focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in
over 15 Districts of Rwanda.
World Vision seeks to hire a qualified, dedicated and experienced national for
the position of People and Culture Director. This is a senior leadership
position based in the Head Office – Kigali and reporting to the National
Director. This position will actively facilitate the development of
organizational capacity, sharing of knowledge and services, organizational
change and development for a large organization.
The major responsibilities
include:
• Developing and leading the implementation of People and Culture strategy
consistent with the World Vision regional strategy and functional objectives.
• Designing People and Culture policies, systems and procedures in compliance
with local labour environment and World Vision standards and guidelines.
• Designing and executing appropriate compensation system through development
of compensation and benefit policies, principles and practices.
• Strengthening organizational Christian identity and sustaining a high
performance culture that is capable of successfully meeting the strategic goals
of the organization.
• Leading recruitment and selection through work force planning, facilitation
of interviews and employee orientation systems.
• Handling disciplinary policies and processes and counsel employees and line
managers in effective use of organizational policies and processes.
• Facilitation of organizational learning and development by developing career
& leadership development framework, policies and practices.
• Designing and executing integrated Succession and Talent management system in
the organization to promote staff development and leadership succession.
• Designing and facilitating organizational culture change that promotes
excellence in execution.
Required qualifications and
experience:
• Committed Christian with evidence of mature faith.
• Aware and willing to support the organization in the pursuit of World
Vision’s mission statement and have personal and family lifestyles that are
consistent with the organizational core values.
• Post Graduate degree qualification and/or professional qualification in
Organizational Development, Psychology, and Development studies, Leadership,
Human Resource Development or a MBA.
• In depth understanding of all areas of HR management and staff development,
and knowledge of HR and OD practices, group processes and dynamics and able to
apply it in Rwanda context.
• At least 8 – 10 years experience in Organizational Development and HR
development or related fields, in a complex, international organization
preferably in NGO context.
• Significant senior level leadership experience in an international
environment, preferably in East Africa.
• Ability to apply a broad based understanding of key business fundamentals
with knowledge of World Vision strategic relationships and the business/
political environment.
• Ability to apply the knowledge of all relevant employment laws in order to
develop, monitor and redesign HR policies and practices.
• Ability to work in diverse cultural context and adapt behavior and provide
mature leadership.
• High proficiency in English language – both verbal and written.
Salary commensurate with qualification and experience.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their curriculum vitae with
copies of academic transcripts to wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org within 15 days
from the date of advertisement.
As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
