The Opportunity
The position is responsible for identifying and utilizing opportunities to increase Save the Children Asia regional/country office structural and operational effectiveness and efficiency and relevant employee experiences. This includes analysing operating models, ways of operation, workforce distribution, right-sizing, change management related to structural change/starting or closing of operations, working hand in hand with country offices and regional program operation teams. The incumbent will also lead the regional DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) strategy and initiatives and other global organizational development initiatives in line with Save the Children global program strategies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Work closely with Regional Operations team, country office management and country office HR to identify organization development needs for optimum performance and efficiency to fit for the present and the future. (50%)
a. Conduct structural analysis to align with regional and country office strategic direction in line with SCI guidelines. This may include workforce analysis, spans and layers, positional fitness, cost efficiency, capacity assessment etc.
b. Identify needs to address gaps/issues related to structural efficiency, right sizing (scaling up/down sizing), changes in operating model and adjustment with changing contexts.
c. Develop and support transition management & communication plans, support, monitor, report and assess results.
d. Support to workforce planning (both development and humanitarian contexts) related to transition and change
e. Identify, support and monitor key leadership changes/transition in country offices including talent identification and placement for gap filling
f. Measure the impact of interventions on staff performance, efficiency, employee retention, and job satisfaction.
g. Share lessons learnt, document processes and present progress reports to relevant senior management.
2. Learning and development (30%)
a. Support Head of Talent and Organizational Development to implement global and regional initiatives on organizational development.
b. Promote and support country offices on innovative pilot projects
c. Communicate and follow up with country office focal persons on timely submission of L&D related Regional and Global requirements.
3. Work closely with country office management to analyse, develop strategies and implement action plans to take forward Global SCI Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy (20%)
a. Analyse current DEI context, situations and data of country offices
b. Identify gaps for organizational development related to DEI aligned with global strategy
c. Develop a 3-year strategy for Asia region in line with global strategy and targets to achieve
d. Support country offices to develop annual action plans
e. Implement capacity building plans on DEI
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
* No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
* All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
* Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
Closing Date for Application: 18 Feb 2022
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
How to apply
Please follow this link to apply: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=dHplbGVlLmNoaW4uOTY4NjMuMTIxODVAc2F2ZXRoZWNoaWxkcmVuYW8uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t