I. GENERAL INFORMATION:

TechnoServe's mission is to build businesses that create jobs, income, opportunity, and economic growth in developing countries. Our strategies are based on a market-driven, business-oriented approach employed and refined over the past 40 years. Our employees are at work harnessing the power of private-sector development in some of the world's most impoverished regions.

II. PRIMARY PURPOSE & FUNCTION:

• This position will provide the overall human resources leadership for the organization while also acting as a fully-integrated member of the Senior Management Team. The Vice President of HR will report to the CEO & President.
• The Vice President will identify organizational needs and develop and implement global human resources strategies, programs and policies that enable successful execution of business strategies.
• The Vice President will establish HR best practices and ensure operational excellence in the delivery of HR products and services.
• Position location is Washington, DC or Norwalk, CT.

III. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and revise existing HR policies, develop new policies where needed.
• Compliance with and global understanding of our HR policies and procedures.
• Develop and disseminate useful, adaptable tools to country programs for a range of local HR activities - recruiting, compensation, orientation, training, retention and performance management.
• Lead strategic thinking and implementation of compensation philosophy for US and expatriate hires and work with the Development Division to procure funding for Volunteer Consultant program.
• Develop and implement a best practice and streamlined performance management system for use throughout the organization.
• Coordinate and manage our strategic recruiting, ensuring that TechnoServe attracts best-in-class candidates.
• Develop and maintain an affirmative action plan.
• Travel domestically and internationally (required).

IV. KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree required.
• 10+ years of HR Experience, including significant experience as an HR leader (multinational company experience highly desirable).
• Facilitation, training, employee relations, performance management and change management skills.
• Strong collaboration, influence, communication, interpersonal and project management skills.
• Knowledge of US employment laws.
• Strong business acumen and customer focus.

V. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary history to work@tns.org. Place position title in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Click here to apply now! TechnoServe is an equal opportunity employer.