Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
As an International Human Resources Manager at The HALO Trust, I bring over a decade of experience in human resources, with a focus on fostering a culture of continuous improvement. My role emphasizes reviewing and aligning HR policies, systems, and practices with both local and international regulations, while designing and implementing capacity-building initiatives for national staff. I also oversee the development and implementation of the HR database to enhance operational efficiency and support donor relations through budgeting and financial planning. My career spans multiple industries, including humanitarian organizations and real estate, where I’ve developed expertise in safeguarding, talent development, and strategic HR leadership. I am committed to empowering individuals and teams, ensuring they are well-prepared to achieve their potential and contribute meaningfully to organizational goals.
● Create a culture of continuous improvement and review HR policies, systems, and practices to ensure program compliance with all relevant local and international legislation. ● Design and implement capacity training and development programs for national staff, including performance development of existing HR team members. ● Ownership of HR database – oversee its development and implementation ● Support the Donor Relations Manager and Program Management to draft budget proposals, set targets, and provide regular updates in support of donor and financial changes upon course start and completion. ● Direct and oversee Livelihood Development Officer to coordinate the development and implementation of core skills, capacity-building and vocational training opportunities linked to the Staff Livelihood Transition Strategy and the wider HALO Sri Lanka Program Strategy, in line with the National Mine Action Strategy. ● Support assessment of labor market absorption capacities in Northern Province in Sri Lanka. ●Identify and nurture partnerships with local businesses and institutions for vocational training, labor market analyses, career planning, and the identification of potential courses and opportunities. ● Responsible for ensuring that targets are met and within budget according to contract requirements. ● Manage the programmer’s safeguarding policies, processes, and practices together with Safeguarding Officers, including ensuring compliance with HALO’s global safeguarding policy ● Lead on or support safeguarding investigations and ensure timely reporting and record keeping ● Develop and maintain relationships with local service providers, officials, civil society organizations, and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to establish referral pathways. ● Provide capacity-building training to the programmer’s Safeguarding Officer and oversee the delivery of safeguarding training to the program staff
• Provided strategic HR business partnership to align HR initiatives with organizational objectives. • Led talent management processes, including recruitment, onboarding, and performance management. • Managed employee relations, focusing on conflict resolution and grievance handling. • Developed and implemented HR policies to ensure compliance with labor laws and organizational standards.
• Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures for East African Trading House, ensuring compliance with laws and standards. • Oversaw the entire hiring process, from job postings to candidate interviews, enhancing recruitment efficiency. • Organized staff development programs and career support training, fostering employee growth and engagement.