Deputy Human Resource Manager

Mission 1 : Provide Human Resources Management

The Deputy Human Resources Manager is responsible to:

• Assist in implementing and applying the mission’s Human Resources policy at the mission
• implementing the mission’s Human Resources procedures and monitoring their application
• social dialogue in collaboration with the HR Manager and Support Services HoD

• Recording data relative to variable elements in staff pay (working hours, salary advances, loans) information required for the calculation of pay and ensuring that salaries are paid.
• Supervising the management and monitoring of social benefits 
• Monitoring the hours worked (holidays, overtime…), ensuring that guidelines are respected and keeping Managers and the Head of support Services informed
• Assist in Contributing to the development of the training plan for local employees together with the Head of Support Services and supervising its implementation
• Ensuring that the individual assessment interviews for staff take place according to the established timetable
• Participate in Carrying out disciplinary proceedings and dealing with disputes at the base with the validation of the Head of Support Services
• Dealing with staff representative : structuring and organising meetings, elections and other  activities 
• Providing support to Managers in the resolution of Human Resources problems

Mission 2 : Setting in place and following up collaboration and coordination in HR with the mission’s partners

The Deputy Human Resources Manager is responsible to:

• Assist in analysing the risks in HR matters and formulating recommendations concerning the selection of partners
• Assist implementing and monitoring the modes of HR management in the framework of joint projects
• Establishing with the partner the HR aspects of partnership conventions and agreements 
• Ensuring that the undertakings of ACF and its partners on HR matters are respected
• Playing a role in consolidating the capacities of partners where a need is identified
• Take full advantage of all innovative practices in the management of partnerships

Mission 3 : Manage the HR team including the technical support to the Admin Staff at the base(s)

The Deputy Human Resources Manager is responsible for:

• day-to-day management of his/her team (guidance, follow-up, motivation)
• evaluating the performance and developing the skills of his/her team members

• Defining the Human Resources needs in his/her area of activity and producing the organisational chart of his/her team, and the mission
• Taking part in the recruitment of his/her teams
• Organising and leading team meetings
• Working out and monitoring individual action plans for team members
• Managing planning operations, task sharing and coordination of work
• Providing for evaluation interviews for team members
• Providing technical support to the teams
• Identifying the training needs of team members
• Devising, organising and leading training sessions
• Managing difficulties in the team

Mission 4 : Ensure compliance with ACFs gender equality, child protection sensitivity and Safeguarding policies

The Deputy Human Resources Manager is responsible to:

• Read and ensure a full understanding of ACFs Gender, Safeguarding, Child Protection and other policies.  
• Implement all work related activities with a gender, Safeguarding and child protection inclusion
• Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability

• Bachelor of Science in Human Resources, Business Administration or related areas.
• At least 4 years of proven experience in similar role 
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices
• Knowledge in HR Systems – Practical knowledge in Homere is an added advantage

REQUIRED SKILLS 

• Able to analyse and summarize complex technical  and contextual information
• Fluent in English, reading writing and speaking and/or local language of the program implementation area
• Excellent computer skill
• Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills
• Team management skills
• Ability to handle stress and pressure
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Flexibility – Dynamism – Perseverance – Analytical mind
• Willingness and ability to travel to outside Freetown when necessary

WORKINGCONDITIONS 

STARTING DATE: September 2025 

HOUSING AND TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE: 15% of basic salary each 

DURATION OF CONTRACT:  Twelve (12)Months, with possible  extension 

LOCATION: Freetown, with possible travels to field areas 

HOW TO APPLY:   

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL, 

under the Subject  “Deputy Human Resources Manager”  to 

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org 

Deadline for the receipt of applications is Monday 14th July 2025.  

Due to the urgency of this position, applications may be sorted on a rolling basis. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview. 

Please state the position applied for on the subject line of your email. 

Action Against Hunger is   an equal opportunity employer, committed to Safeguarding Policy and safer recruitment.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply