Deputy Director - Human Resources

About the Role

The Deputy Director - Human Resources (DDHR) plays a key role in supporting the Director of Operations and Funding partnerships and the organization in taking responsibility for leading all aspects of Human Resources including recruiting/retention, benefits, hiring/onboarding, performance management, compliance, training and development, and all other HR strategy and operations. This role will provide vision, analysis, and leadership to the Human Resources function at AWID. Working in collaboration with the leadership team, the DDHR will develop an impactful HR strategy and approach aligned with AWID’s intersectional feminist values and principles. The DDHR will work with the HR Coordinator and all staff to implement the HR strategy.

The role oversees and implements HR activities, providing a spectrum of services from tactical to strategic, and will be involved in a wide range of strategic planning and internal initiatives, including the creation and implementation of organizational strategies, staffing plans, policies, and practices. The DDHR plays a critical advisory and supportive role to all parts of the organization, as well as individual team members, and is expected to contribute to strategic direction-setting and operational problem-solving, serving as a reliable source of HR expertise enabling a thriving organization for a virtual global team.

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit the following by e-mail to [email protected] quoting reference number NAW001:

• A CV in word or PDF format (please include 3 references)
• A 1-page cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with AWID’s mission and the unique qualities you will bring to this role.

Application Deadline: 24 June 2023

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information about AWID, visit their website and LinkedIn account.