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About the Role

Under the supervision of the People & Culture Director, you will be managing the operational delivery of People & Culture activities for the entire country programme.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all national staff and consultant recruitment and selection processes, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and adherence to SCI P&C Policy and safe recruitment procedures.
• Manage international recruitment and selection in coordination with relevant programs and according to international guidelines.
• Collaborate with programs on strategic resource planning and forecasting for country program growth.
• Assist in preparing reports, writing job descriptions, and evaluating job grades in coordination with line managers and P&C Coordinators.
• Assist in planning and designing effective organizational structures and processes.
• Assist and coordinate in succession planning and provide staffing advice.
• Ensure accurate and timely HR system administration and data management.
• Ensure compliance of all staff contracts, including timely issuance and linkage to funding.
• Ensure personnel files are up-to-date and complete.
• Oversee the preparation, maintenance, and updating of employee contracts and records.
• Manage local and international consultant contracts and ensure policy compliance.
• Assist in preparing staff terminations and ensure all related activities are carried out and documented.
• Support in responding to staff concerns and grievances, facilitate disciplinary procedures, and implement improvement action plans.
• Communicate policies and procedures, recommend policy changes, keep the policy manual updated, and ensure staff understanding.
• Remain familiar with all labor laws and ensure compliance.
• Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures, including Child Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, security, and equal opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality on People & Culture matters.
• Provide necessary information when requested by auditors.
• Ensure an adequate archiving system is in place.
• Provide direct supervision to reporting staff, ensuring appropriate task delegation and support for technical capacity building.
• Provide practical training to Field Support Teams on P&C processes.
• Lead and motivate P&C staff, ensuring clear work plans, objectives, and regular supervision and reviews.
• Ensure orientation for new staff and consultants on Save the Children policies and procedures.
• Oversee the implementation of the P&C Information System.
• Communicate and coordinate P&C issues with partners and government as required.
• Support partnership development and build local partners' capacity in People & Operation functions.
• Conduct regular visits to program offices to monitor P&C policy and practice compliance and provide technical guidance to field staff.
• Coordinate with Regional and Headquarters on P&C issues to ensure agency standards are met.
• Represent SCI in I/NGO P&C meetings and network with local and international organizations.
• Ensure monthly and quarterly reports of P&C Key Performance Indicators, Attrition, and required information are sent to the area office.
• Manage specific projects as requested by the P&C Director.
• Help managers create a healthy, productive work environment and ensure work-life balance.
• Support the Learning & Development Unit in designing wellbeing and staff engagement programs, providing stress management tools and support services.
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of recruitment processes to prevent the hiring of unsuitable staff for a child-focused organization.
• Proactively identify and address any gaps in own skill level or understanding regarding recruiting staff through a child safeguarding lens.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of professional experience in Human Resources, with international organizations.
• Strong experience in staff management and supervision.
• Strong experience of managing recruitment practices.
• Ability to design and implement effective procedures.
• Ability to take an innovative approach to P&C issues.
• Experience of project management.
• Good personal organizational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values, and principles.
• A commitment to children’s rights, children’s participation, and non-discrimination.
• Carry out duties in accordance with SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
• Carry out duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

• Excellent communications skills, including fluent English language ability.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong computer proficiency.

Location

• Head Office, Yangon

Work Type

• Fixed Term
• 30% Travel

Experience Level

• Minimum five years professional experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree preferred

About the Company

• We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection.
• We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
• We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday; All children learn from a quality basic education; Violence against children is no longer tolerated.
• We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.
• We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Equal Opportunity

• The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.