Human Resources Manager North Africa (People and Culture)

ABOUT US

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. This means that we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 21 organisations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, all working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

Becoming part of Oxfam? Oxfam Novib OPT is looking for a “Human Resources Manager North Africa (People and Culture)”

Duty station: Tunisia

Type of appointment: Fixed-term (Inter) national Contract

Contract duration: 12 months

Work schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Reports to: North Africa Director

Type of posting: Single posting

Scale: This is an International posting with a salary grade 709. National staff are strongly encouraged to apply. If selected, the position will be at grade C1 with national salary and conditions applicable.

Start date: 15th March 2025

Deadline for applications: 5th January 2025

CONTEXT

The ‘people and culture’ area of Oxfam’s work is fundamental to the transformative change that we seek within Oxfam in North Africa as elsewhere. The Human Resources Manager (People and Culture) is an experienced strategic and hands-on leader that facilitates and ensures the development of a highly effective and strategic people-oriented systems, structure, talents and culture to deliver on its objectives across the sub-region.

The HRM (PCM) is line managed by the Oxfam in NA Director, who leads the NA Senior Management team (SMT).  The HRM (PCM) is a member of the NA SMT, which is responsible for ensuring and guarding the Oxfam vision, mission and strategic direction, and the Oxfam policies and overall compliance, internal and external, as well as overseeing, leading and supporting the implementation, the team and partners. The HRM is the key role responsible for all Oxfam people related matters, together with the NA Director.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

This position has three broad goal areas:

1. To maintain and advance the NA Human Resources vision, steer, systems and action plan, in alignment with the Oxfam values, principles, policies and financial obligations, as well as with the National laws and regulations, and to ensure their sufficient effective, consistent and compliant implementation and documentation by the team. This also includes directly engaging with, supporting and guiding the NA team to ensure their sufficient understanding of Oxfam Code of Conduct, HR goals and policies, values and principes, procedures and working approaches on people and culture issues.
2. To advance and further develop and promote the NA team and constantly seek to ensure healthy, fair, productive, safe and pleasant working environment and culture that allows the team and our work to advance and thrive.
3. To directly lead on the sufficient management and closure of any arising staff disputes and/or conflicts. And to oversee, monitor and mentor the NA PSEAH, Child Safeguarding, Sexual Misconduct and Harassment strategic plan implementation as well as support in managing cases as and when needed, together with other related parties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic HR Leadership

• Serve as a trusted People & Culture manager within the Senior Management Team (SMT), influencing strategic decisions and organizational change processes.
• Translate Oxfam’s core values and feminist principles into actionable policies and practices, particularly in employee relations and team management.
• Lead the development and implementation of HR policies, including recruitment, remuneration, and staff well-being, ensuring alignment with local laws and Oxfam’s global strategies.

2. Talent Management and Development

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and capacity building for staff across the sub-region, collaborating closely with relevant team members and stakeholders.
• Conduct talent mapping to identify high-potential employees and coordinate resources for capacity development.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and performance management using Oxfam’s 'Let’s Talk' framework, ensuring staff are held accountable, receive feedback, and are recognized for their contributions.
• Support managers in coaching and developing their teams to optimize potential and meet Oxfam’s objectives.

3. Organizational Development and Culture

• Foster a healthy, inclusive, and productive work environment by advancing Oxfam’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Lead initiatives to enhance organizational culture, including joint activities across NA countries to strengthen team cohesion and a shared sense of belonging.
• Support change management processes within the NA cluster, collaborating with colleagues from the MENA region and global affiliates to ensure effective implementation aligned with Oxfam’s values.

4. Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to local labor laws, donor requirements, and Oxfam’s internal policies, providing direct support for risk prevention and mitigation.
• Lead conflict resolution and oversee the management of safeguarding issues, including PSEAH (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment) and child protection, in coordination with other relevant parties.
• Monitor external legal and administrative changes, adapting HR policies and practices as needed to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.

5. Engagement and Coordination

• Build strong networks with peer INGOs in the region to stay informed of best practices and potential collaborative initiatives.
• Represent the sub-region’s needs and context within the MENA People & Culture team, contributing to regional and global HR discussions.
• Coordinate closely with Oxfam International and relevant Executive Affiliates to align on shared HR policies, procedures, and tools.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a Human Resources professional with:

• Initiative, decisiveness and consistency.
• Self-Awareness and accountability
• A solution-oriented mindset and opinion leader.
• Vision, strategic thinking skills and wise judgment.

• Degree in Human Resources or related field around 10 years of solid work experience in HR related position including at least 7 years at management level.
• Proven expertise in organizational development, change management, compliance, and capacity building.
• Proven experience in understanding and managing compliance, designing and developing HR operational systems, processes and procedures.
• Strong experience in risk management, conflict resolution, and safeguarding, including PSEAH and child protection.
• Proven experience in staff mentoring and monitoring.
• Excellent interpersonal communication,Fluency in Arabic, French and English.

WORKING AT OXFAM NOVIB

• All our work is guided by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.
• At Oxfam Novib, we work according to the Feminist Principles - Oxfam Policy & Practice.
• Oxfam Novib is based on the power of difference. That is why we aim to attract a diverse mix of talented people who share our standards, values and principles, and who are committed to prevent and eliminate any type of misconduct.
• We have an active policy against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any form of abuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This subject will be covered in our application and selection process.

APPLY NOW! 

Do you believe that this is the job you are looking for? Please submit your application and cover letter via our application portal before the closing date: January 2nd, 2025.

Only application submitted through our application portal and submitted before the deadline will be taking into concideration. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• If you have questions regarding the position, please contact InternationalHRBusinessSup@oxfamnovib.nl
• Only applicants shortlisted for a post will be contacted.
• This job opening is posted internally and externally, simultaneously. Internal candidates are given preference if they are sufficiently qualified or can be obtained in short term.
• We urgently need to recruit for this position so candidates will be reviewed regularly and the recruitment process will be moving forward if a candidate is selected.
• We believe it’s important in our organization that our employees are offered maximum opportunities for growth in new themes and competencies. Priority for internal candidates supports this.
• At the time of a contract offer, it is necessary for Oxfam Novib to request valid references. Our candidates will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including criminal records and terrorism, financial checks or integrity screenings/references.
• Oxfam Novib reserves the right, to its sole discretion, not to make agreements regarding this job opening, make an agreement in a lower level, or make an agreement with an amended job description.

Acquisition on the occasion of this vacancy is not appreciated.