Regional Human Resource Director

Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 28 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 55 countries, our 8,990 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti.

I.                    Job Summary

The Regional Human Resources Director works closely with the Director of People and Strategy to develop organizational HR strategies, programs, policies, and procedures that will enhance the Action Against Hunger brand and strengthen the Employee Value Proposition.

The Regional Human Resources Director is responsible of executing the Global People priorities in the region and of ensuring HR best practices are applied consistently across all Country offices.

Specifically, the Regional HR Director will bring direct support to the country offices in the areas of HR operational management and compliance, change management, organizational and performance management, learning and development, compensation and benefits, employee wellbeing and talent management.

The Regional Human Resources Director reports to the Director, People and Strategy (NY, USA Main office) and have a dotted line management to the Regional Director, Nairobi Kenya.

The Regional HR Director role is designed with the following purpose, engagement, and delivery:

Purpose

The RHRD will drive the execution of the Global People Strategy by implementing impactful HR initiatives both in the region and countries. Cultivate a people-first culture that prioritizes well-being, engagement, and growth. Lead transformation efforts to build adaptive, high-performing teams while ensuring compliance, equity, and operational excellence.

Engagement

Serve as a strategic HR advisor to Regional and Country Leadership, guiding workforce planning, performance management and talent development. Strengthen HR networks to reinforce organizational values and global best practices. Partner with both internal and External stakeholders to foster an inclusive, trust-based workplace. Enhance HR capabilities through Learning and development initiatives.

Delivery

Ensure seamless execution of Global People priorities by advancing HR effectiveness across HEARO and country offices. Elevate talent strategies to improve hiring, development, and retention. Optimize HR operations by refining policies, strengthening employee support, and driving a culture of well-being. Aligning HR performance with organizational goals through collaboration and strategic monitoring.

II.    Essential Job Duties

• Lead the implementation of HR Global Priorities and annual HR plans across the region.
• Ensure compliance with organizational HR minimum standards and best practices in all country offices and the HEARO office.
• Serve as a strategic HR advisor to the Regional Director, Senior Management, and country-level HR teams on key organizational and management issues.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation to HROD and country leaders.
• Oversee regional HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, career development, staff retention, wellbeing, learning and development, compensation, and benefits, in close collaboration with the Director, People & Strategy.
• Offer guidance on country office structures, workforce planning, and realignment processes.
• Support and advise country offices on HR investigations.
• Ensure the Safeguarding policy is well understood and effectively implemented across all country offices and HEARO.
• Promote staff wellbeing by fostering best HR practices in all Country Offices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director, People & Strategy.

III.   Supervisory Responsibilities

• The Regional HR Director is directly responsible for managing and leading the HEARO HR Team 
• The Regional HR Director has auxiliary responsibility in terms of broad strategic advisory, guidance and function oversight of the country HR teams.

IV.  Gender Equality Commitments and Zero Tolerance of Abuse

• Foster an environment that reinforces values of women and men, and equal access to information.
• Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
• Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders, particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff.
• Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation.
• Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
• Value and respect in all cultures. 

V.     Fiscal Responsibility

• Directly responsible for monitoring and implementing the HR activities of the HEARO budget.

VI.    Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many interruptions. You must be able to proofread your own work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

VII.   Working Conditions, Travel and Environment

• The duties of the job require regular job attendance of at least five days per week. Employees must be available to work outside normal office hours, or at the weekends, as required by contact with the country offices, country office security or other obligations.
• The duties of the job require up to 60% travel to country offices, New York as well as to other Action Against Hunger HQs. While visiting the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases

Requirements

I.   Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in HR, business or related field (master’s degree preferred)
• Specialized training in adult learning, employment law, compensation & benefits, organizational planning, organizational development, employee relations, safety, training, and preventive labor relations.
• Professional HR certification from a reputable body such as IHRM, SHRM, CIPD or HRCI preferred

II.   Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to think strategically assessing options and actions based on trends and conditions in the work At least 10 years’ progressive HR experience, with 4 years in a senior supervisory role, within an international humanitarian/development organization.

• Minimum 3 years of field experience with an international humanitarian organizations environment, and the vision and values of the organization
• Build partnerships and capacity to build trust
• Ability to make decisions and on guiding others to make decisions
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a successful participant in Leadership Groups
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills, demonstrated ability to lead and develop HR staff
• Ability to work cooperatively with subordinates, colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels and from all disciplines
• Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, and training and development.

• Willingness and ability to travel, both nationally and internationally
• Experience in the administration of benefits and complex HR compensation programs.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex and sensitive material and report on it cogently
• Genuine interest in and commitment to the humanitarian principles of Action Against Hunger
• Experience working internationally with HR networks and other international organizations
• Excellent oral and written verbal communication skills
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word and Excel

Benefits

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated resume and both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. Closing date for applications: , February 28, 2025.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing non discrimination in employment.