Country: New Caledonia (France)
Closing date: 06 Apr 2016
Description
The Pacific Community is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, proudly supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 26 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our unique organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are renowned for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
The Operations and Management Directorate (OMD) is managed from SPC’s headquarters in Noumea, New Caledonia. The primary role of OMD is to enhance the capabilities of SPC’s people, systems and processes. Its responsibilities include audit, risk management, financial accountability and human resource management across the organisation. As such, the Human Resources (HR) Section is an integral part of OMD.
The Role– The Director of Human Resources is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic and operational HR management initiatives; leadership and direction of the HR Section, and HR support for SPC’s divisions and programmes in the area of HR management and recruitment and effective and efficient corporate support for the organisation and its internal and external clients. The Director of Human Resources is required to provide the operational platform (systems, processes and resources – human and financial) needed to support and enhance SPC’s ability to deliver the best possible services to its member countries and territories and partners, and is part of SPC’s Senior Leadership Team and of the Director-General’s Management Advisory Group.
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate strong ability, and the potential to lead progress, in the position’s four key result areas:
1.Provide vision, leadership, direction and management of the division to maximise the impacts of regionally delivered services to SPC member countries and territories
Develops and coordinates the HR action plan, in the framework of the OMD business plan and SPC Strategic Plan.
Coordinates the work and key functions of the HR Section, and oversees the management of its operations, including budgetary expenditure.
Actively identifies areas for improvement of HR practice through strategic research and analysis, and recommends solutions to the Management Advisory Group and Senior Leadership Team.
2.Policies and procedures development, implementation and maintenance
Develops, reviews, documents and implements HR policies and procedures in line with best practice and to ensure equity across the organisation.
Develops and implements the corporate processes, systems, policies and procedures required to provide the high-quality support services needed by an adaptive international organisation.
Develops and maintains the HR intranet and ensures policies and procedures are available on line
3.Strategic HR advice
Provides expert and strategic advice on resolution of business issues at HR and executive meetings.
Keeps management informed of key issues/developments that may create risks for the organisation.
Supports the organisation with advice and training in HR, people management, OHS, finance and other corporate service areas as appropriate.
Provides advice, and if necessary, implements policies or action plans for staff professional development. Supports managers to improve staff engagement and motivation, including through staff surveys and awards.
4.HR Section overall management
Provides leadership, manages the section’s operations including budgets, reports on achievements and encourages realisation of team and corporate goals and objectives.
Creates an environment that fosters and develops effective working relationships and high motivation and performance.
Supports a culture of continuous learning and development as well as capacity building for HR staff through training and development.
Oversees HR staff recruitment and development.
Conducts regular team meetings and provides regular feedback and communication to staff.
Monitors the team’s performance and workload and conducts performance evaluations.
Ensures value for money in using core and project funding to support the achievement of SPC’s goals
Manages the HR Section’s budget and provides reports on effective allocation of resources and results achieved with funding.
Key selection criteria
1.Qualifications
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or HR or other relevant field
2.Technical expertise
At least 15 years’ experience in HR management in a senior role in the private and/or public sector
Experience in financial management and using associated tools and systems
Experience in streamlining of HR systems and processes
Experience in Employee Relations issues and policy development
3.Essential skills
Excellent representational and interpersonal relationship skills
High-level written and verbal communication skills
Excellent advocate, communicator and negotiator
Expert in HR management
High-level of political and strategic awareness, and leadership and decision-making ability , problem solving and people management skills
4.Language skills
- Professional proficiency in both French and English
5.Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
- Cross-cultural skills and ability to work with team members from different cultural backgrounds
Salary, terms and conditions
Required starting date– This position is to be filled before June 2016.
Contract Duration - This position is budgeted for 3 years initially and may be renewed depending on available funding and performance.
Remuneration– The Director of Human Resources is a band 15 position in SPC’s 2016 salary scale, with a starting salary range of SDR (special drawing rights) 6,894–8,521 per month, which converts to approximately XPF 1,040,259–1,285,801 (USD 9,583–11,845; EUR 8,717–10,775). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration being given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews. SPC salaries are not presently subject to income tax in New Caledonia
How to apply:
Applicants must apply online at: http://careers.spc.int/
Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.
For your application to be considered, you must provide us with:
- an updated resume
- contact details for three professional referees
- a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position
- responses to all screening questions
Please ensure your documents are in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
Closing date: 06th April 2016 (New Caledonia time)