ability to build relationships with people at all levels, both internally and externally. Strategic in the way he approaches each relationship.
Excellent strategic and analytical skills with the ability to have sound judgments and make good decisions
Very good planning, monitoring and organization skills, attention to detail
Able to keep confidential information.
Proactive, resourceful, solutions and results oriented.
Customer service oriented with excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Foreign languages required: Have a good command of French and practical knowledge of English;

Main working relationships:

Oversight: Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Assistant

Internal : Senior Management Team (SMT), Frequent contacts with all departments of CRS Mali and the Regional Office, other staff

External : Legal advisers, Partners of counterpart organizations, Representatives of State structures concerned with personnel management

Agency-wide competencies (for all CRS employees):

They are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill their responsibilities and achieve the desired results.