Turkey: Human Resources and Administration Director

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 12 Months

The role

As a member of the Syria Senior Management Team, the Human Resources / Admin Director (HR/AD) will work closely with key in country staff and with Regional HR to manage and lead HR and admin functions for the Syria/Turkey Country Office. This role will build awareness of the HR / Admin function at the country level and will be accountable for putting in place and ensuring the implementation of HR / Admin policy and practice consistent with Save the Children's global policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential:

• Minimum 10 years overall experience in Human Resources and Administration managment
• Qualification in Human Resource management /Administration or equivalent.
• Experience working in large humanitarian relief effort
• Strong management skills including analytical skills, judgement and decision-making.
• Highly developed communication skills both written and verbal in order to establish effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external audiences, including at a geographical distance.
• Resourcefulness and creativity in order to develop the role of HR / Admin within the Country Office and ensure the most effective support to line management.
• Experience in capacity building and setting frameworks for staff development.
• Experience in advising managers on a wide range of HR issues and topics
• Fluency in English
• Proven ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and respect local religions and culture.
• Sense of humour and ability to work within a large and complex team
• Ability and willingness to live and operate in a challenging environment

Desirable:

• A commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'irene.01221.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'