HR MANAGER BRAC INTERNATIONAL THE HAGUE

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About BRAC International Key Performance Indicators

How to Apply

The Role Experience and Qualifications

Major Responsibilities

Purpose Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

About Oxford HRMajor Challenges

ABOUT BRAC INTERNATIONAL

BRAC is an international development organisation with the vision of a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. BRAC uses an integrated model to change systems of inequity through social development programmes, humanitarian response, social enterprises, socially responsible investments, and a university. BRAC is a global leader in developing cost-effective, evidence-based programmes in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings and has been ranked the #1 NGO in the world for the last three consecutive years by NGO Advisor.

Stichting BRAC International was set up in 2009 as a non-profit foundation in the Netherlands to govern and manage all BRAC entities outside Bangladesh, except for affiliates in the UK and the US.

BRAC’s unique holistic approach to poverty alleviation includes a range of core programmes in economic and social development. BRAC’s institutional expertise on successfully implemented programmes is applied in countries where their models are either replicated or adapted according to the country context. Together, BRAC aims to help people realise their potential and create opportunities through multi-stakeholder collaboration.

BRAC acts as a catalyst, creating opportunities for people living in poverty. The organisation is specialised in piloting, perfecting, and scaling innovations to impact the lives of millions. BRAC was born in Bangladesh and is almost completely self-sustainable through its network of social enterprises and investments and operates in 11 countries across Asia and Africa: Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Philippines, Liberia, Myanmar, Nepal, Uganda, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and South Sudan.

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Title: HR Manager

Reporting to: Executive Director BRAC International / Chief People Officer BRAC & BRAC International

Location: The Hague, Netherlands

Salary: Competitive for the role

The purpose of this role is to contribute to organizational effectiveness at BRAC International. This will involve efficiently sourcing, allocating and managing Global Staff* in compliance with respective laws and rules where applicable. The HR Manager will also provide expertise on issues such as taxation, remuneration and internal equity whilst

considering BRAC’s overarching global strategy and effectively partnering with BRAC affiliates and BRAC International Countries.

*“Global staff” are those people appointed by Stichting BRAC Netherlands to work for other BRAC Countries.

THE ROLE

PURPOSE

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement a Global Staff mobility policy, including the necessary procedures, and provide practical solutions to the complex problems associated with global mobility. Balance the need to adhere to internal policies and external regulations with flexibility where possible, with an appreciation of BRAC business needs

• Carry out Global Staff hiring in coordination with the relevant hiring Director/Manager and with the BRAC Head of Recruitment, in line with the BRAC Recruitment policy. Provide specialist advice, support and guidance to the business partners on all matters relating to internationally mobile staff

• Work with BRAC International to ensure that Global Staff policy and procedures are compatible with BRAC International general principles and ensure the business remains cost effective and efficient

• Liaising with third party suppliers and Country HR specialists including BRAC Reward and Expatriate Administration Team regarding immigration, relocation, and expatriate taxation issues

• Design employment contracts, prepare salary offers for selected candidates in coordination with the BRAC Reward team, and facilitate placement of Global Staff, following BRAC international HR policy and in coordination with the hiring manager and the local HR team

• Ensure all Global Staff contracts, tax requirements and immigration statuses are

compliant with local immigration (i.e.; Visa, WP & Security clearance, etc.), and that legal requirements are followed in coordination with local HR and BRAC International HR

• Ensure proper on-boarding for the global staff with effective orientation on BRAC Values, Code of Conduct, safeguarding, local culture and relevant policy and procedures. Ensure Code of Conduct declaration is performed by all Global Staff on annual basis

• Ensure all Global Staff have performed all mandatory trainings on Ethics, Compliance, Safeguarding, Sexual Harassment & Exploitation (SHE), Child Protection & Venerable Adult Protection, and Anti-Bullying at regular intervals

• Ensure the effective application of BRAC Performance Management programs are followed by all Global Staff, and that IDPs (Individual Development Plans) are developed and duly accomplished following a 360-degree feedback process

• Work closely with the Head Security and Administration of BRAC and Country HRs to ensure all Global Staff working overseas are provided with the appropriate care and support including benefits (medical insurance, tax, relocation etc.

• Develop and manage administrative processes, including coordination with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure proper tracking and record keeping of all mobility and assignment related documents.

MAJOR CHALLENGES

• Timely placement of Global Staff in compliance with local regulation• Getting the right candidate for the right role• Defining and developing the HR policy with clearly defined salary benefit guidelines for

Global Staff

• Handling of a large volume of non-routine, complex tasks in which general policies need to be applied to frequently changing situations

• Maintaining a high degree of tact and diplomacy in order to obtain favorable outcomes or maintain good will amongst internal and external stakeholders.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Timely placement of Global Staff• Compliance with BRAC’s Expatriate Policy• Compliance with the law of the host and the home country in regards to all

transactions, records and documents

• Compliance of Global Staff with legal requirements, in coordination with management• Management and control of costs including but not limited to salary, benefits,

consultation fees, insurance etc.

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EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Substantial HR and Global Staffing experience required• Direct client interaction and advisory experience required

• International mobility/expatriate management experience• BBA/Bachelor degree preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Thorough knowledge of global staffing procedures• Managerial and leadership qualities• Knowledge of culture and employment legislation of different countries• Ability to apply a logical approach to decision-making based on regulations and

business needs• Knowledge of labor law, and human behavior and psychology

• Sound knowledge and understanding of benefits and income tax related issues of expatriates

• Organized and able to multitask to coordinate tasks smoothly• Effective communication, as most of the job revolves around communication with the

client, colleagues and third-party companies/agents of different locations• Ability to work in matrix-structure with cross-functional colleagues globally.

*Candidates must have the right to work in the Netherlands, and have the required professional qualifications.

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HOW TOAPPLY

All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page and complete our online application form. Please provide a CV and cover letter in ONE single document, which should be prepared before applying as they will be requested in the application process.

The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages long and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit. The document should be saved in MS Word in the following format: Your First Name-Your Last Name-Document Name-Date (yymm) e.g: Pat-Jones-CVandStatement-1808.

Timeline

Closing date: Preliminary interviews: Final panel interviews:

Equality statement Equality and diversity are at the core of BRAC’s values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

Selection processAll candidates will be notified about the status of their applications. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake an additional assessment prior to the final interview.

QueriesIf you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email brac-hr@oxfordhr.co.uk in the first instance.May 5th 2019

Week of May 13th and week of May 20th 2019Week commencing June 3rd or June 10th 2019

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ABOUT OXFORD HR

Oxford HR operates globally - mainly within the international development and charity sectors. We carry out retained executive search mandates at board and senior management levels. We also offer human resource and organisational development consultancy.

Oxford HR has many years of experience in search as well as an extensive network of international development, social sector, corporate, public sector, and academic contacts

from across the world. We carry out comprehensive and often international searches designed to meet the specific needs of our clients.

Oxford HR’s team members have significant personal experience of working in international development and the social sector as well as the corporate and governmental sectors. We are in a unique position to find and assess talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

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