P&C Business Partner (RISE Project)

Provide strategic P&C partnership and advisory support to project leadership.

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Overview

Provide strategic P&C partnership and advisory support to project leadership.

You have:

  • University degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, or development related field.
  • Minimum of three to five years of experience in Human Resources/People & Culture, preferably within an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO).
  • Broad People & Culture (P&C) knowledge, combined with critical thinking skills, to connect P&C practices with World Vision's strategic priorities and the broader humanitarian context.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders/stakeholders.
  • Experience handling sensitive and confidential employee relations or safeguarding cases with sound judgement.
  • Demonstrated skills in coaching, mediation, influencing, facilitation, presentation, training, analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, manage competing demands, and deliver commitments within deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), internet navigation, and electronic records management systems.
  • Effectiveness in written and verbal communication in both Myanmar and English.
  • Good knowledge of local labor laws and income tax regulations.
  • Familiarity with donor compliance requirements e.g. USG as they relate to HR.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Strategic P&C Partnership and Advisory Support to Project Leadership

  • Serve as the strategic People & Culture partner to Program Director, Managers and supervisors, providing advice and guidance on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement and people-related risks.
  • Partner with project leadership to develop workforce plans aligned with project objectives, donor requirements and approved staffing structures.
  • Provide professional guidance on the interpretation and application of labour legislation, World Vision policies, procedures and donor requirements.
  • Support employee relations matters including handling grievances, facilitating investigations, conflict resolution and performance improvement plans and taking disciplinary actions.
  • Support leaders/managers and provide technical assistance for performance managers, talent development and succession planning
  • Support organizational restructuring, position changes, workforce transitions and change management initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Strengthen staff engagement, wellbeing, safeguarding, diversity, inclusion and a healthy work environment consistent with World Vision values.

Manage Project P&C Operations, Administration and Compliance

  • Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes for project-funded positions, including workforce requisitions, interviews, salary recommendations, employment offers and onboarding.
  • Ensure timely preparation and administration of employment contracts, contract amendments and project extensions.
  • Maintain accurate employee records within HRIS and personnel files in accordance with data privacy and document retention requirements.
  • Coordinate payroll inputs, employee benefits, leave administration, contract renewals and staff separation processes.
  • Monitor contract expiry dates and staffing movements to support uninterrupted project implementation.
  • Coordinate project HR compliance activities including internal audits, donor audits and statutory compliance reviews.
  • Maintain complete HR documentation and employment records to ensure audit readiness throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare and submit project HR reports, staffing data and workforce metrics as required.

Support Project Lifecycle Management and Organizational Effectiveness

  • Provide comprehensive P&C support throughout project start-up, implementation, transition, extension and close-out phases.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Grants Management and Project Management teams to monitor staffing budgets, approved positions and workforce costs.
  • Analyze workforce trends, staffing data and organizational needs to support evidence-based planning and decision-making.

Other Responsibilities

  • Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager consistent with the nature and level of the position.
  • Participate in organizational initiatives, emergency responses and cross-functional assignments as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE

  • University degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, or development related field.
  • Minimum of three to five years of experience in Human Resources/People & Culture, preferably within an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO).
  • Broad People & Culture (P&C) knowledge, combined with critical thinking skills, to connect P&C practices with World Vision's strategic priorities and the broader humanitarian context.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders/stakeholders
  • Experience handling sensitive and confidential employee relations or safeguarding cases with sound judgement.
  • Demonstrated skills in coaching, mediation, influencing, facilitation, presentation, training, analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, manage competing demands, and deliver commitments within deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), internet navigation, and electronic records management systems.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Commitment to the organization's mission, vision, core values, and safeguarding standards.
  • Effective in written and verbal communication in both Myanmar and English
  • Based at the National Office, Yangon and 40% travel to field offices
  • Experience in managing and maintaining HRIS, preferably Workday System
  • Good knowledge of local labor laws and income tax regulations
  • Familiarity with donor compliance requirements e.g. USG as they relate to HR

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully handled a sensitive employee relations issue? Interviewers are asking for examples of your conflict resolution skills and judgment in challenging situations. Describe the situation succinctly, focusing on your approach to resolving the issue and the outcome.
How do you prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced work environment? This question aims to understand your organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to engage staff and improve their well-being in the workplace? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you define your experience with workforce planning and development? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience working with senior leadership in a project-based environment. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What measures do you take to ensure compliance with labor laws and organizational policies? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure confidentiality and handle sensitive information in your role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How have you contributed to diversity and inclusion initiatives in your previous roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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