Director of People and Organisational Development

About Us 

GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 14 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.

About the Role
The Director of People and Organisational Development is responsible for all People related matters across GOAL, focused on driving change across the organisation through designing and implementing various people initiatives in line with our transformation strategy.  As part of our Senior Management Team, you will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and the role will be based in our HQ in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.

The successful candidate will provide strategic vision, oversight, and guidance to GOAL's global People function, leading a team of 8 People professionals and a Global network of People professionals in 14 countries across Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. You will also be responsible for a diverse range of projects including working at board level and working closely with the CEO to drive the People Agenda.

You will partner with the business, to strategically shape the future direction of GOAL to deliver the best possible performance outcomes at optimal cost and in the most efficient and effective way. This role will ideally suit an experienced human resources professional seeking a strategic position that involves directly influencing the direction of a global humanitarian organisation and its people agenda.

 Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the organisation to evolve the People & Organisation Development strategy in line with organisational objectives.
• Facilitate the execution of the business strategy, developing a culture that drives excellence, high performance, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Lead the People & Organisation Development function, instilling accountability, ownership, and autonomy.
• Maintain a high-quality central HR function that uses technology, systems, and tools to provide metrics that inform key decisions.
• Lead the design and development of key people initiatives in the areas of DEI, People Development, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Culture & Engagement and HR Operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with managers across the GOAL network, partnering effectively to provide a best-in-class service to our people.
• Provide expert input to organisation design and development initiatives underpinned by awareness of the organisational needs, people risks and succession planning.
• Coach business leaders on the application of HR tools and processes to ensure effective organisation design effectiveness, optimum employee performance, clear talent recruitment and development, improved employee engagement and the delivery of a robust employee experience.
• Drive a high-performance culture focusing on organisational capability, leadership and management development.
• Mentor, develop and support the existing HR team.

HR Leadership

• Ensure GOAL is represented at National and International forums and networks, keeping abreast of sector trends and is a key contributor to global discussions and initiatives.
• Take ownership for key organisation-wide projects as agreed with the CEO.
• Attend all Board meetings to report on progress against plans.
• Participate in organisational development, organisational strategic planning and income/ expenditure budget planning process
• Act in accordance with the mission, visions, and values of GOAL.

Workplace Integrity Framework

• Create an environment which inspires people and is aligned to the organisation’s values.
• Ensure GOAL’s values of Humanitarianism, Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Partnership are embedded across the organisation
• Lead the Risk Management process with respect to HR risk identification and mitigation activities at Organisation level, providing support to Countries as required.
• Ensure the highest level of compliance is maintained in all aspects of employment legislation and donor requirements in countries of operation.

Requirements (Person Specification)

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Human Resources professional with a strong HR background and a member of CIPD. Proven track record operating at a senior level and leading a function is essential, together with familiarity in working in a fast paced, dynamic and people centred environment.

What we're looking for: 

• Previous Senior HR leadership experience across an international organisation, experience in an international Humanitarian organisation is an a advantage (but not essential) 
• Strong knowledge of HR disciplines including DEI, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, HR Systems, Performance Management, Talent Management, Organisational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition and Talent Development.
• Proven track record in handling complexity, and high-risk situations in a multi-cultural environment.
• The ability to successfully manage change and transformation.
• Pragmatic and common-sense approach to problem solving.
• Ability to influence and build credibility at all levels and establish collaborative working relationships.
• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to provide executive coaching, mentoring, and acting as an Executive HR Leader.
• Strong commercial acumen, be a trusted advisor to enable the organisation to shape & deliver its strategic plans.

Highly Desirable

• As an international organisation, language fluency is highly desirable, ideally French, Spanish, or Arabic.

**GOAL offers staff flexible working with our hybrid model, we require our HQ employees to work 2 days per week from our office in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin**

 We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed.  At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment.hq@goal.ie  

GOAL commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued, we are particularly eager to receive applications from women (and other underrepresented groups). We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. 

All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL
A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

General Terms and Conditions

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.