HR Manager – NATIONAL ONLY At Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion

Human Resources & Administration Manager
(Internally classified Affiliated Country Human Resources Manager)

Handicap International that runs its program under the operating name Humanity & Inclusion (HI) seeks for a Human Resources & Administration Manager for Thaïland, based in Mae Sot office.

Closing date: 30 July 2023 (The recruitment is urgent;HI reserves the right to hire somebody before the deadline)

PROJECT HISTORY

Handicap International, now operating under the name Humanity & Inclusion (HI), is a non-profit independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty, exclusion, conflict and disaster. HI works in emergency, post-emergency reconstruction or rehabilitation, chronic crises and development settings.

HI works alongside persons with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. HI works to meet the needs and defend the rights of children, women and men with disabilities.

Since its creation in 1982, HI has gone on to work in around 60 countries worldwide, for the benefit of several million people.

In Thailand, HI started working in 1984 and currently implements activities for Burmese refugees along the Thailand-Myanmar border under three thematic areas: Rehabilitation, Disability Social Inclusion (DSI) and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE).

For more information on the organization, please see Humanity and Inclusion website: https://hi.org/en/index

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Duty Station: Mae Sot (relocation support is provided by HI for non-resident)
Line Manager of the position holder: Regional HR Manager (Myanmar/Thailand) based in Yangon, Myanmar
Position holder is Line Manager for: 1 Area HR Officer, 1 Admin HR Officer
Position holder is technical referent for HR matters brought up by the Senior Management Team in Mae Sot.

OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

Reporting to the Regional HR Manager, Human Resources & Administration Managerdefines and rolls out the HR component of the Programme’s STRATOP in his/her country level. Human Resources & Administration Manageris in charge of the overall management of HI Human Resources department (national and international staff) as well as the supervision of the HR & Administration matters.

S/he ensures that HR management is consistent with HI policies and framework as well as with local regulations. S/he actively analyses changes in context so as to identify the risks and opportunities in his/her scope of responsibility.

Under the guidance of the Regional HR Manager, the Human Resources & Administration Manager provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues in a collaborative, client-oriented manner.

Human Resources & Administration Manager is expected to perform following duties:

Mission 1: Management

• An exemplary manager: embodies HI’s values on a daily basis and is a role model.
• Manager/administrator: organises the operational management of his/her team, structures work around the processes identified, oversees performance, and facilitates problem solving.

Mission 2: Designs the HR part of the strategy and oversees its associated action plan

• Supports the regional HR Manager in drafting, revising and implementation of HR part of the Programme’s operational strategy (STRATOP) in compliance with HI’s policies and mandate.
• Translates the HR strategy into action plans for HI Thailand as a whole.
• Produces, compiles and analyses standard HR indicators for HI Thailand and creates HR specific KPI
• Is responsible for mapping, evaluating, mitigating and dealing with the budgetary, security and social effects of HI-related risks.

Mission 3: Rolls out Standards, contributes to HI’s Expertise and Accountability in his/her scope of responsibility

• Is responsible for the deployment and monitoring of the quality of all HI’s HR policies, processes and tools in HI Thailand and assists and supervises his/her team with the adaptation and contextualisation of HR frameworks
• Ensures compliance with HI’s legal obligations and monitors the renewal of legal documents ensuring legal exercising of HI’s activities in the country.
• Is responsible for the quality and observance of the country’s auditing, internal control and archiving procedures.

Mission 4: Operational implementation of HR

• Oversees the dimensioning and quality of Programme resources
• Oversees the Country’s Career Management and Skills Development systems
• Coordinates and guarantees the quality of the & Administration management for all members of staff
• Assists managers on his/her Programme with the implementation of HI’s HR policies
• Legal and social aspects: is responsible for maintaining the social environment and ensuring the Programme’s compliance with the legal HR framework
• Supports the Country Manager with the deployment of the HR part of the Code of Conduct and the PSEA, the Fraud and Corruption Policy and other institutional policies

Mission 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response
Oversees emergency preparedness actions in his/her department and, in the event of an emergency, reorganises the priorities of his/her team in accordance with the humanitarian imperative, in order to ensure a rapid and effective response by HI

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Academic Qualification

• First University degree preferably preferably in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences is required.
• Advanced University degree in one of the above-mentioned fields would be a strong asset.

Experience

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in human resources management in an international, public or corporate organization required.
• At least 2 years of team leadership or coordination with different stakeholders is required.
• Relevant experience in a multicultural setting & INGO is desirable.
• Familiarity with the temporary shelters along the Thai-Myanmar border would be a strong asset.

Technical Skills & Cross Cutting Skills

• Fluent English writing and speaking is mandatory.
• Fluency in Thaï language
• Strong knowledge of Thai Labour Law, Thai Social Security Fund is essential
• Proficient in MS office package
• Excellent organizational skills (capacity to prioritize) is highly preferred
• Very strong interpersonal skills: strong communication and diplomatic skills is great asset
• Proven managerial skills is highly preferred

Behavioral Skills:

• Leading self and others
• Ability to work within a multi-cultural team
• Diplomacy
• Agility
• Solution-focus
• Sense of humour
• Practical and problem-solver
• Ability to work well under pressure

JOB CONDITIONS:

Local work contract, Thaï nationality required.
1-year fixed duration contract (potential to be extended)
Monthly basic salary : from 59 500 to 65 000 Bath depending on experience + 13th month
Relocation support including Settling-in bonus.

We offer also: nice working environment as well as 15 days of annual leave, 15 days of public holidays, 5 days special leave for family event, Social Security & Worker Compensation Fund, Group life & health, phone card credit, and training possibilities.

Start preferably: ASAP

HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of employees with disabilities.

HI reserves the right to not accept applications submitted after the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for testing and an interview.

Handicap International encourages qualified persons with disabilities or chronic illness and women to apply.

HI is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults from harm. Employment is subject to HI protection standards including background checks and adherence to HI protection policies(Child protection, PSEAH), Anti-fraud and Corruption* *and Code of Conduct.**

All information shared by the applicants remain confidential.

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