REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER – SAO (M/F)
The position will be based in one of the 7 countries participating in the SAO program:
Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), N’Djamena (Chad), Lomé (Togo), Cotonou (Benin), Dakar (Senegal), Bamako (Mali), Niamey (Niger)
Fixed -term contract under local law depending on the country of assignment of the selected candidate.
Contract duration: 24 months (renewable)
Start date: from 01/01/2027 and no later than 01/03/2027.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so don’t wait to apply!
Handicap International / Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization that intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster. Working alongside people with disabilities and those made vulnerable, it takes action and advocates to meet their essential needs and improve their living conditions. It is committed to promoting respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
The Sahel and West Africa (SAO) Regional Office covers seven countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Chad, and Togo. It comprises approximately 500 staff members committed to implementing HI projects in diverse, sometimes sensitive, and rapidly evolving contexts. Its main donors include ECHO-EU, FCDO, GFFO, and DGD.
In line with its regional expansion, HI is seeking its future Regional Human Resources Manager for the South-West region . Reporting to the Regional Director, you will lead the HR function across all 7 countries . You will define and implement the HR aspects of the operational strategy, foster the regional HR network, and support Country Directors and managers in addressing their human and organizational challenges.
You ensure the quality, consistency, and compliance of HR practices , while guaranteeing their adaptation to the realities of different contexts. You also play a key role in supporting organizational transformations, developing the skills of HR teams, and anticipating HR risks at the regional level.
Your main responsibilities:
- To drive regional HR strategy and performance and contribute to the sizing of organizations and resources;
- To lead the HR sector in the 7 countries, promote the sharing of practices and support the development of skills and autonomy of HR teams;
- Advising management and executives on their HR decisions, organizational changes and the management of sensitive individual or collective situations;
- Ensure the quality, harmonization and compliance of HR policies, processes and practices, as well as the control of key HR risks;
- Supporting the challenges of recruitment, skills development, career management and preparation for and response to emergency situations.
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This position is for you if…
- You like to combine strategic vision and operational reality , and move from a regional transformation topic to the very concrete support of a team or a manager;
- You are comfortable in multi-country, multicultural and evolving environments , where not all situations can be dealt with with a standard response;
- You enjoy advancing topics across disciplines , building buy-in and developing solutions with stakeholders who have different realities and priorities;
- You find your energy in contexts where it is necessary to simultaneously structure, harmonize, secure and support change .
To succeed in this role, you have senior HR experience that allows you to combine strategic vision, structuring skills and closeness to operational challenges.
Key Experiences and Skills
- You have at least 8 years of experience in human resources , including significant experience in multi-site/country HR coordination or management roles;
- You have worked in complex , multi-stakeholder or rapidly changing environments and have actively participated in HR or organizational transformations;
- You have solid experience in managing teams, including remotely, and in supporting managers , including strategic advice, managing sensitive situations and supporting decision-making;
- You have mastered the main HR management challenges : organization, recruitment, personnel administration, skills development, risk management;
- You have excellent analytical, structuring and synthesis skills and know how to transform complex issues into pragmatic solutions;
- You know how to build trusting relationships , work in multicultural environments and manage sensitive situations with diplomacy, confidentiality and discernment;
- Fluent in spoken and written French.
They will be particularly appreciated
- Experience within an international NGO , an international organization, a consulting firm or a complex private environment;
- International professional experience ;
- Experience in preparing for and/or responding to emergencies ;
- Experience in designing or facilitating training courses and developing communities of practice;
- A professional knowledge of English.
You don’t see yourself in all of these criteria but think you can bring real value to the position? We encourage you to submit your application.
SALARY CONDITIONS
Job Classification: E2 – Executive Team.
Compensation: according to HI’s salary scale applicable in the country of assignment of the selected candidate. A discussion regarding salary positioning and its alignment with the applicable range can be arranged at the beginning of the recruitment process.
How to apply
CANDIDATURE
A detailed Curriculum Vitae, limited to four pages, and a cover letter of one page maximum should be sent to recrutement.sao@hi.org no later than 08/11/2026.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The recruitment process will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND INCLUSION
Humanity & Inclusion | Handicap International is committed to equal opportunities and fights against all forms of discrimination in hiring . Recruitment is based on skills, experience, and suitability for the position. HI values the diversity of backgrounds and profiles.
Applications from women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and, where appropriate, to the workstation can be considered based on individual needs and HI’s capabilities. Candidates wishing to benefit from an adjustment may request one at any time during the recruitment process.
ETHICS AND SAFEGUARDING
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) applies a Zero Tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment and intimidation, as well as fraud and corruption.
HI has a reporting and complaints management mechanism that guarantees rigorous, transparent, and inclusive handling. All reports can be submitted confidentially and securely to: plainte@benin.hi.org
The recruited individual agrees to adhere to and respect HI’s Code of Conduct and Ethical Policies, available via the following link: https://hi.org/fr/politiques-institutionnelles
All job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and applicable background checks. HI may contact previous employers regarding any proven incidents or ongoing investigations at the time of departure related to sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, as well as fraud and corruption.