SOS Children's Villages Nepal, a non-governmental social development organisation, supports children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief. We advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We offer a secure and friendly work environment and are committed to safeguarding the rights of children by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to providing a safe environment for coworkers and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations are fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness on our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We are now looking for interested and qualified Nepali citizens for the positions of Human Resources and Organisation Development (HROD) Director and Local Fund Raising Officer at National Office based in Sanothimi, Bhaktapur.
Job Position:
1. Human Resources and Organisation Development (HROD) Director (1)
Position Purpose (Mission):
The HROD Director is responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the HROD function on a strategic as well as operational level. S/he will involve in providing support, guidance, and leadership to the HROD function at the national level and will be responsible for implementing and executing HROD policies, processes, and strategies in alignment with the organisation's goals and objectives.
Key Performance Areas and Main Responsibilities:
- Identifies key focus areas of HR and OD at the national level and develops an annual strategic plan for HR. Leads the implementation processes to achieve the set objectives.
- Ensures the implementation of overall standards, guidelines, systems, and processes related to human resources throughout the HR cycle. This includes job design, recruitment and selection, onboarding, human resource development, performance management, compensation management and the retirement of coworkers.
- Takes responsibility for the compensation process, ensuring the implementation of a fair and consistent compensation system. Conducts yearly review to align compensation with performance standards. Facilitates performance conferences to support coworker’s development and growth.
- Maintains a strong understanding of National Labour Laws and HR administrative matters, ensuring compliance with the HR Manual terms. Stays updated on relevant developments and make necessary adjustments to policies and processes.
- Stays informed about the HR training market and trends. Oversees the evaluation of supporting activities such as supervision, coaching, and team development. Conducts engagement and satisfaction surveys based on identified needs to enhance coworkers' performance and well-being.
- Serves as the focal point for Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSHEA). Implements and upholds the PSHEA standards, conducts orientations, training, and workshops to enhance coworker’s capacity in implementing safeguarding policies and mitigating safeguarding issues. Ensures the compliance of overall safeguarding policies, including the Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy, and PSHEA, as well as other key policies and procedures of the organization.
- Supports knowledge sharing and facilitate the capacity building of coworkers in human resources and core policies. Provides guidance and support to enhance HR practices and ensures alignment with all goals.
Basic Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Management (specialisation in Human Resources) with fifteen years of relevant experience in the area of HR/OD Management, including a minimum of five years of experience in the leadership position at a senior management level
- Experience of Human Resources planning, designing, recruiting and implementing progressive HR strategies, systems, procedures and practices
- Deep understanding of compensation, benefits, and performance evaluation frameworks
- Ability to deal with conflict effectively and to manage difficult situations confidently and calmly; Demonstrate ability to coach and counsel both executive-level management and coworkers
- Extensive in-depth hands on practical knowledge and experience of safeguarding issues, including legal frameworks, policies, procedures, incident management and good practices
Essential Values, Behaviors and Skills:
- Strong leadership skills demonstrating fairness, integrity and professionalism to effectively guide and motivate the HR goals and objectives
- Knowledge of organisational development strategies and techniques to enhance coworker’s engagement, performance, and organisational effectiveness
- Strong analytical skills to collect, interpret, and analyse HR data and metrics for decision-making and identifying trends
- Problem-solving abilities to address complex HR challenges and develop innovative solutions
- Exhibits a steadfast dedication to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest HR trends, best practices, and employment laws
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers at all levels of the organisation
- Willingness to travel as and when required
Age: Below 55 years
2. Local Fund Raising Officer (1)
The Local Fund Raising Officer will be responsible for the development, implementation and reporting of fund development strategies, annual plans and its regular review. S/he will be responsible for enhancing the brand of SOS Children’s Villages Nepal and its work amongst public and key stakeholders (e.g. High net worth individuals, corporate and business homes, likeminded development organisations and government agencies) by developing a long-term media and public relations programme.
Key Performance Areas and Main Responsibilities:
- Prepares comprehensive database of the local donors/sponsors.
- Acquires new donors and retain existing donors as per agreed targets.
- Prepares proposals, coordinates donor visits, organises fund development events and contributes to the development of donor communication material.
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
- Master’s Degree in any discipline with a preference to Master’s in Business Administration, particularly with a specialisation in Marketing
- Minimum work experience of three years in fund raising with the non-profit organisation.
- An aptitude for preparing donor communication materials and funding proposals in a comprehensive language
- Good knowledge of fund development strategies
- Excellent communication skills in English and Nepali and proficiency in computer applications
- Excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude
- Experience of working with children and young people will be an added advantage
- Preference will be given to candidates having two – wheeler license
Age: Below 35 years
Salary and other benefits: As per the policies of the organisation.
Interested candidates are requested to apply with a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Academic Certificates (equivalence from relevant government agencies if studied out of Nepal), Copy of Citizenship Certificate, a passport size photo, and Employment Application Form (mandatory document, please download it from www.sosnepal.org.np/careers) to: vacancy@sosnepal.org.np by 17:00 hrs., August 8, 2023, Tuesday.
SOS Children's Villages Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. SOS Children’s Villages Nepal follows the Inclusive Policy and therefore encourages women, people with disabilities, people of ethnic minorities and marginalised communities to apply.
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