Your mission
War Child is looking for a:
Roving HR manager
We are looking for a roving experienced HR Manager to support us in the set-up the HR structure for two countries. The responsibility for the development of the HR department set up is for the Senior HR Business Partners. Therefore, the role will report to the Snr HR Business Partners.
About the role
The Roving HR Manager is hired to set up a brand-new Human Resources department in two different countries, Kenya and Chad and will act as an architect to build the organization's people strategy, legal compliance foundation, and operational workflows from the ground up. The role is expected to involve collecting, analysing and presenting data, developing policies, templates, procedures, drafting and presenting various reports, facilitate any meetings where applicable.
The role will work closely with other members of the HR team, to frame the ambition and ensure all elements of the HR Department Set Up are pulled together in close consultation with the Snr. HR Business Partners.
The role holder will need to demonstrate agility and ability to adapt to shifting priorities working with a level of ambiguity due to both internal and external factors while delivering specific results that are key in enhancing the Work plan.
Considering the personnel data risks, the role holder is expected to propose creative approaches to ensure consultation and uphold confidentiality while protecting our staff.
What you will do
SCOPE OF WORK
Strategic Alignment and Organization Design
Organizational Structure : Design the master organizational chart, reporting lines, and functional divisions.
Job Analysis & Grading: In consultation with the HR Projects lead, c onduct job analyses, write and update Job Descriptions (JDs), and establish transparent salary structures.
Workforce Planning: Forecast hiring needs, budget for headcount growth, and develop a talent acquisition strategy together with leadership.
Recruitment & onboarding :- Sourcing, onboarding and training of a HR Focal point to take up the new department
Policy and Legal Compliance
Labor Law Compliance : Ensure all practices comply with national employment and labor laws and develop employee labour law requirements glossary for each country.
HR Manual and Policies : Draft a comprehensive HR Policy and Procedures Manual (covering recruitment, leave, disciplinary code, grievance handling, code of conduct, and termination) in line with existing WCA policies.
Employee Handbook: Create a user-friendly staff handbook summarizing key policies for all employees.
HR Systems and Infrastructure
File Management: Set up standardized, confidential physical and digital personnel filing systems.
Forms and Templates: Build standard templates for offer letters, employment contracts, appraisal forms, leave request forms, and exit interviews among others.
Compensation Management
Compensation & Benefits: Benchmark local market pay rates and design a competitive total rewards, health insurance, and benefits framework for all staff categories (Expatriates, national).
Your profile
Education: Relevant degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience Relevant progressive HR experience, with proven track record in setting up an HR department from scratch.
Knowledge: Deep familiarity with local labor laws, compensation benchmarking, HR tech implementation, and change management.
Skills: Strong interpersonal, policy-writing, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with child rights organization set up and the ability to work with remote teams
Languages: Fluency in English is mandatory, and French is an asset.
What we offer
Location: Any War Child Alliance Office or Virtually with travel to countries (Kenya and Chad)
Type of Contract: Full time
Duration : Over a period of six months from January to June 2027.
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