Company Profile

VisionFund Ghana (VFG) is a subsidiary of VisionFund International, the parent company of a network of 28 microfinance institutions operating in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. VisionFund International is a wholly owned subsidiary of World Vision International, a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization. Working together, we provide the foundation for local economies to flourish in healthy and safe communities.
We are an organization that have high ethical standard in doing our work. We have zero tolerance towards incidence of violence or abuse against children or adults living in the communities we work. Safeguarding children and adults in communities we serve is fundamental to all VFG activities and therefore a requirement for every employee.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To manage & coordinate human resources strategy for VisionFund Ghana including manpower planning, recruitment & selection, orientation, placement, performance management, compensation package, staff development and talent management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that HR Strategy is developed & implemented in all areas of the organization and in compliance with VF Ghana & VFI standards:
• Makes Board presentations on P & C matters.
• Provides strategic people support and advice on Human Resources issues.
• Updates the P&C manual on a per need basis, and ensures that all revision and addition to the policies are written in the employee handbook; informs all concerned staff of the changes entered into the employee handbook/P&C manual.
• Ensures that good insurance covers for staff are in place that will be of benefit to the organization.
• Reviews and updates P&C policies, procedures and guidelines.
• As required quarterly present to board P &C matters (or as needed).

Required Skills or Experience

• Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management or related field.
• Bachelors’ Degree in HR, Social Science, Psychology or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal counseling & problem- solving skills.
• Very good knowledge of oral & written English.
• Very good analytical & reporting skills.
• Good trainer, facilitator, mentor and coach.
• Experienced in using various human resource information systems.
• Good knowledge of WV &VFI Partnership (an added advantage).
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications.
• Be a good leader.
• Familiar with Core business.
• Model and demonstrate effective Christian leadership and able to lead daily devotions.