Country: Myanmar
Closing date: 19 Nov 2017
Role overview
Leading our People & Operations function in Myanmar, you will be HR business partner with the Country Director giving superb HR and operations advices on people and volunteer management, as well as on change management.
Working closely with our programme and finance teams, you will be leading the People & Operations team to provide high quality HR and operations support services to our country office programmes, enabling us to deliver high quality programming and achieve an exciting and ambitious phase of expansion, building on our successful and highly-regarded programmes to make even greater impact to the lives of poor people in Myanmar.
As a member of the country Senior Management Team, you will influence and provide strategic advice, develop and lead on the implementation of our people and operations strategies, ensuring that we continue to work together in a high performing team to achieve the country strategic goals. You'll be working with international and national staff and a large number of volunteers in VSO - as well as global, regional and country teams, making sure we get the most out of our resources. This will include leading on interpret and and implementing of VSO's policies providing specialist advices and guidance on recruitment and selection, visas, work permits onboarding, induction, performance management, compensation and benefits , learning and development for both employees and volunteers.
You will be supporting organisation development and changes driving a high performing team culture. This will also include a role of overseeing and leading the operations management i.e. admin, logistics, facilities, IT, security, health and safety.
It will be a great opportunity to develop your skills and career with one of the best known international NGOs.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Whether you have a professional HR qualification or a background in the operational side of business and as a Generalist HR, you'll bring us extensive experience of HR and operations management. Your experience in international organisations -particularly in the humanitarian or development sectors- plus your understanding and experience of working with international and national volunteers, will be a great advantage. You will understand the importance of building strong relationships with people at all levels, with excellent communication skills in English and Myanmar language. Key competencies for the role include: working well with others; leading the future, striving for excellence and delivering results. Your leadership skills plus your ability to manage a complex environment with conflicting priorities will be key to success. You need to be a good problem-solver with solutions-focus. You will be customer-oriented and adaptable. Most importantly, you will be committed to VSO's purpose, mission, values, diversity and equality.
The role will involve travelling to the areas in Myanmar. You will be able to travel occasionally and spend time away from base and home for up to 3 to 4 weeks per year.
National employment terms and conditions. Right to work in Myanmar is required.
VSO is committed to equal opportunity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, religion and disability. VSO in Myanmar strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
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