Regional People Officer, EMECA

  • Contractor
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • TBD USD / Year
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Catholic Relief Services

Job Title: Regional People Officer, EMECA Reports to: EMECA Regional Director; dotted line to Global People Service Director, Regional Experience

Department: OverOps Regional Office (dotted line to HR) Salary Grade: 11

Note: This is a global telecommuting position

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary:

An integral member of EMECA Regional Structure, the Regional People Officer (RPO) provides leadership, technical guidance, and support to EMECA Country Programs (CPs) to implement highly effective and strategic HR functions. His/her aim is for CPs to have the talent they need to deliver high-quality programs and consistent, equitable employee experience that enables staff at all levels to contr ibute their best to CRS’ mission. The RPO will work closely with the CPs HR Managers and regional and CPs leadership to ensure efficient, effective, and locally contextualized delivery of HR services and support in line with CRS Global HR Standards. S/he will provide practical hands-on support in the roll-out and adoption of HR global initiatives and practices across the region and support the professional development of HR staff in the region. S/he will coordinate and provide surge capacity to CPs as feasible to meet their HR needs. S/he will provide technical assistance to leaders to maximize staffing resources and performance, ensure efficiency and consistency of business processes, and contain institutional risk.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Strengthening HR Capacity in the Region

  • Work collaboratively with Country Programs, Regional staff and GPR to develop effective capacity building efforts and trainings to CP HR and other staff. Lead delivery of regional HR-related training and capacity building efforts, in-person, utilizing internal and external resources, or using e-learning, as needed.
  • Evaluate HR capacity and service delivery for the CPs in the region and work with CPs to develop and implement HR capacity building plans.
  • Build strong knowledge of the HR capabilities within the region. Build knowledge, expertise, and capacity of Country Program HR staff through purposeful development planning and coaching.
  • Travel to CPs to provide in-person practical hands-on support, technical trainings, capacity surge, and/or management of special projects.
  • Collaborate with Country Program Leadership to technically lead, empower and mentor the in-country program HR team, including communicating clear HR functional expectations and support setting performance objectives.

Required Languages – Professional command of English. Other languages relevant to EMECA is a plus

Travel – This is a telecommuting position with expected travel of a minimum of 50% of the time.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Technical supervision (dotted line) to all Country Program HR Managers

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with and demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and advise on employment laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts, and practices for various countries.
  • Experience in project management and change management (HR projects).

Basic Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or other relevant field required. Proven track record and experience could be considered in leu of academic certification.
  • 10 to 15 years of professional HR experience with a minimum of 5 years in complex and senior leadership role in an international organization or equivalent with strong knowledge of HR best practices and standards.
  • Experience with implementing and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace
  • Proven leadership and experience in managing change and rolling out of new HR policies in complex work environments.
  • Additional education may substitute for some experience.

To ensure the safety of our staff, our partners, and the people we serve, CRS requires that staff be vaccinated against Covid-19. CRS complies with applicable laws to allow for accommodations, as needed with supporting documentation. However, accommodations may limit the roles that candidates are eligible for based on role requirements (e.g., travel, meetings with staff, partner, donors).

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Note: All positions requiring res idence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

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