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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

We are currently seeking a to provide leadership, direction and coordination of the human resources and administration function of HelpAge in Asia.

Position: Regional Human Resources & Administration Manager

Work base: Asia Regional Office in Chiang Mai, Thailand with frequent travel to countries in the region

Salary: Competitive

Contract length: 2 years (with possible extension)

Application closing date: 20 January 2017

Starting date: 1 April 2017 (latest)

The organisation: HelpAge International’s vision is a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. We are the secretariat of the HelpAge network, bringing together more than 114 affiliates and 200 partners working with older people in over 50 countries.

Job purpose and key responsibilities: Responsible for the overall leadership, direction and coordination of the human resources and administration function of HelpAge in Asia region, which included the development of human resources systems; implementation of HR policies and practices to be applied and followed consistently across the region and in country offices; the establishment of effective and efficient operational system including logistics, IT and administration functions in Asia regional office.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience: ­

-Thai national; ­

-A minimum of 6 years of experience in management role particularly implementing HR strategies at least at country level ­

-Excellent knowledge and skills in developing HR system and policies, formulating compensation and benefit package, staff development, employee relations and change management;

-Experience in managing operational services such as logistics, IT, procurement and administration; ­

-Knowledge and experience of working in different countries across Asia; ­

-Excellent communication skills and ability to work at regional level; ­

-Experience in coordination of staff development processes using diverse approaches ­

-Skills to train and support HR staff and also managers on a range of HR related issues; ­

-Proven problem solving skills and the ability to influence others to achieve successful outcomes; ­

-Good people management skills and the ability to solve sensitive issues decisively while respecting procedures and line management structures; ­

-Proven attention for detail and ability to effectively manage a high volume of data and information; ­

-Budget management experience and strong levels of financial literacy; ­

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy; ­

-Fluent written and spoken English language; ­

-Able and willing to travel within the region.

How to apply: ­

-Please submit your application document consists of:

   • A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role that should not be more than 1 page of A4 size;

   • An updated curriculum vitae (CV), maximum 3 pages of A4 size;

   • Three referees, including your most recent employer.

-Please put the covering letter and CV in one file and send by email to hr@helpageasia.org before the closing date of 20 January 2017.

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

HelpAge International is committed to providing our staff with continuous professional development and opportunities to thrive within an inclusive and diverse environment.

As part of our commitment to promoting gender diversity we are the only international NGO member of the BITC Gender Campaign.

With a view to minimising our administration costs we are unfortunately only able to contact again those candidates that have been shortlisted for interview.