Regional Human Resources Manager- Africa CIMMYT

The Regional HR Manager will play a critical role in strengthening operational efficiency across country offices within the region for Human Resources. This position ensures that country offices are aligned with organizational goals, adhere to policies, and operate effectively within their strategic mandates. The role involves regular monitoring, capacity building, and strategic advisory to enhance overall performance and accountability.

• This position will support the Regional Director and Management by providing strategic leadership, aligning country/ regional activities with institutional goals, facilitating coordination between HQ and country/regional offices, and making localized decisions to address specific challenges and opportunities. Oversight, monitoring/ assurance and compliance are essential aspects of this function.
• Collaborate closely with other Regional Managers and focal points of the Operations Chapter to ensure the seamless adaptation and implementation of policies, procedures, and new system architecture (e.g., ERP and contract systems), focusing on process improvement while maintaining business continuity during the transition.

Objectives of the Position: Regional Human Resources Manager

• Align country offices with organizational strategic objectives, policies, and compliance frameworks.
• Support effective and transparent management practices within country offices.
• Foster collaboration and identify support needs between country offices and HQ teams.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating risks, while enhancing internal controls to ensure operational resilience and sustainability.
• Manage employee labor relations, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.
• Develop and implement annual training plans in line with the 2030 strategy.
• Oversee HR initiatives, including OHS Programs and environmental well-being efforts

Duties and responsibilities: Regional Human Resources Manager

1. Strategic Support and Alignment

• Conduct regular assessments of country
  office operations to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and regional
  priorities.
  
• Review and provide insights on the
  impact of country office activities and initiatives.
  
• Coordinate strategic planning and
  execution between country offices and HQ.
  

2. Governance and Compliance

• Ensure adherence to organizational
  policies, DOA, and compliance standards.
  
• Conduct reviews and spot checks to
  ensure compliance, recommending corrective actions for HR processes and
  activities.
  
• Collaborate with Legal and other
  departments to review compliance and address irregularities.
  
• Monitor ongoing compliance through
  regular reporting and data analysis.
  

3. Operational Effectiveness

• Monitor operational performance,
  identifying inefficiencies in key HR processes at the regional level. Implement
  process improvements and training initiatives.
  
• Ensure effective resource utilization
  and alignment with cost management strategies (structure, staffing, and work
  allocation).
  
• Work with the regional Director and
  Country Offices, to include HR management, training, support, well-being, and
  other relevant aspects in operational plans and budgets.
  
• Contribute for HR to the opening or
  closing of country Offices in the Region.
  

4. Workforce and Talent Development

• Evaluate and promote/ support
  leadership and management practices to enhance team engagement and morale.
  
• Support talent development
  initiatives, focusing on building local/ regional capacity.
  
• Work with relevant areas to address
  workforce gaps and strengthen team cohesion.
  
• Develop and implement annual training
  plans with program leads/managers and HQ.
  

5. Risk Management and Compliance in HR
   processes

• Ensure compliance with institutional
  policies and procedures (e.g., DoA for contracts).
  
• Identify significant risks regarding
  staff relations/ management and coordinate actions to mitigate them.
  
• Implement best practices in staff
  relations/ management across country/ regional offices.
  

6. Stakeholder Engagement and
   Representation

• Strengthen partnerships with external
  recruitment companies and networks to boost the organization’s reputation and
  enhance talent attraction and retention.
  
• Act as a representative of the
  Regional/HQ team in country offices, ensuring effective communication and
  coordination.
  

7. Environmental, Health and Safety Management

• Oversee the implementation of
  Environmental, Health and Safety Programs.
  
• Collaborate with OHS specialists to
  train staff in health, safety, and emergency procedures.
  
• Collaborate with HR HQ to develop and
  implement environmental, health and safety strategies and well-being
  initiatives that address country and regional needs and priorities.
  

Regional Human Resources Manager

8. Compensation and Benefits Management

• Develop and implement a global
  compensation and benefits strategy, including salary evaluation, job grading,
  and compliance with local regulations.
  

9. Internationally Recruited Staff
   Management

• Coordinate on and off boarding of IRS
  with Programs, Country Offices and HQ HR. Provide adequate level of
  administrative support to IRS and dependents.
  

10. Audit and Compliance Support

• Support all audit efforts on HR
  matters for staff and projects in all country offices.
  
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and
  update HR policies and procedures accordingly.
  

11. Tools and Systems Management

• Collaborate with HR HQ to develop,
  implement, and manage internal tools and systems for HR reporting, and data
  analysis as well as staff management at the country/ regional level.
  

12. Monitoring and Oversight

• Conduct ongoing monitoring and
  oversight of country office operations, ensuring they meet HQ standards.
  
• Provide regular updates to HQ on the
  status of country offices, including KPI’s.
  
• Coordinate with HQ to address issues
  identified during monitoring activities.
  

Requirements: Regional Human Resources Manager

• Bachelor’s or master’s
  degree in human resources management, Business Administration, or a related
  field.
  
• At least 8-10 years of
  progressive HR experience, including regional or multi-country management.
  
• Experience in human resources
  governance, compliance, and strategy alignment.
  

Education, knowledge and experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  •At least 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, including regional or multi-country management.
  •Experience in human resources governance, compliance, and strategy alignment.

Terms and conditions for Regional Human Resources Manager

• This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position and on competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
  •The appointment will be for two (2) years, including a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent on performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
  •The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya.