Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

The mission of the NGO, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), is to create a world where no mother, no child, no family is devastated by HIV and AIDS. Join us in our fight for an AIDS-free generation.

Job Description

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon

Reports to: Director of Operations

Possible start date: October 1st, 2025

Terms of Offer: This position is remunerated on local terms. (for local candidates only)

Applications due date: September 24, 2025

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement national HR strategies, plans & budgets that support program objectives, and ensure full implementation of defined HR standards & good practices.
• Advise and support management staff on the full range of HR activities.
• Provide overall leadership to HR support staff.
• Conduct regular field trips to project offices to monitor and review human resource and administrative procedures and assist project staff, where appropriate.

• Develop & implement a recruitment plan that meets current and future program needs.
• Coordinate and support the recruitment and selection process for national staff.
• Coach and train staff involved in recruitment on best practices and equal opportunities.
• Coordinate the orientation/onboarding of new staff members.

• Administer HR policies including the establishment and maintenance of employee terms and conditions of service, salaries and benefits, employment contracts, leave records, etc.
• Review and benchmark remuneration and HR policies and propose necessary adjustments or new policies to ensure the program remains competitive.
• Ensure complete and up-to-date employment documentation and confidential handling of employee information.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies and procedures as well as external regulatory concerns and applicable labor laws.
• Advise and coach staff at all levels on issues related to legal compliance, disciplinary procedure, grievance, and conflict resolution procedures.

• Facilitate employee communication, ensuring regular open channels of internal communication, and support staff committees as necessary
• Provide employee services and counseling and advise on resolving conflicts and major employee grievances.
• Advise on discipline and termination of staff, ensuring compliance with legal/labour law requirements.
• Ensure employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health.

• Assess the learning and development needs of program staff and develop a program-wide learning and development strategy.
• Identify career growth and development opportunities for high-potential staff and facilitate management & leadership development initiatives.
• Conduct evaluations and impact assessments of program-wide learning initiatives.
• Manage and develop the staff performance management process.

• Attend and participate in relevant inter-agency coordination meetings.
• Develop and implement an effective HR database and reporting system.
• Ensure timely reporting and responsiveness to requests for information & support.
• Ensure proper planning and preparation in respect of departing staff, including succession planning, facilitated handover of duties, payment of terminal dues, exit interviews etc.

Qualifications

To be successful, you will have:

• Master's degree in HR management, Organization Development, or any social sciences-related field
• Minimum 10 years' experience in human resource management, with at least 3 years' experience in a senior leadership position
• Knowledge of national labor laws, employment regulations & practices
• Working experience with HR Information Systems, performance management systems, remuneration systems

• Excellent organization and collaboration skills with demonstrated success working in a team environment
• Integrity, objectivity, and the ability to gain the trust and respect of peers and senior stakeholders
• Sound judgment, a broad view, drive, enthusiasm, and a passion for people's development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, consulting skills, and ability to communicate at multiple levels in an organization
• Fluency in English & French, or at least working proficiency in both languages
• Culturally astute, respectful, and tolerant
• Willingness to travel regularly to field offices, with occasional international travel

• Postgraduate diploma in HR management, organizational development or social sciences
• Professional certification in HRM (SHRM, CIPD, HRCI, etc.)
• NGO and international donor/grantee experience a plus

Qualified candidates should submit a CV and cover letter before September 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM (West Africa Time Zone):

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee, please contact our hotline by phone (US: dial toll free 888-225-1429; all other countries: collect 770-776-5674), or online (www.reportlineweb.com/pedaids).