About the Organization:
FINCA International, one of the world's leading MFIs, provides financial services to over 950,000 clients through 21 wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Greater Middle East.
About the Job:
FINCA International is currently looking for HR Managers for its Africa region, to be based in any country of operations. The HR Managers (HRM) head the human resources department and are responsible for oversight of all human resources systems and procedures, including (but not limited to) recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, conflict resolution, and compensation/rewards management.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures;
- Develop and implement strategies and systems to ensure that the right human resources are in place at the right time and are working to maximum effectiveness and motivation, in coordination with the management team;
- Participate actively in regular management meetings.
Qualifications:
- University degree in General Business, Management, Economics, Human Resources or Personnel Management;
- At least 5 years employment experience in a human resources-related role, preferably with a large international company or organization;
- Experience managing staff required;
- Experience in microfinance or financial services required;
- Specific experience in developing a human resources function based on performance management highly desirable;
- Strong knowledge of local labor law and employment practices;
- Enterprising personality with the ability to actively develop systems and policies;
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Team-player with excellent communication skills;
- Computer literacy (experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access);
- Written and spoken fluency in English and local language if applicable;
- About 20% travel within country of assignment required.
Closing Date: 31 Dec 2012
How to Apply:
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