Head of Human Resources | Sudan
| 12 months | Port Sudan – frequent travel to the field.
Hello Hello! Alight is recruiting a Head of Human Resources for our program in Sudan. You’re interested in joining us? Welcome, we’re happy you’re here!
If you join us, you will find…
A team with deep experience in co-designing solutions that create new value around the world. We know we need to always be better, and we believe in the power and abundance of everyday people, everywhere, to change the world with us.
A culture of radical accountability to our customers –as we help build a meaningful life for and with the displaced, we ask them what they want and then deliver on it.
An organization that refuses to settle for anything less than delivering human-worthy services.
What does Alight do?
We are a humanitarian relief organization providing health care and clean water, shelter, protection, and economic opportunity to more than 3.5 million people in 17 countries each year. We used to call ourselves American Refugee Committee, but in solidarity with the people we serve who are too often defined by a single dark moment in their lives, we’re dropping the label ‘refugee.’ We are on a journey to build Alight, a new platform of amazing people and organizations providing lifesaving services and creating breakthrough solutions for and with the displaced. WeAreAlight.org
We believe in…
The simple human justice in the chance to build a life;
An abundant world full of amazing people who want to help;
Doing a better thing.
Alight is built on the way we see people. Understanding that a life is about so much more than simply satisfying basic needs, we’re working on how best to help the people we serve find connection, purpose and joy in the challenging situations they find themselves in today.
Role
Alight Sudan is seeking a visionary leader to serve as its next Head of Human Resources. This role will bring to Alight Sudan an exceptional level of professionalism in all things human resources, establishing vital policies, procedures, and processes in line with Sudanese Labor Law, Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) guidelines and regulations. The Head of Human Resources, in his/her capacity, will be accountable for the provision of effective HR services and strategy direction for Country Office.
The selected candidate will have an admired ability to lead human resources in a way that fully embodies Alight’s core values and contributes to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and collective and individual responsibility. The Head of Human Resources is a member of the Country Senior Management Team (SMT) and will be expected to lead the human resources unit and contribute to the overall success of the country program and its promise to the people we serve. This is an opportunity for the right leader to strengthen the core human resources unit in the country office, based in Port Sudan, while re-imagining how to develop human resources offices and staff in each of the four states where Alight Sudan works. This key position is a trusted partner with the Executive Director in ensuring ethical, legal, and equitable human resource deliver for the more than 900 staff comprising Alight Sudan. The current annual operating budget for the Alight Sudan program is nearly US$40 million.
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: two HR managers; dotted line manager of four HR managers / Focal points, who report to state program managers
Key Areas of Accountability
HR strategy and leadership.
Policies and Procedures:
Lead HR function to ensure that counsel and support are provided to managers staff, volunteers, consultants contractors and any other person engaged by Alight to ensure accurate application of policies and procedures and code of conduct related matters.
Strategic Human Resources Planning:
Design and manage staffing strategies that allows the organization to acquire and retain a qualified workforce capable of meeting organizational challenges, lifesaving humanitarian action, and development response
Performance Management and Staff Development:
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development – Human Resources:
Ensure that all HR staff understand and are qualified to perform staff roles
Qualifications
To be successful you will be a senior leader with deep experience evaluating and further establishing a functional human resources unit in a large, complex organization that has undergone significant change. Some might even refer to you as a carpenter, a professional who can build on a strong foundation and is undaunted by the challenge of putting in place the necessary policies, procedures, and systems to complete the house.
You are undaunted by working in a complex, challenging, and fluid country context and remain calm and choose optimism even in the most difficult times.
You lead by example and inspire your team to bravely be better by doing so yourself.
You are a collaborator who leads with kindness and empathy, checking your ego at the door and embracing that we are in this together, to bring critical lifesaving services to some of the most in-need populations in the world. You are as comfortable rolling up your sleeves to work alongside staff in the field as you are meeting with government Ministers and international donors.
You are inspired by the work we do and the staff on the frontlines who risk it all, every day, to support the people we serve.
You are a Sudan National or otherwise with eligibility and willing to work in Sudan celebrated Human Resources senior leader with the proven experience in the developing a strategic human resources unit that, with an emphasis on organizational design and culture that amplifies Alight values. In additional you will have:
You strive for…
Humility. You learn from others and lead with an open heart and open mind, absent of ego and judgement.
Benefits
Health, dental, and MedEvac Insurance – We strive to offer the best-in-class healthcare plans to our staff each year. We cover 100% of the cost for your health premium and 75% of the cost for coverage for your spouse/dependents.
Retirement – We contribute 6% of your salary regardless of your contribution amount, after one year of service.
Generous Leave Time – Between general leave, home leave, and R&R, you have ample opportunity to take time off when you need it.
Borderless Team of 2,500 staff worldwide that sees possibility, celebrates moments of abundance, shares new ideas, and strives to do a better thing every day.
Learning & Development – Access thousands of free online learning courses to take at your own pace and tailor to your professional goals.
Alight
We are on a journey to build Alight, a new platform of amazing people and organizations providing lifesaving services and creating breakthrough solutions for and with the displaced. WeAreAlight.org
Alight is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Alight complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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