Regional HR Adviser - The Norwegian Refugee Council

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Location and Work Mode

Bogot Colombia Hybrid work

Who we are

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization that provides assistance to people displaced by crises in over 40 countries. Their work focuses on six key areas: food security education shelter legal aid protection from violence and water sanitation and hygiene. Additionally they advocate for the rights of the displaced and work on sustainable solutions to help them rebuild their lives in new environments

Our impact

• Addressing Regional Crises: NRC impacts Latin America by responding to complex emergencies including the Venezuelan crisis armed conflict in Colombia and widespread violence in Central America and Mexico which lead to some of the highest displacement numbers globally.
• Supporting Displaced Populations: NRC provides vital humanitarian assistance.
• Advocating for Migrants: NRC addresses the challenges of transcontinental migration advocating for better protection and supporting deportees and returnees facing violence and discrimination.
• Regional Coordination: NRCs operations across eight countries are supported by a new Regional Office in 2024 providing strategic oversight and guidance.

Purpose of the Position

The Regional HR Adviser is responsible to support the Country offices (COs) in the region toimplement HR systems and initiatives in accordance with NRC global policies and procedures and to support the COs in developing and aligning their HR practices. The Regional HR adviser guide and provide technical support to CO HR managers and work closely with the HR teams and the CO management to set HR strategic goals and handle cases related to all employee cycle aspects. The regional HR Adviser performs quality and compliance control and share best practices among COs in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance and adherence to NRC HR policy guidance and procedures.
• Provide strategic advice and technical support to the Country Offices in the region.
• Ensure that best practices are identified documented and disseminated both within theregion and beyond.
• Contribute to the development of strategies tools and new approaches within HR and take a lead role on delegated HR development or change projects in assigned countries.
• Ensure that best practices are identified documented and disseminated both within the region and beyond.
• Provide support to CO management on personnel cases and other HR issues and staff care in particular acting as an independent adviser and resource to support complex HR case management within country offices.
• Provide control checks in COs to ensure compliance to the HR handbook policies and procedures.
• Responsible for quality control of JDs and organizational structures in relation to recruitment of senior CO staff according to NRCs procedures and standards. Work closely with NRCs Global Recruitment Center on international staff onboarding.
• Provide training and capacity development across Country Offices in the region and the Regional Office.
• Provide regular HR reports and analysis recommend corrective measures or improvements when needed .
• Support the Regional Head of HR on carrying on HR aspects for the regional office staff related to contract management inductions/onboarding exits leave management etc).
• Act as a focal point for the region on Global staff surveys implementation and follow up. Ensure Country offices develop specific plans of action to address survey lowlights and support HR teams for the implementation.
• Ensure confidential safe and standardized filing of personnel documents.
• Coordinate staff mobility initiatives within the region including secondments gap fillingsroving support and others. Ensure proper guidance is developed and well documented.
• Represent the region in relevant working groups or coordination forums.

Requirements and competences to work with us

Education

• Professional in psychology business administration or related fields.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior HR Manager /Adviser
  in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the positions responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with startup operation or NGOs is a plus.
• Fluency in English and Spanish both written and verbal.
• International experience in and knowledge about the regional context is and countriessupported is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the context in the countries supported by the region is an asset.

Competencies

• Initiating action and change
• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Handling insecure environments
• Planning and delivering results
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Versatility / adaptability
• Leadership

Our team profile

• Dedication
• Inclusiveness
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Independence

Key interests for working with us

• Forced Displacement / Immigration
• Education and Training
• Humans Rights

Reasons to join our team

• Global Impact: Contribute to meaningful change by supporting displaced populations worldwide.
• Innovative Environment: Work in a dynamic organization that values creativity and innovation in humanitarian aid.
• Commitment to Values: Join a team dedicated to inclusiveness accountability and independence.
• Professional Growth: Engage in challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for professional development.
• Advocacy: Be part of an organization that actively defends the rights of vulnerable communities.

Relevant details before applying for this vacancy

The person must be located in Bogot and available to travel.