Job description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager, Human Resources and Operations will be primarily responsible for improving systems, processes and policies in support of JGI-USA Africa Programs which implements strategies to achieve JGI’s mission – “to understand and protect chimpanzees, other apes and their habitats, and to work towards creating an informed and compassionate critical mass of people who will help to create a better world for people, other animals and our shared environment.”
Reports To: Vice President of Africa Programs
Location: Flexible with a preference for US, Uganda or Tanzania
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Candidates in this position regularly perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Human Resources:
- Determine new staff requirements for program implementation and impact (in consultation with senior managers in country offices).
- In conjunction with country-level Executive Directors track staff development needs and recommended/justified trainings to fill gaps in line with the Africa Programs strategy.
- Lead identification and implementation of initiatives that maintain high morale and team cohesion.
Operations:
- Conduct review of all country offices to ensure that registration is current and in adherence to local government policies.
- Develop appropriate asset management systems to track assets for purposes on supporting programs, activities and personnel. Includes fleet management, ICT, and all moveable assets in AP.
- Responsible for overall property management and ensuring appropriateness of property to programmatic/team needs (e.g., office relocation/rental properties, etc.).
- Facilitate the review and updates to Emergency and Evacuation Policies in AP country offices and the US office.
- In collaboration with ED’s, lead security planning to prepare, coordinate and respond to arising security challenges from insecurity, volcano explosion, etc.
- Review and support the establishment of Standard Operating Procedures for country offices.
- Coordinate travel for AP and AP contractors to ensure that travel is managed in accordance with funding available (with accurate allocation to projects) and donor rules and regulations.
- Lead review and establishment of MoU’s and Contractor Agreements.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field;
Language Skills: Mandatory strong written and spoken English Skills; French (Spoken) strongly preferred;
Past Experience: At least 7 years management and/or human resource experience with supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience working in sub-Saharan Africa mandatory, experience working in Francophone Africa a strong plus.
Competencies of all senior JGI staff include:
- Experience managing, motivating, and inspiring excellence in a team
- High ethical standards
- Ability to build collaborative relationships and effective workgroups
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels and with multiple constituents
- Independent thinker with strong customer service orientation, collaborative work style, and a team player
- Attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Desire to work for a mission-driven organization
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with training and experience. Competitive benefits package.
