Deadline: 22 December, 2021

Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has opened applications for the role of Complex/Regional Human Resources Business Partner.

AfDB’s mission is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the human resources work plans for the region/complex in alignment with the region/complex’s business strategy
• Identify and analyse client complex/region strategic challenges, objectives and potential roadblocks related specifically to human capital within the region/complex
• Translate key business challenges into human resources demands
• Drive, oversee and ensure the effective implementation of human resources strategies, processes, policies, and systems that contribute to the overall success of the business
• Ensure alignment and implementation of best practices and core human resources processes across the region/complex within areas such as recruitment, training and development
• Ensure programme success
• Ensure programme goals and deliverables are clearly communicated to the business and the project teams
• Provide coaching and feedback on how to improve individual and organisational performance to meet strategic objectives
• Analyse talent and business metrics related to client organisational unit and hypothesise possible causes and potential solutions to achieve business objectives
• Provide counsel to management on resource and headcount planning
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by supervisors

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources/Organisation Design or a related field
• Professional qualification in Human Resources Management will be an added advantage
• Seven years, minimum, of functional experience in three or more areas of human resources
• Business experience outside of human resources will be an added advantage
• Ability to interpret employment law implications into workplace situations and provide appropriate coaching to associates and leaders
• Knowledge of measurement and evaluation methodology and ability to design measurement and evaluation systems that monitor the impact tools, processes, or learning interventions
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in French or English
• Competence in the use of human resources technology and systems
• Knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage

To apply and for more information, click here.

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