Global HR Senior Officer - Kinshasa

The Global HR Senior Officer at Afrique Chronique in Kinshasa, Congo, provides HR support to the TLM Global Fellowship, focusing on strengthening HR operations and compliance. Responsibilities include hands-on HR support, project-based HR initiatives, and capacity building in DR Congo. The role requires translation and interpretation between English and French and reports to the Global HR Advisor. The position is based in the TLMI DRC office.
Poste proposé : Global HR Senior Officer - Kinshasa

The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is a leading international Christian organization with over 140 years of experience. It operates as an international federation (Global Fellowship) of 30 Member countries which, through the TLM Charter, have made commitments to one another and to certain principles and ways of working. They consist of both ‘supporting’ (donor) countries and ‘implementing’ (field) countries - both equally valued Members and equal partners in the work and in ‘big-picture’ decisions about how TLM should function and develop. The TLM International Office provides leadership, coordination and facilitation to enable the Global Fellowship to achieve the vision of ‘Leprosy Defeated, Lives Transformed’.
• MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Global Human Resources Senior Officer provides practical human resources support to members of the TLM Global Fellowship. The main focus of this role is to facilitate the strengthening of HR operations, compliance and systems across members by delivering HR support both direct hands-on and/or project-based HR support to Global Fellowship members as required. He/she will also provide direct HR support to TLMI DR Congo as well as build the HR capacity in-country.. The post-holder will be a resource person to translate technical HR documents between English and French as well as assist with interpretation when needed. . This role reports to the Global HR Advisor.

In order to achieve this, the post holder will be involved in the following areas, under the direction of the Global HR Advisor:
• supporting and coordinating HR processes and activities for members at Global or National level, or with HR Communities in line with TLM’s Global HR Strategy ;
• providing support and expertise in all areas of TLM’s Strategic HR Framework.
• maintaining an overview of implementing countries’ capacity support opportunities and proactively meeting their needs;
• using and promoting collaborative tools to enhance the experience of members and the work of Global HR;
• adopting a facilitative, connecting and encouraging approach to affirming the identity and value of each Member;
• championing the Member-agreed values and standards to ensure that the integrity of the TLM Global Fellowship is protected and maintained.
• POSITION IN ORGANISATION
• Reports to the Global HR Advisor
• Works closely with the Head of People and Safeguarding
• Works closely with the Country Leader of TLMI DRC
• Not responsible for line management of staff
• Based in TLMI DRC office
• SCOPE OF JOB

The main areas of focus of the role are:
• ‘Hands on’ HR support for Members – delivering an HR function that they are unable to do for themselves under the direction of the Global HR Advisor. (50%)
• HR projects support and development for the Fellowship TLM HR network – contributing to global HR projects development in line with the Fellowship agreed standards and subsequent support in the incorporation of these to Member level as well as promote a place of peer sharing, learning and support, and co-organisation of the global HR workshop. (25%)
• Support and facilitation of HR for TLMI DRC – support all aspects of HR in country as well as building the capacity of key stake holders where required. (25%)

The post holder is assigned responsibility for supporting a portfolio of projects and countries’ support processes and activities. These countries represent a wide and diverse range of programme size, capacity and historical presence. The role will be flexible to the needs of the individual country, member and the type of support offered will recognise the expertise and the scope of work within.

The post holder is also responsible for supporting cross member support on platforms such as the TLM HR network facilitation, where the Global HR Advisor coordinates the agenda, speakers and stimulates learning through discussions, as well as the annual HR Workshop. In addition, the post-holder will be required to participate in the planning of programmes and facilitation of sessions for members of the Global Fellowship assisting with translations (documents & online facilitation) between English and French as required.
• DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY
• Overseas travel: Frequent traveller – approx. 30 to 50 days a year
• Support the coordination of TLM Global Fellowship HR network under the direction of the Global HR Advisor
• Development of the HR capacity of specific members
• QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in development studies or related field
• Holds professional HR qualifications
• Proficient in using online collaboration tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Mentimeter to facilitate virtual meetings, interactive presentations, team communication, and collaborative decision-making
• Experienced in hosting and participating in webinars, conducting remote training sessions, and leveraging real-time engagement features to enhance productivity and audience interaction.
• Able to both support and challenge members/partners and nurture the interdependency between individual members and global fellowship
• Able to assess needs and strengthen organisations and individuals in an international environment
• Works with senior leaders and management to provide people management and development, policy direction (according to local employment standards where applicable), advice and support on a wide range of human resource issues
• Able to develop policies and advise on process solutions to address people management risks and opportunities and align with Country Strategies
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people from a broad range of backgrounds and cultures
• Excellent writing skills to prepare documents, reports and general correspondence
• High degree of organisation and initiative, self-motivated person with a positive can-do attitude. Proactive, anticipating the work that needs to be done and taking appropriate steps to achieve deadlines
• Excellent ability to use the Microsoft Package and familiarity with intranet usage
• Ability to work hands-on as well as strategically to contribute to the overall success of the organisation
• Willingness and ability to travel overseas (approximately 30 to 50 nights per annum) and to perform well in challenging and sometimes difficult locations
• Ability and willingness to work closely with others as part of a team
• Be able to work in a partnership and non-paternalistic manner understanding his/her role as an advisor and not an expert
• Value diversity and honour own and other’s national cultures
• Have a high desire for collating experiences, learning and putting learning into practice.
• Work in a Christian organisation and pray for and with members
• PROVEN ABILITY
• Substantial professional experience in providing human resources support and management internationally
• Substantial experience in organisational development and supporting partner organisations and their staff to strengthen their HR procedures and practices.
• Experience of working in or with an international NGO / internationally focused commercial organisations
• Previous field experience of working in developing countries in the Asia and / or Africa regions
• Experience of developing HR policies and procedures
• Experience of managing own workload effectively, taking the initiative, planning and organising work to meet deadlines and dealing with problems as they arise

Profil recherché pour le poste : Global HR Senior Officer - Kinshasa

Part 3: Person Specification

JOB TITLE: Regional Human Resources Advisor- Africa

Attributes

Essential

Desirable

Education / Qualifications
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Human Resources studies or related field
• Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field; or attendance at specific relevant training courses

Experience and Knowledge
• Al least 5 years of experience in a Senior HR role with exposure to national and international input
• Significant experience building the capacity of others, at organisation or individual level
• Significant experience:
• On the overall cycle of Hiring including Job design, Resourcing, Recruitment, induction, on boarding and Talent Management in various organisations
• Managing HR Services, Performance, Reward, Policies & Procedures
• With Safety and Care including & Care- Safeguarding in HR related areas, Safety & Security, Health & Safety and Staff Wellbeing
• Supporting the production of policies and procedures, strategic planning and its implementation, of HR
• Staff engagement. Learning and development
• Supporting processes related to EDI, OD, values and organisational culture
• Good experience supporting the facilitating of international and country-level learning events
• Significant experience of working in developing HR internationally
• Experience of working in or with an international NGO
• Experience in various countries

Skills and Abilities
• BILINGUAL French- English being fluent in both languages with proficiency in speaking and writing.
• Excellent remote, online, collaboration tools experience and abilities
• Excellent inn person facilitation skills and abilities
• Proven ability to assess needs and strengthen organisations and individuals in HR
• Able to provide support to senior leaders and HR leads on a wide range of HR issues
• An interest and ability to research new areas ok knowledge and new practices in the HR sector
• Excellent knowledge of HR at senior level to be perceived and act as an expert
• Ability and willingness to work closely with others as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people from a broad range of backgrounds and cultures
• Good analytical skills
• Good writing skills to prepare documents, reports and general correspondence
• Working knowledge of basic budget and accounting procedures
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in meeting departmental and organisational targets
• High degree of organisation and initiative
• Excellent computer literacy skills
• Excellent remote media platforms experience as well as HR systems and intranets
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent skills using online workspaces for collaboration
• Other
• Willingness and ability to travel overseas
• Value diversity and honour own and other’s national cultures.
• Have a high desire for collating experiences, learning and putting learning into practice
• Be a practising Christian committed to the objectives and values of The Leprosy Mission and able to work in an interdenominational environment
• Contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotion, prayers and words of encouragement
• Adhere and promote our Safeguarding Standards and Code of Conduct

Critères de l'annonce pour le poste : Global HR Senior Officer - Kinshasa
• Métier :
RH, formation
• Secteur d´activité :
Activités associatives - Recherche et développement - Santé, pharmacie, hôpitaux, équipements médicaux - Services autres
• Type de contrat : CDD
• Région : Kinshasa
• Ville : Kinshasa
• Travail à distance :
Hybride
• Niveau d'expérience : Expérience entre 5 ans et 10 ans - Expérience > 10 ans
• Niveau d'études : Bac+5 et plus
• Langues exigées :
anglais > courant - français > courant
• Nombre de poste(s) : 1
• Management d'équipe :
Oui
• Formation
• Talent Management

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