Location: London
Last Date: December 23, 2010
Email: jobs@restlessdevelopment.org
International Performance Director –Human Resource –SUMMARY
Since 1985, Restless Development, the youth-led development agency, has been a global leader in engaging and supporting young people to address the most urgent issues affecting their lives, communities and countries. Capitalising on the recent launch of a new brand, and about to launch a new 5-year Global Strategy (2011-2015), Restless Development is taking up a position as the global banner carrier for youth-led development – demonstrating at the grassroots and policy levels that young people can and must play a lead role in development.
Restless Development has more than tripled the size of its budget and programmes in the past five years, has been the recipient of several international and national awards, and is repeatedly cited as a model of best practice in youth-led development by the World Bank, the UK Department for International Development, UNICEF, UNAIDS and other international development institutions. For more information on Restless Development’s youth-led mission, work, countries of operation, and more, please visit: www.restlessdevelopment.org.
As part of the launch of our new Global Strategy, Restless Development is creating the new position of International Performance Director (HRM). This new role will be a member of Restless Development’s Senior Management Team, and have executive responsibility for one of five global key performance areas – Operations & Human Resource Management
Skills and Qualifications
I. Strong commitment to the youth-led mission of Restless Development and the essential role of young people in development
II. Graduate-level Degree in a relevant field of study, or equivalent work experience & training
III. At least seven years of experience in the development sector.
IV. At least five years executive or senior management experience, with emphasis on human resource management
V. Experience in distance management and working with multiple offices
VI. Experience in fundraising, partnerships and donor relationship management
VII. Experience in training delivery and provision of capacity building support
VIII. Willingness to travel extensively
IX. Fluent written and spoken English, additional relevant languages preferred
X. Excellent IT, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
XI. Knowledge of relevant national and international strategies and frameworks in the areas of youth empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, HIV and AIDS, livelihoods, participation and governance, and other poverty-related global development priorities
Position Summary
As a member of Restless Development International’s Senior Management Team (SMT), the Performance Director’s main duties are:
I. Human Resource Management (HRM): Directing HRM (standards, policies and delivery) across Restless Development globally, including direct support and supervision of the International HR Manager and any future members of the HRM Unit
II. Country Director Performance and Support: Performance Management and personnel support of 4-5 Country Directors (and their teams) on behalf of the SMT
III. Risk Management: Operational risk minimisation & mitigation and crisis management
IV. Organisational Strategy and Direction: As a member of the Senior Management Team, leading Restless Development’s global direction, growth and development
EMAIL (for sending job applications): jobs@restlessdevelopment.org
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