Cordaid Global HR & People Lead Jobs in Ethiopia



Cordaid Global HR & People Lead Jobs in Ethiopia;The Global HR & People Lead provides strategic leadership and coordination of people management, organizational development, workforce planning, and HR governance across Cordaid globally.

The role supports Cordaid’s transition toward a distributed, interdependent, and domain‑based operating model, ensuring aligned, people‑centered, and future‑oriented HR practices.

Reporting directly to the Director of the Shared Services Unit (SSU), the position is pivotal in embedding integrity, compliance, and locally led development principles across HR functions.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Organizational Development

  • Develop and implement global HR strategies aligned with Cordaid’s priorities and cultural transition.

  • Ensure HR practices support Locally Led Development (LLD).

    People Management & Leadership Support

  • Advise managers and leadership teams on leadership development, performance management, and organizational change.

  • Support team effectiveness and transformation processes.

    Workforce Planning & Effectiveness

  • Coordinate workforce design across domains and regions.

  • Develop scalable HR services enabling lean country structures with robust employee support.

    HR Operations & Digital Enablement

  • Ensure accurate delivery of HR services across the employee lifecycle.

  • Promote effective use of HRIS, workflow tools, and people analytics.

    Talent Acquisition & Staff Development

  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, talent development, and succession planning.

  • Attract and retain qualified professionals globally.

    HR Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure consistent implementation of HR policies and labor regulations.

  • Uphold Cordaid’s Integrity Compliance Framework and mitigate HR risks.

    Employee Wellbeing

  • Oversee absence management, duty of care initiatives, and organizational health.

  • Contribute to safe and responsible working conditions in complex contexts.

    Team Leadership

  • Manage and coach HR personnel, including HR Officers.

  • Foster employee development, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

    Requirements

    Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR Management,
    Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in HR management, organizational development, or workforce planning in international or complex environments.

  • Strong knowledge of HR governance, labor regulations, workforce analytics, and HRIS platforms.

  • Proven experience supporting organizational transformation and distributed operating models.

  • Excellent advisory, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Collaborative team player with a “One Cordaid” mindset.

  • Accountable, empathetic, and committed to integrity and ethical behavior.

  • Fluent in English; knowledge of French or Dutch is an asset.

  • Alignment with Cordaid’s mission and values.

    What We Offer

  • A high‑profile leadership position within an international organization focused on social impact.

  • A varied, impactful, and autonomous role requiring strategic initiative and vision.

  • Strong commitment to social entrepreneurship and locally led impact.

  • Competitive international working conditions and benefits.

  • Initial one‑year contract with intention to extend.

  • Hybrid working conditions and market‑conform employment terms.


    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Cordaid Global HR & People Lead Jobs in Ethiopia

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