iDE Ghana Recruitment for Director, People & Culture

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for iDE Ghana Recruitment for Director, People & Culture.

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Job Description

  • Company: iDE Ghana
  • Location: Ghana
  • State: Accra
  • Job type: Full-Time

Job Details

The Director of People and Culture is an in-house position that will input on governance issues relating to employment practices, support positive culture and provide expertise and support in the areas of:

  • Performance Management,
  • Employee Relations,
  • Employee Engagement,
  • Diversity & Inclusion,
  • Policy and Procedure Development
  • HR Compliance

About the Role

  • You will report directly to the Country Director of iDE Ghana, and work collaboratively with the Global Operations team of iDE HQ on our people engagement, compensation, and development strategies.
  • You will lead a 2 person team.
  • Based in Accra, Ghana.
  • Director or People and Culture position is part of the Senior Leadership Team which includes the other following designations: Director of Finance & Administration, Director of Evidence & Analytics, and Sama Sama Managing Director.
  • Compensation will depend on your experience and qualifications.
  • Your package will provide for a safe, comfortable lifestyle in Ghana and allow for savings.
  • Incentives for excellent performance will be included.
  • The candidate we are seeking will find great value in the opportunity to apply skills in meaningful work, to make a difference in the world, to be immersed in another culture, to work with great people, and to generally do amazing things with a great amount of autonomy.
  • This role will involve significant travel across Ghana, with trainings and staff engagement sessions being hosted across 8 out of Ghana’s 16 regions twice in a month.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategies to increase diversity & inclusion within the iDE Ghana office and projects.
  • Design and implement strategies for employee engagement and retention.
  • Manage performance appraisal process and assist with goal development.
  • Establish a learning and development function to support professional development of employees across the business.
  • Lead in coaching, counseling and advising management and staff to ensure resolution of employment related matters.
  • Design, prepare and analyze HR metrics and provide reports that support decision making in specified areas.
  • Create and update policies, procedures, and guidelines as needed.
  • Function as primary liaison to internal committees and working groups.
  • Implement new, and enhance existing staff recognition and reward programs.
  • Lead the exit interview process.
  • Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation. Ensure adherence to local legal requirements in addition to advising management on needed actions to remain compliant.
  • Work with Global office on key HR issues and appropriately secure approval on required HR policies, procedures and practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred),
  • Preferred 5- 10 years of HR experience in the above areas
  • Thorough understanding and experience with HR policies and procedures, and understanding of Ghana Labour Laws
  • Familiarity with all aspects of HR, including compensation, recruitment, benefits, training
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Ability to lead meetings and presentations, and to interface with all levels of staff with tact and diplomacy
  • Must be a collaborative team player, possess a strong customer service orientation, and be a consultative problem solver
  • Ability to advocate for both staff and management
  • Highly proactive style of work, with a demonstrated track record of developing innovative approaches.
  • Must be able to work independently and in teams, as well as demonstrate excellent judgement on when to escalate issues
  • to the Country Director.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. HR administrative packages preferred
  • Must demonstrate Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should Click here to apply.

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