Regional Selection and Induction Manager - VSO Jitolee in Nairobi

Job Title: REGIONAL SELECTION AND INDUCTION MANAGER

Advert Details

Recruiter: VSO Jitolee
Contract Permanent
Location: Nairobi
Available: ASAP
Category: Human Resources / Recruitment Offer: From 3,624,321 Kenyan Shillings

Introduction
VSO are an international NGO totally focussed on fighting poverty. Wherever in the world we’re operating, we passionately believe that sustainable change is only possible when people are brought together to share their skills and knowledge in a coordinated way.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum requirements To be successful in this role you will have international or regional recruitment experience and be an expert at defining and documenting demand. Your experience using recruitment systems and providing monthly progress reports together with your excellent communication skills and customer focus are also essential. Job Specifications The role As we implement our strategy, People First we need to ensure that we have the right people, with the right skills, in the right place. Our employees and our volunteers are our most important asset and we have an exciting new opportunity to cover the Horn and East Africa region within the recently formed International People Group for a Regional Recruitment Manager. Reporting to the Global Head of Resourcing, you will work closely with programme managers, country directors and partner organisations to understand the programmes’ volunteer needs and support with the development and documentation of role profiles in line with organisational competencies. You will also play a key role in supporting new funding bids, ensuring that realistic expectations are set and commitments made. Please see the job description for further information. In return, we’ll provide you with the opportunity to infinitely share and improve your skills and knowledge whilst playing a key role in delivering our vision, a world without poverty.



Job Specification

Job Description: Regional Volunteer Selection and Induction Manager Responsible to: Global Volunteer Selection and Induction Manager
Responsible For: Location, Group & Function: Regionally (Africa, Asia or Europe), Global Quality & Performance Team, People Group

Job Purpose: Manage the delivery of highly effective, quality, needs-driven volunteer selection, induction and debriefing by Country Offices, recruitment bases and preferred partners in the Region through induction, coaching, training, mentoring and quality checking to ensure consistency and delivery to global standards.

Responsibilities Key Performance Indicators Competencies Skills Required
People and Relationship Management:Source, induct, monitor and performance manage Selectors, Assessment Day Managers, Trainers and De-briefers in recruitment bases, Country Offices and in approved partner organisations using the global volunteer selection, induction and experience evaluation performance framework, methodology and materials. Work closely with Country and Regional People Managers on ongoing support with volunteer selection, induction and de-briefing. Work closely with volunteer bodies on their role in supporting volunteer selection, induction and de-briefs. Recruitment, Selection and Induction:Lead responsibility in the Region to recruit, select, assess and train volunteer Selectors, Assessment Day Managers, Trainers and De-briefers. Mentor, support and guide employees and those involved in delivery of volunteer selection and induction as appropriate. Be a credible reference point on continuing volunteer assessment to ensure high quality volunteers fill placements and uphold VSO values whilst in-country. As required undertake the role of face – to face Trainer, E-moderator, Facilitator, Selector, Assessment Day Manager, De-briefer and Trained Assessor for the accreditation work stream. Monitoring and Evaluation: Ensure selection, induction and de-briefing delivery by recruitment bases, Country Offices and approved partner organisations meets VSO’s high standards. Using the global framework for monitoring quality of selection, induction and de-briefing events, evaluate overall performance for the Region) and provide quarterly management reports on quality and trends. Highly effective, quality network of Selectors, Trainers and De-briefers are sourced, selected, inducted, trained, coached and developed. Selector, Trainer and De-briefer performance is managed effectively, with performance issues addressed and resolved as soon as they arise. Selectors, Trainers and De-briefers are supported to perform to the highest standard. High satisfaction rate amongst volunteers regarding induction received before and during their placements. Selection and induction events in the Region result in high quality volunteers in place. De-briefing sessions for volunteers are sensitive, diplomatic, clear and concise. VSO Alumni know how to become involved in volunteer selection, induction and de-briefing and the options available to them. Volunteer selection, induction and de-briefing are carried out to a high standard. Quarterly management quality and trend reports produced for quality of volunteer pre-departure induction and learning in Region. Senior management satisfaction with report quality. Working together – Strength Successfully leads teams and develops others team working skills Communicating and influencing – Strength Inspires others by: advocating ideas within and outside VSO; maintaining a wide, influential network; coaching Managing Knowledge - Adds ValueProactively seeks out new knowledge sources (people and data); uses and shares knowledge effectively Striving for excellence – Adds ValueSets and measures challenging objectives for self and others; gives evidence-based feedback that helps others to excel. Managing Resources - Adds Value Organises own and others’ work to meet objectives; clarifies accountability of roles; allocates budget wisely; seeks ways to generate and save money. Managing People - Adds Value Builds an effective team with clear objectives; allocates work appropriately; deals with poor performance and recognises success. Developing People – StrengthIs a role model for coaching, mentoring and developing others, and for effective use of VSO’s staff development processes and opportunities Leading for the Future – Adds ValueActively promotes VSO’s work and values; recognises others’ success; generates and implements new ideas.Thinking Strategically – AwareUnderstands the context of own role; considers impact of own work on others. Delivering Results - StrengthEffectively leads large teams or complex projects, generating a goal-oriented, problem-solving team mentality and ensuring timely, high quality results. Essential:Technical skills: induction management experience, on-line learning development and delivery, de-briefing methodology and recruitment and selection management. People management: ability to lead, develop, coach and support a high performing team. Able to support remote teams. Relationship management: Good interpersonal skills, able to build relationships, influence and gain respect from employees across the organisation. Experience of recruiting, motivating and monitoring performance of external consultants. Experience of cross-cultural working and an understanding of issues of diversity. Team working: uses initiative and positive attitude, sensitivity to the needs of others, cultural awareness. Experience of working as part of a remotely based team. Work management: Experience of successfully managing and prioritising a broad, routine and demanding workload with the initiative, drive and time management skills to complete tasks in line with expectations. Self motivated; ability to move flexibly within tasks and work with minimal supervision. Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and content to suit audience Customer service: commitment to high standards of customer service and working to Service Level Agreements. Information Technology: Knowledge and experience of Microsoft packages Flexibility: able to travel within a Region frequently Values: Commitment to VSO’s work and values
Desirable:
Practical experience gained within a volunteering/Non Government Organisation context.

How to Apply:

please submit your completed application form to recruitment.international@vsoint.org. Please quote your name and 'Regional Selection and Induction Manager – Kenya' in the subject line.

Please note this position is only open to applicants who have the right to work in Kenya.

VSO is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Deadline:12/05/2013