The EA Global Business Support Unit (EAGBSU) is part of the Finance and Operations Department. Our mission is to support international business operations in countries and clusters where Oxfam Novib is the Executing Affiliate, with the goal of enhancing the impact of our programs and ensuring our work is efficient, safe, accountable and sustainable. Janneke den Hertog is the Manager of the Unit, and is the hiring manager for this vacancy.
The International Human Resources Team sits within the EAGBSU, and is responsible for the full range of Human Resources activities happening in the countries and clusters where Oxfam Novib is the Executing Affiliate. The welcoming team consists of three direct colleagues: one International HR Business Partner, and two International HR Advisors.
Oxfam Novib is an Executing Affiliate (EA) in several Country Offices within the Oxfam Confederation, which is set up in a complex, matrix management structure. As the International HR Advisor of Oxfam Novib, you will be the main interface between countries and clusters, and Oxfam Novib.
You will support, advise, and be the first line of contact for senior management in country offices (Country Directors and Country HR Managers) to manage staffing matters, and take responsibility of HR matters (tactical and operational), not limited to but specifically pertaining to international staff. Guided by the Service Level Agreement (SLA) between Oxfam International and Oxfam Novib, you will ensure that Oxfam Novib fulfils and exceeds its operational duties in its Country Offices, ensuring compliance with local labour law and internal policies and procedures. You will strengthen the capacity of Country Offices HR Teams to improve the quality of their HR services and their self-sufficiency.
Key responsibilities
- Issuing and overall ensuring operational excellence in all aspects of international contract management, collecting and synthesizing HR data from country offices (and issue monthly reports).
- Lead in the end-to-end process of recruitment of international staff.
- Act as a trusted advisor across a broad range of operational (day-to-day) HR queries and activities. As required, provide sound and effective advice on critical and complex HR issues.
- Regularly contribute to the review, improvement and application of HR policies and business processes in the country.
- Advise and provide training on Oxfam (Novib) HR processes and procedures.
- Guided by the IHRBP develop draft and improve policies and HR processes.
- Induction and onboarding of new HR staff in Oxfam Novib EA countries.
- Act as focal point for Novib’s HR systems and application (SuccessFactors), provide training and advice on IT improvements.
- Participate and support in harmonization projects.
- Support EA country offices when there are emergencies in the country, and work with the GHT on any emergencies as needed.
Who are we looking for?
Education
An advanced university degree in human resources, public or business administration, organisational psychology, employment law, or other relevant social sciences is required. Knowledge of Dutch labour law is required.
Experience
Between two to three years of relevant experience as a Generalist HR role is required. Experience as a HR Officer or Advisor is an advantage, preferably in complex, matrix-managed, multi-cultural, international organizations.
Languages
Fluency in English is required, French is desirable.
Skills and Abilities
With a strong HR background, you have excellent organisational skills and proven ability to work in a structured way, managing own workload and priorities, and identifying opportunities to add value to the system. You have interest in the operational side of the work as this is the backbone of everything we do in HR. You can communicate clearly, convincingly, and you display excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
You ideally have experience with SuccessFactors and/or other similar HR management software.
Having a strong attention to detail, an analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity, creativity and a proven work ethic, you are able to handle requests from multiple sources and work effectively individually as well as across teams and in a multi-cultural environment, with a focus on promoting diversity and inclusivity. With a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values, you approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. You remain calm when working under pressure and always work with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
Working at Oxfam Novib
- All our work is guided by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.
- At Oxfam Novib, we work according to the Feminist Principles – Oxfam Policy & Practice.
- Oxfam Novib is committed to offering you a motivating work environment at our offices in The Hague. We offer a one-year contract from start (including a 1-month trial period), with the possibility to extend.
- Oxfam Novib offers an attractive and honest benefits package, including a year-end allowance and yearly pay increase from the Collective Labor Agreement. Moreover, we offer complementary options to choose from. The salary range for this position is set in scale 708 with a salary range between €2.907,- and €4.418,- gross based on 36 hours a week.
- Oxfam Novib is based on the power of difference. That is why we aim to attract a diverse mix of talented people who share our standards, values and principles, and who are committed to prevent and eliminate any type of misconduct.
- We have an active policy against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any form of abuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This subject will be covered in our application and selection process.
Additional information
- Do you believe that this is the job you are looking for? Then we would love to meet you! Please send your resume and cover letter via our application portal.
- If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Janneke den Hertog, Unit Manager of the EA Global Business Support Unit at janneke.den.hertog@oxfamnovib.nl
- Only applications received before the closing date 07th September 2023 and submitted via our application portal will be considered.
- This job opening is posted internally and externally, simultaneously. Internal candidates are given preference if they are sufficiently qualified or can be obtained in short term. We believe it’s important in our organization that our employees are offered maximum opportunities for growth in new themes and competencies. Priority for internal candidates supports this.
For similar reasons we also welcome candidates who work for other Oxfam affiliates, in this case you will be contracted/hosted by the Oxfam affiliate in your country. The renumeration package of that country specific will be applicable. - At the time of a contract offer, it is necessary for Oxfam Novib to request valid references. Our candidates will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including criminal records and terrorism, financial checks or integrity screenings/references.
- Oxfam Novib reserves the right, to its sole discretion, not to make agreements regarding this job opening, make an agreement in a lower level, or make an agreement with an amended job description.
- We are currently working hybrid (50% in the office in The Hague and 50% at home).
- Qualified candidates residing in the Netherlands, or other EU/EEA countries and who are willing to relocate to the Netherlands at their own expense and responsibility, are encouraged to apply.
- Oxfam Novib is unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
