Manager Human Resources, Administration and Properties (Re-Advertised)
Location: Honiara
- Are you a dedicated Manager Human Resources looking to join an intergovernmental agency and support effective organisational change?
- You will receive an excellent salary package circa US $82,984 – $115,275.00 inclusive of COLDA and Location Allowance (subject to exchange rates) Enjoy relocation & accommodation assistance, six weeks annual leave, return airfares & many more benefits!
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is an intergovernmental organisation working to strengthen national capacity and regional solidarity so Pacific nations can manage, control, and develop their tuna fisheries now and in the future.
Based in Honiara, Solomon Islands, our agency comprises 17 member nations, including Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
Since 1979, we have facilitated regional cooperation so that all Pacific countries benefit from the sustainable use of tuna – worth over USD $3 billion a year and important for many people’s livelihoods in the Pacific.
Our vision is “Our people enjoying the greatest possible social and economic benefits from the sustainable use of offshore fisheries and resources”.
We are now looking for a Manager Human Resources to join our team on a Fixed-Term 3-year contract with an option for another term subject to performance. In this role, you will work with a group of professionals to drive the organisational culture and cultivate an innovative and performance-driven team within FFA.
Enjoy this varied opportunity
Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, your primary responsibility is to provide strategic, policy and technical advice to Executive and Management.
Key accountabilities:
The position is responsible for-:
- Leadership, Oversight and Management of the provision of Human Resources Management and Development services
- Managing the Human Resources unit within Corporate Services Division and involves hands-on management of some aspects of this work
- Performing HR related duties in the functional areas of recruitment & selection, onboarding, benefit administration, payroll, employee relations, staff regulation and HR policy implementation and compliance, succession planning, performance management, learning & development and culture.
- Managing the training and development needs of staff.
- Managing the office administration and services.
- Managing the FFA-owned properties and assets.
What you bring to the team
We are looking for a dedicated and pragmatic individual who holds a University Degree in Human Resources Management and at least 8 years of relevant work experience with 7 years of hands on experience as Manager or Assistant Manager Human Resources preferably, in a national Government (public service), international or regional organisation. It is also essential that you have a strong understanding of regional employment regulations and practices.
Your approachability and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills will ensure you can build strong working relationships with staff of all levels in our organisation. These skills, alongside honesty and transparency, will allow you to effectively lead and manage the HR team and give you the ability to be a mentor and a coach to the broader organisational team.
Moreover, you will be a strong problem-solver with excellent planning and organisational skills.
Benefits on offer
If you want to make the ultimate sea change and find out more about life on the leading edge of Pacific development, this is the opportunity for you!
You will receive a competitive salary package circa US$82,984 – $115,275 (subject to exchange rates), commensurate with your skills and experience.
In addition, superannuation, will be paid at 7.5% into either a nominated fund or an additional cash supplement. A retention incentive paid at 21% of the base salary at the completion of a 3-year contract.
We reimburse all reasonable medical, dental, and optical expenses for yourself and your dependents. Insurance coverage is also available for personal accidents, life, medical & repatriation.
Education for dependent children is reimbursed at 75% of tuition fees (Conditions apply). If your dependent child is studying overseas, paid school travel may be available for you or your child to visit each other once a year.
Relocation expenses will be paid, with an establishment grant paid on arrival in Honiara and accommodation assistance also available.
Moreover, you will have access to 6 weeks of annual leave each year, giving you time to explore this stunning part of the world!
Candidates who have previously had a second interview with the Pacific Island Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) for this position and candidates who applied for this position during its re-advertisement will need to submit a new application for this role.
If you are ready to immerse yourself in an intergovernmental organisation and lead effective policies and procedural changes, this is the opportunity for you! – Apply Now!
To apply for this position, interested candidates must submit the following documents to [email protected]:
- Cover letter
- Completed Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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