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LAYIQ - DRC People & Gender Senior Specialist (Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund

Gender and diversity promotion
Design, implement, and champion a comprehensive country-specific Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, with a strong emphasis on advancing gender equity across all operational levels.
Continuously review HR policies, recruitment practices, and performance review cycles to identify and eliminate systemic biases.
Facilitate regular training and workshops for staff and managers on unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and maintaining a respectful workplace.
Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for diversity and gender representation.
Talent acquisition and Human Capital management
Create an innovative candidate sourcing and outreach strategy to attract top talent quickly
Coordinate with the global recruitment team, the hiring managers and ONEM to ensure the timely filling of critical roles.
Ensure smooth, legally and OAF procedures compliant onboarding and offboarding processes, including contracts renewals and contracts updates.
Ensure permanent alignment and internal equity between job titles, Job Descriptions, Job Levels, and benefits across the organization.
Serve as the primary administrator for our Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and ensure accurate, up-to-date records for all staff.
Ensure all new hires are properly registered with ONEM by officially validating all employment contracts within statutory deadlines
Performance and Talent Management
Act as the country’s Performance Management champion, overseeing the Performance Development Review cycle to ensure timely, objective, and fair assessments of all staff.
Support managers to effectively address underperformance cases through structured Performance Improvement
Employee Experience and People Innovation
Manage internal communication tools and channels for the team, allowing the division to better understand staff needs, clarify expectations around People services, and collect staff feedback.
Continually raise the bar by treating staff as internal clients, creating an exceptional "customer experience" for all team members
Identify levers to improve staff satisfaction and build a highly motivated and happy team.
Execute leadership approved People change management initiatives.
HR Policies, Team Culture and Grievance Management
Champion organizational culture and values, driving a culture of excellence
Identify gaps in current policies, suggest improvements and ensure staff fully understand policies and program updates.
Implement and update a self-service People policy hub for the team to access all policies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for grievance management by handling complaints and Code of Conduct breach reports, and driving thorough, objective investigations and resolutions according to OAF policies
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

DRC People & Gender Senior Specialist (Fixed-Term)

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