Human Resources Manager

Full time position, national position

Location: Jerusalem, LWF Central Office

Reports to: the Country Representative

Closing date for applications: 18 August 2021

Applicants are required to uphold the core values of our organization.

Lutheran World Federation (LWF) World Service

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

For additional information, please see www.lutheranworld.org/WorldService.

Department summary

The LWF World Service Jerusalem Human Resources Manager (HRM) has a strategic role to the functioning of the organization.  and is responsible for the oversight of processes and systems relating to recruitment, retention and succession planning for staff; training, capacity building, appraisal, complaints procedures and career development of existing staff as well as developing policies and strategies aimed at employee satisfaction and performance.

Overall purpose

Working in the LWF Jerusalem program under the direction of the Representative, the HRM is responsible for upholding the HR function as per the roles and objectives described in the “Role of Human Resources Office in LWF Jerusalem” attached to this job description.

Key duties and responsibilities

Oversee the implementation of, and compliance with, existing policies and systems.

Develop and improve policies and practices; ensuring that HR policies are consistent and consistently applied as per Global standards, national legislation and Best Practice.

Actively pursue HR issues at Management level, represent HR matters in the Management Team, during proposal development, and in policy and strategy reviews.

Represent the LWF as the employer externally and internally.

Provide technical support on all HR related activities.

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Required Qualifications

Relevant University Degree (minimum Bachelor) with at least 5 years of relevant work experience. Documented studies in the field of Human Resource is an advantage.

Membership of relevant national professional body is an added advantage.

Strong computer skills in basic standardized software (HR Information System, Excel, Word, PDF).

Knowledge, skills and experience

Positive attitude and approach to help colleagues to overcome challenges.

A pedagogical approach and willingness to learn and adopt new approaches.

Attention to detail, fairness and equal treatment of staff, promoting LWF values and CoC.

Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Readiness for continuous capacity building.

Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.

Ability to support programmatic objectives with timely and meaningful information.

Capable of multi-tasking, meeting deadlines and processing information in support of changing requirements.

An impeccable professional standard of ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance

Language Skills

English: advanced verbal and written skills.

Arabic: advanced verbal and written skills.

LWF Core Skills

Working effectively with others – resource level*

Initiative – resource level

Achieving results – resource level

Accountability – advanced level

Leadership – advanced level

Analytical thinking – resource level

LWF Functional Skills

People Management – resource level

Project Management - resource level

Networking - resource level

Facilitation / Negotiation – advanced level

Communication - advanced level

*LWF 3 skills levels are: basis - advanced - resource

The HR Manager may occasionally be requested to temporarily cover for other positions on an ad hoc basis.

LWF World Service is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or religious affiliation.

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