Abt Associates - Adviser - People & Culture

Job Description

• Can you help support the end-to-end HR function and build capacity of local teams?
• Are you an experienced HR Professional with extensive recruitment and generalist HR experience in DFAT funded programs?
• We are looking for an Adviser – People & Culture (P&C) to remotely support our PHD HR team
• Join the Australia Timor-Leste Partnership for Human Development (PHD) on an 18 month contract, ARF B2, up to 3 days per week, desk based

The Opportunity
The Adviser - P&C will act as a trusted adviser and support to the Manager - P&C providing advice in all aspects of the HR function and supporting the HR function with identified tasks and areas of responsibility. This includes providing guidance and support on a range of human resources services including organisational development, employee and consultant relations, recruiting, compensation, benefits, performance management, training, and policy development on a range of HR related topics.

What’s Involved
Reporting directly to the Manager - P&C and with a dotted line to the Operations Director, the Adviser will:

• Guide and support the delivery, coordination, and implementation of human resource services and initiatives.
• Provide advice and support to the Manager – P&C with workforce planning and management, with a particular focus on providing support in the areas of staffing and recruitment, staff development and performance management.
• Support the development of a Learning and Development framework for PHD and assist with its implementation.
• Guide and support development and implementation of initiatives aimed at strengthening staff engagement and team morale.
• Act as a mentor and coach to the P&C team and provide on-the-job training and guidance to the team on recruitment processes and procedures, compliance, merit selection, international contracting and onboarding.
• Provide technical support and advice to the Manager – P&C in the planning, implementation and improvement efforts throughout the HR lifecycle, including refinement, development and implementation of key corporate, DFAT and P&C policies, systems and procedures.
• Provide strategic and operational advice to the Manager – P&C, Operations Director, and Executive team as required around effective workplace management practices, employment contracts, remuneration and benefits matters, particularly around international staffing and requirements.
• Support the coordination of recruitment, finalising the develop terms of reference and provide advice on job specification and compensation levels to ensure alignment with the relevant policies and practices, as well as internal parity.
• Provide support and advice to Manager – P&C on management of employee relations matters, including complex performance management, counselling, coaching and disciplinary matters for program staff.
• Provide technical support and advice to the Manager – P&C on compliance requirements under the program head contract as required, including P&C reporting requirements, annual planning, annual and 6 monthly reporting, and other adhoc requests.
• Provide any input as requested by Manager – P&C to help with surge capacity for recruitment needs; including leading interviews, panel representation, drafting interview questions, reference checks, sourcing options for recruitment, screening and selection.
• This is a dynamic and engaging position, where key priorities will be determined on a monthly or quarterly basis in order to respond to program requirements.

About You
We are seeking an individual who will bring:

• HR professional, with significant experience in providing strategic and operational HR support for international development programs or relevant context.
• Practical experience of end-to-end HR services, including recruitment of locally engaged and international staff, contracting, induction, mobilisation/demobilisation procedures and performance management, preferably in a development setting, and ideally with DFAT experience.
• Demonstrated experience and success working closely with in-country teams to build capacity across the HR function.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work in a cross-cultural context, with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including funding donors.

The Program
The Australia Timor-Leste Partnership for Human Development (PHD) supports the Government of Timor-Leste’s Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 and reflects Australia’s commitment to work in partnership with Timor-Leste to invest in improved wellbeing for Timor-Leste’s people. PHD aims to deliver lasting impact on the program goal: ‘People in Timor-Leste are healthier, better-educated and better able to contribute to Timor-Leste’s development.’ Through PHD, Australia supports the Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) to deliver higher quality and inclusive services in primary healthcare, basic education and social protection.

Abt Associates Australia is the implementation partner for PHD, contracted since May 2016 until May 2026.

Further Information & How to Apply
Please submit your application online via https://egpy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/job/101673 the Careers Page of the Abt Associates website www.abtassociates.com/careers, including your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role.
For further information please email the PHD People & Culture team via people.culture@phd.tl. Please insert the job title in the email subject heading.
We welcome and thank all applicants however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: Friday, 15 April, 2022 (11 pm Dili Time)

About the Organization

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtassociates.com

Equity

Abt Associates values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding

We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.