People & Culture Manager (m/f)

Description

• Under the supervision of the Country Director, the People & Culture Manager as a member of the Senior Management Team of WWF Mozambique will:
• Implement the People and Culture component of the WWF Mozambique Strategic Plan
• Support management and be the focal person to attract, recruit, develop and retain the right talent for delivering the strategy, and build leadership capacity
• Implement effective people, organizational and management structures, policies and processes in alignment with WWF guidelines, policies and procedures and Mozambique legal standards
• Provide advice to the Country Director and his/her team in matters concerning people related safety and risk management

Duties

People & Culture Development and Management

• Implement people management and development strategy including recruitment and selection practices, discipline, grievance, compensation and benefits, staff contracts, training and development, succession planning and talent management, morale and motivation, culture development
• Manage the yearly Performance Management cycle and facilitate and coordinate the implementation of the performance appraisal system
• Coach line Managers and staff on employment/workplace related matters, and provide guidance on labour law related questions as well as on performance and disciplinary issues
• Develop and support measures to improve organizational culture and employee well-being, and coordinate and support the implementation of the compensation & benefits policy
• Facilitate staff training and development, staying abreast of relevant training opportunities within and outside WWF
• Ensure that WWF Mozambique complies with local Employment laws, and support adherence to the internal Code of Ethics and policies & procedures. As and when required, liaise with external consultants and lawyers for specific employee related issues
• Manage Human Resources reporting, maintaining Human Resources data and statistics and provide reports to the Country Director, WWF International and auditors as needed
• Maintain personnel files, ensuring they are complete and in compliance with both WWF and national standards, and review proposals on organizational changes with Directors, guide them through the appropriate process and ensure that organizational changes are reflected in the Organization Chart
• Manage staff inductions and ensure on-boarding for newcomers, and run exit interviews for those leaving the organization
• Oversee payroll administration and management

Organizational Development (OD)

• Coordinate the development and lead the implementation of OD strategy, budgets and work-plans, in close collaboration with the Country Director and Senior Management to ensure long term sustainability of the Mozambique office
• Develop, implement and regularly monitor the organizational development dashboard for the Office and regularly report progress to the Senior Management Team and partner offices
• Ensure the planning, management and monitoring of the implementation of network and change management plan for the Country Office, in close collaboration with the Country Director
• Liaise with other departments and staff to ensure they feed into organizational development objectives, and to ensure they are fully informed of organizational development targets and achievements
• Facilitate the development and implementation of an internship program that creates value for both the intern and WWF (ensures WWF receive critical support on projects and access to a pool of talent for later hiring decisions)

Organizational Safety and Security

• Facilitate the analysis of the security environment and threats to WWF staff, property and operations, identifying vulnerabilities to the threats and developing threat indicators and thresholds to monitor changes in the security environment;
• Ensure the implementation of and adherence to WWF Mozambique Safety and Security Policy including protocols on movement and travel, security incident reporting, pre-country arrivals and visitors debriefing, security communication etc.
• Facilitate staff capacity building on safety and security in order to ensure continuous and conscious effort to learn, improve and understand the expectation for safety, and develop individual and collective sense of security and safety awareness and responsibility
• Performs other duties as requested by the Country Director

Requisites

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Administration, Business Management, or related field
• At least 8 years of professional experience in human resources, people management and/or organizational development, at least 3 years of which are in Mozambique in a managerial position
• Proven experience in implementing and monitoring the compliance of HR systems, policies and procedures, preferably within the context of an international organization
• Strong knowledge of Mozambique labour law and benefits system
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment is an added advantage
• Membership of a relevant professional body would be a strong asset
• Required Skills and Competencies:
• Proven leaderships skills in administration and management of Human Resources
• The ability to communicate effectively, inspire and coach and seed behavior change in the work place
• Excellent inter-personal skills, and a good understanding of human relationships
• Proven skills in design, administration and management of Human Resource
• Management systems, payroll, policies and processes
• Good abilities to work in a team and across teams
• Experience of working in a matrix organization
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in both Portuguese and English
• Identifies with the values of the WWF organization, Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
• Demonstrates WWF behaviours in ways of working: Strive for impact, Listen deeply, Collaborate openly and Innovate fearlessly
• Adheres to WWF’s brand characteristics, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has been working in Mozambique since 2001, and is currently implementing its second country strategy (2020-2030), whose goal is for WWF MCO to influence and ensure sound management and responsible stewardship and use of Mozambique’s unique biodiversity for the benefit of present and future generations. The strategy, underpinned by the fact that the wellbeing and prosperity of Mozambicans is dependent on nature and that, today, the rate of loss of this life-support system demands urgent and effective action, is anchored around three conservation pillars, namely: i) inclusive conservation of habitats and species; ii) sustainable and equitable livelihoods; and iii) greening the footprint of economic development. The strategy will focus on six priority landscapes and seascapes, namely, Lake Niassa & Lichinga Plateau, Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area, Quirimbas Biosphere Reserve, Zambezi Delta, Primeiras & Segunda Environmental Protected Area, and Inhambane seascape
• WWF Mozambique seeks to recruit a dynamic and committed People & Culture Manager who will ensure WWF Mozambique applies the highest standards in the area of people & culture (P&C) management and fosters a culture based on network citizenship in order to support the achievement of the conservation goals and objectives as laid in the Strategic Plan, in compliance with WWF People & Culture policies and standards. He/she will support the delivery of the WWF Mozambique Country Strategy 2020-2030 through the development and implementation of efficient and effective systems in human resources, administration and organizational development
• Working Relationships:
• Internal: Interacts and works closely and on a regular basis with project implementation personnel in PSEPA and Maputo, PSEPA Fisheries Senior Officer, PSEPA Program Manager, M&E Officer, M&E Manager, ESSF Senior Officer marine team and other conservation staff in Maputo
• External: Interacts with governmental institutions, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, the media, donors, specialists/consultants, private sector and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the PSEPA Program Manager, as appropriate