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Reports to: Director, Corporate Services, and special reporting to the Regional Director

Duration: Three years, with the possibility of renewal

Location: World Scout Bureau, Arab Support Centre (Cairo, Egypt) [Local hire]

Summary

The Manager, Human Resources, plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing human

resources strategy to enhance employee satisfaction, productivity, and engagement within the

organisation. This position focuses on fostering a positive work culture, building strong

relationships with employees, and creating initiatives to support equity, well-being, and
professional growth. The Manager leads the implementation of initiatives to ensure that the

organisation's workplace is people-centred, diverse, inclusive, and contributes to overall

organisational success. The manager will also be responsible for managing the day-to-day

activities of the human resources.

Responsibilities

• People and culture strategy implementation:

execute strategies aligned with the organisation's mission and values.
o Identify key focus areas for improvement, set measurable goals, and develop

action plans to achieve objectives.

o Integrate the execution and success of human resources policies into overall
organisational performance goals.

• Employee feedback:

insights and assess employee sentiment.

o Analyse data to identify trends and areas for improvement and develop initiatives
based on employees' feedback.

• Communication and recognition:

and keep them informed about organisational progress, updates, and initiatives.
o Promote a workplace culture of cross-cultural communication, actively seeking new

perspectives and ideas that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

o Implement recognition programs to acknowledge and appreciate employee
contributions and achievements for Arab Support Centre.

• Wellness and work-life balance:

employee well-being and mental health.

• Performance management and continuous learning:

system.

o Provides guidance and support to line managers in delivering effective and
constructive performance feedback.

o Responsible for the onboarding and offboarding process for the Arab Support
Centre.

o Identify, design, and offer training and development opportunities that enhance
employees' skills and knowledge for the Arab Support Centre.

• Cross-functional and cross-regional coordination

its execution.

o Collaborate with other functions to ensure employee engagement initiatives align
with overall people and culture objectives.

• Human resources operations:

o Hands on support to the daily HR tasks include employee relations, compensation
and benefits, payroll, recruitment, onboarding, training, performance
management, record-keeping, developing and implementing policies, and HR

reporting. These tasks aim to support employee engagement, productivity, and

compliance while contributing to the organisation's success.

Job requirements

Experience, skills, and qualifications

• Degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in human resources management, preferably in an

international organisation or multi-cultural environment.

• Strong understanding of human resources principles, practices, and labour law.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is a must (other languages are considered an asset).

• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Outlook) and experience with database management.

• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and develop strategic initiatives based on findings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and cross-regional team

environment.

• Certification in human resources management (e.g., PHR, SPHR) is desirable.

Personal qualities

• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, proactive ،autonomous and solutions orientated.
• Ability to work as a team player in a culturally diverse worldwide team of staff and

volunteers.

• Able to work under tight deadlines, manage projects and approach work with a problem -

solving mentality.

• Interested in working for a values-driven organisation, displays honesty, integrity, and a

• Flexible and able to adapt to a changing work environment.

• Willing to occasionally travel overseas and work in the evenings and weekends, as required.

• Immediate availability is an asset.

Summary of employment

Terms and conditions

The WSB offers a range of tangible and intangible working benefits. This is a full-time position with

a contract of three years with an option to extend the contract subject to agreement by both

parties.

• Salary paid on monthly will be appropriate to the role.
• Position is based in the Arab Support Centre in Cairo, Egypt.

• Contractual hours of work are a minimum of 40 hours per week, Sunday through Thursday,

but additional hours may be required for the effective performance of the role for which

there will be no additional remuneration. The successful candidate must be willing to work
in the evenings and on weekends, when necessary.

• Holiday entitlement is 21 days per annum plus public holidays in the country where the

position is based.

• WSB has a medical plan – full details will be provided on employment.
  

The offer of internship appointment will be subject to:

• Three satisfactory references
• Verification of relevant qualifications

• Confirmation of eligibility to work in the Arab Support Centre (or the ability to obtain the

appropriate work permits, at the WSB’s expense).

• Satisfactory completion of the probation period (three months).

How to apply

Applications should be submitted no later than 23:59 Cairo time (GMT+2) on

Thursday, 2 May 2024 and should include:

1. A Curriculum Vitae with full details of education and career history.

2. A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, relating your skills, knowledge and

experience to the requirements of the job description. Your particular interest and

motivation in applying for this role should also be outlined.

3. Contact information of at least two people who can provide employment references.

Applications and inquiries should be sent by e-mail to

Ideally, the Manager, Human Resources will start on 1 June 2024.

The World Scout Bureau is committed to making appointments on merit by a fair and open process, taking due

account of equality and diversity.