Regional People & Culture Director – West Africa at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Job Title: Regional People & Culture Director – West Africa

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: Strategy
Work Arrangement: Open to Remote

 About International Rescue Committee:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

 Qualification for the Vacancy:

• Fifteen+ years of progressive professional P&C-related experience, preferably in the humanitarian sector, with a minimum of 5 years at a regional level where extensive demands, complexity, and delivery were core to the role
• Experience supporting groups of 1,000+ employees at multiple organizational levels, cultures and locations within a regional or global environment
• A consistent role model for the IRC culture we seek to provide for all colleagues: respectful, encouraging, empathetic, and inclusive; Genuine commitment to fostering equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace, with experience in establishing a supportive environment for under-represented groups and accelerating their professional development
• Broad knowledge and experience across the spectrum of People & Culture proficiencies e.g. organisational change, GEDI, SG, talent management, employee experience, workforce planning, employee relations, etc
• A strong understanding of social justice issues and power dynamics, and experience in effecting organizational change that is innovative and does not cause harm, particularly around feminism, anti-racism, and inclusivity
• Excellent management and leadership skills including coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Ability to work, manage, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; outstanding business acumen, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills required
• Superb inter-personal, written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate across countries, cultures, and departments
• Fluency in English and French
• Ability to travel globally up to 25% of the time, occasionally on short notice.

 How to Apply for the Vacancy:

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Application Deadline:

Not Specified.