Careers at the IRC
From emergency response through post-conflict development work, in a great variety of roles around the world,
the International Rescue Committee’s 8,000-plus staff is a force for humanity and hope. If you’re skilled and
passionate, we’d like to add your energy to ours.
Careers at the IRC are as wide-ranging and far-reaching as our work. Encouraging staff development through
promotion, transfer and rehire, the IRC nurtures long-term career paths and helps employees grow within the
organization.
At any given moment, on any given day, all around the world, IRC staff members are restlessly and effectively
working for the sake of the most vulnerable among us—to restore and renew hope, dignity and freedom.
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for
Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC
operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti
Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Regional Human Resources Director
Sector:
Human Resources
Location:
Kenya
Employee Type:
Regular
Employee Category:
Full Time
Description
Job Overview / Summary (What and Why):
The Regional HR Director will lead and facilitate the development of a highly effective, strategic
HR function in the Horn and East Africa and Yemen (HEAZ/Y) that ensures the organization has
the structure, culture and talent needed to deliver on program goals and effectively serve its
beneficiaries. Directs and facilitates delivery HR capacity and infrastructure in line with IRC’s
Human Capital Strategy for efficient and effective services at multi-levels and implementation
and adaptation of HR global initiatives and practices. Serve as advisor and counsel to maximize
staffing resources and performance, ensure economy and efficiency of work processes, and
contain institutional risk.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Direct and oversee collaborative identification and development of annual and multi-year
human capacity strategies such as workforce planning, job performance improvement,
HR capacity development, etc. to ensure right talent at right time and place. Identify and
facilitate development of standards, tools, and resources. Devise and implement metrics.
2. Evaluate and facilitate HR functional capacity and service delivery for HEAZ/Y.
Implement collaborative actions to facilitate evaluation and development of HR capacity
and infrastructure. Build knowledge, expertise, and capacity leveraging internal and
external resources. Ensure effective HR service systems and delivery at multi-levels as
confirmed by key stakeholders. Measure and evaluate.
3. Oversee global delivery and implementation of IRC HR global systems, standards, and
initiatives. Ensure effective adaptation at all levels and compliance with the spirit and
intent of labor regulations and donor requirements. Secure feedback and suggested
improvements. Measure and evaluate.
4. Direct development and delivery of training and other capacity building efforts. Identify
and access internal and external resources to provide timely and effective technical
assistance.
5. Serve as a strategic partner providing advice and counsel to maximize staffing resources
and performance, ensure economy and efficiency of work processes, and contain
institutional risk. As needed, serve as primary liaison for all HR matters.
6. Perform other duties as assigned and contribute to the success of the HR department
and function at IRC.
Job Qualifications:
Master’s degree, minimum 12 to 15 years of progressive HR professional experience
with a minimum of 5 years as a regional manager or director or equivalent education and
experience. (NOTE: For an HR Partner, the experience level is 10 years with five years
as a regional manager or director.)
Demonstrated success as an HR generalist supporting employee groups of 500+
employees in multiple locations within the region or global environment required.
Demonstrated success in supporting key senior management and building relationships.
Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational
planning, organization development, employee relations, and training and development
Strong collaborator with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who is able to work
seamlessly across countries, cultures, and organizational units required
Demonstrated ability to work, manage, and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced,
high volume environment and on deadline; aptitude for problem solving and decision
making needed
Superb written and verbal communication skills required. Capable of managing conflict
and conflicting views.
English fluency required (French proficiency a plus)
Ability to regularly travel to countries within the region
Strong knowledge of HRIS systems preferred
SPHR, GPHR, CIPD or other HR professional certification preferred
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
From emergency response through post-conflict development work, in a great variety of roles around the world,
the International Rescue Committee’s 8,000-plus staff is a force for humanity and hope. If you’re skilled and
passionate, we’d like to add your energy to ours.
Careers at the IRC are as wide-ranging and far-reaching as our work. Encouraging staff development through
promotion, transfer and rehire, the IRC nurtures long-term career paths and helps employees grow within the
organization.
At any given moment, on any given day, all around the world, IRC staff members are restlessly and effectively
working for the sake of the most vulnerable among us—to restore and renew hope, dignity and freedom.
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for
Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC
operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti
Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Regional Human Resources Director
Sector:
Human Resources
Location:
Kenya
Employee Type:
Regular
Employee Category:
Full Time
Description
Job Overview / Summary (What and Why):
The Regional HR Director will lead and facilitate the development of a highly effective, strategic
HR function in the Horn and East Africa and Yemen (HEAZ/Y) that ensures the organization has
the structure, culture and talent needed to deliver on program goals and effectively serve its
beneficiaries. Directs and facilitates delivery HR capacity and infrastructure in line with IRC’s
Human Capital Strategy for efficient and effective services at multi-levels and implementation
and adaptation of HR global initiatives and practices. Serve as advisor and counsel to maximize
staffing resources and performance, ensure economy and efficiency of work processes, and
contain institutional risk.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Direct and oversee collaborative identification and development of annual and multi-year
human capacity strategies such as workforce planning, job performance improvement,
HR capacity development, etc. to ensure right talent at right time and place. Identify and
facilitate development of standards, tools, and resources. Devise and implement metrics.
2. Evaluate and facilitate HR functional capacity and service delivery for HEAZ/Y.
Implement collaborative actions to facilitate evaluation and development of HR capacity
and infrastructure. Build knowledge, expertise, and capacity leveraging internal and
external resources. Ensure effective HR service systems and delivery at multi-levels as
confirmed by key stakeholders. Measure and evaluate.
3. Oversee global delivery and implementation of IRC HR global systems, standards, and
initiatives. Ensure effective adaptation at all levels and compliance with the spirit and
intent of labor regulations and donor requirements. Secure feedback and suggested
improvements. Measure and evaluate.
4. Direct development and delivery of training and other capacity building efforts. Identify
and access internal and external resources to provide timely and effective technical
assistance.
5. Serve as a strategic partner providing advice and counsel to maximize staffing resources
and performance, ensure economy and efficiency of work processes, and contain
institutional risk. As needed, serve as primary liaison for all HR matters.
6. Perform other duties as assigned and contribute to the success of the HR department
and function at IRC.
Job Qualifications:
Master’s degree, minimum 12 to 15 years of progressive HR professional experience
with a minimum of 5 years as a regional manager or director or equivalent education and
experience. (NOTE: For an HR Partner, the experience level is 10 years with five years
as a regional manager or director.)
Demonstrated success as an HR generalist supporting employee groups of 500+
employees in multiple locations within the region or global environment required.
Demonstrated success in supporting key senior management and building relationships.
Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational
planning, organization development, employee relations, and training and development
Strong collaborator with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who is able to work
seamlessly across countries, cultures, and organizational units required
Demonstrated ability to work, manage, and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced,
high volume environment and on deadline; aptitude for problem solving and decision
making needed
Superb written and verbal communication skills required. Capable of managing conflict
and conflicting views.
English fluency required (French proficiency a plus)
Ability to regularly travel to countries within the region
Strong knowledge of HRIS systems preferred
SPHR, GPHR, CIPD or other HR professional certification preferred
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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