WWF- The global conservation organization, is keen to recruit
the following positions:
Regional Human Resource Partner
To be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Under the supervision of the Head of HR Services & Field Support – WWF International, this position provides strategic HR guidance and support to WWF International’s Programme Offices (POs) in the region.
He/She implements best-practice policies for talent acquisition and retention,
compensation and benefits, staff development, performance management and
leadership development.Regional Human Resource Partner
To be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Under the supervision of the Head of HR Services & Field Support – WWF International, this position provides strategic HR guidance and support to WWF International’s Programme Offices (POs) in the region.
Working closely with Regional HR Directors/Managers, monitors HR standards in each office and ensures continuous flow of management data and information between offices and the Secretariat.
The incumbent must possess:
- MBA
or a professional Human Resources qualification or equivalent tertiary
education;
- A
minimum of 10 years professional experience in Human Resources ideally
with experience in dealing with HR issues in the region.
- Excellent
combination of being strategic as well as hands on;
- Proven
interpersonal and people management skills with strong ability to
effectively communicate at all levels within the organization;
- ability
to drive outcomes through influencing and networking skills;
- meticulous
with keen attention to detail;
- able
to identify and provide solutions which benefit the organization;
- positive
attitude and an organized approach to work;
- perfect
written and spoken English and any other regional language will be an
asset;
- adherence
to WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and
Knowledgeable;
People and Organization Development Director
To be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Under the supervision of the Regional Representative, the People and Organization Development Director will
To be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Under the supervision of the Regional Representative, the People and Organization Development Director will
- ensure
the development and implementation of Human Resources policies, procedures
and systems for ESARPO, which are aligned to the Programme’s Strategic and
Business Plans;
- and
ensure adherence to Network Standards for Human Resources good practice,
and compliance with all local labour laws and other statutory requirements
in the countries of operation;
- as
a member of the Regional Management Team, he/she shares responsibility for
the overall performance of the Programme Office; he/she will build and
implement an HR strategy for the Programme Office in line with that of WWF
International.
The incumbent must possess:
- at
least a Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or
related field;
- possession
of a post-graduate qualification would be an advantage;
- Significant
working experience in a senior Human Resources and Operations position
preferably in a major international organization/NGO;
- Demonstrable
skills in the development of Human Resources and Operations procedures and
systems preferably in the context of an international NGO or business
environment;
- Experience
working with the HRIS;
- Knowledge
of and/or appreciation of the human resource management practice in the
host countries (Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia);
- Excellent
English and knowledge of local languages an asset, knowledge of French
language will be an added advantage.
- High
level of good organizational and administrative skills with an ability to
work well under pressure;
- open,
adaptable, team spirit ; ability to work under pressure;
- adherence
to WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and
Knowledgeable;
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should
email a cover letter and CV to the Human Resource Department at WWF
International- recruitments@wwfint.org not later than 31st December 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Conservation Programme Manager
To be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Under the supervision of the Regional Conservation Programme Director, the position
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Conservation Programme Manager
To be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Under the supervision of the Regional Conservation Programme Director, the position
- ensures
that the WWF-ESARPO transboundary programmes and projects are effectively
implemented in close collaboration with the relevant country offices and
Priority Place Coordinators;
- ensures
collaboration, lateral and vertical synergy between regional level
trans-boundary work and country level work to deliver landscape-level
trans-boundary outcomes;
- develops
fundable proposals that respond to the ESARP Conservation Strategy
objectives; establishes and implements effective project organizational /
management structures, policies, and processes;
- ensures
that WWF-ESARPO technical standards and reporting requirements are met;
- works
closely with the Strategy and M&E Officer to build staff capacity and
maintain high quality reporting standards;
- works
with the Regional Conservation Programme Director and other relevant staff
to generate key ‘lesson learning’ documents, case studies on conservation
success and other knowledge sharing and communication material.
The incumbent must possess:
- at
least an advanced university degree in an appropriate field (conservation
/ environment / natural resource management;
- additional
academic training or a degree in a management field would be a strong
asset;
- proven
track record in successfully developing, leading, and managing projects in
the field of conservation, natural resource management, and/or other
related fields;
- proven
experience in programme development, budgeting and financial management in
a multi-donor and multi-currency setting;
- at
least 10 years of professional experience in a project management role, 5
years of which should be in the Eastern/Southern Africa region with
demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams;
- skills
in negotiation, liaison, and in relationship and conflict management;
- strong
skills in project planning, proposal writing, financing, management,
implementation, and evaluation;
- proven
leadership and team management skills;
- excellent
inter-personal skills, with the ability to network and to develop and
maintain strong relationships at all levels, both internally and with
government agencies, the not-for-profit sector, the scientific community,
the business community, and the WWF Network;
- adaptable,
flexible, able to take initiative and prioritize among competing demands;
- Strong
management/oversight skills, focussed and results oriented;
- Excellent
oral and written communications skills in English;
- adherence
to WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable;
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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