Human Resources Advisor

Assignment Type:

Canadian E-volunteer

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only

Assignment ID:

VA-107053

Assignment Title:

Human Resources Advisor

Partner:

Sevalanka Foundation

Country:

Sri Lanka

Duration:

2 to 5 months (flexible)

Time Commitment:

2 to 35 hours per week (flexible)

Assignment Context

Are you passionate about strengthening youth and driving sustainable change? Do you have expertise in human resources to help organizations thrive? If so, this might be the perfect assignment for you!

As the Human Resources Advisor with SevaLanka Foundation in Colombo, Sri Lanka, you will remotely support the organization in strengthening its HR systems, enhancing staff development, and fostering an inclusive work culture to optimize its impact on community-led initiatives.

Apply today to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable community development in Sri Lanka

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive policies, procedures, and frameworks for recruitment, onboarding, and staff development tailored to Seva Lanka’s organizational needs
• Deliver remote training and mentorship to Seva Lanka staff, equipping them with best practices and skills in HR management to strengthen internal capacities
• Develop actionable strategies to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a supportive and equitable work environment across Seva Lanka’s operations
• Support the establishment of robust systems for evaluating and enhancing employee performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Provide strategic guidance to align HR initiatives with Seva Lanka’s long-term objectives, optimizing operational efficiency and enhancing organizational impact
• Participate in pre-assignment training
• Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment
• Set up a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the WUSC fundraising platform and share it in your networks. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training and support to achieve the fundraising goal
• Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree and/or formal training in human resource, business administration or other related fields
• Knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and employee relations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work independently as part of a remote working group
• Comfortable using online working platforms
• Access to a reliable internet connection
• A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering
• Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Written and oral fluency in English
• Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
• Experience living and working internationally considered an asset

Project Description

Volunteering for development is one of the important ways in which WUSC pursues its mission. The IGNI+E project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, supports over 70 partner organizations to advance gender equality and the economic empowerment of 1.2 million youth around the world. IGNI+E harnesses the knowledge, capacity and expertise of skilled Canadians through volunteer assignments and public engagement activities to assist partners in improving their performance, advocating for gender equality, and implementing more sustainable, innovative and inclusive initiatives and services for poor and marginalised youth, particularly young women. Overseas, our volunteers collaborate with a wide variety of partners, including enterprise and social enterprise development incubators, skills training centres, women’s organizations, and youth groups. In Canada, WUSC works with institutions and individuals to identify, prepare, and support volunteers who travel overseas to support our partners. Our network in Canada also works with WUSC to raise awareness among Canadians to inspire greater action on global development issues. Our collective focus is on sustainable and inclusive changes to create a better world for youth.

Partner Description

The Seva Lanka Foundation is a non governmental organization which was established 31 years ago. They have worked primarily with the most marginalized communities and have operations in 22 of the 25 districts in Sri Lanka. Their main focus is development aid and through its partners and associated stakeholders, Sevalanka gained its vast expertise and experience from conducting humanitarian operations in the field of poverty alleviation, infrastructure development, nutrition and food security, agriculture and fisheries support services, psychosocial support, revival of dying culture traditions, micro credit, supporting social enterprises and market linkages for community products.

Support Package

• Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to assignment and from the WUSC Country Team while on assignment
• Pre-assignment training where you will have the opportunity to learn about the program, gain practical skills for e-volunteering in an intercultural context and meet other e-volunteers
• Country orientation to better understand the cultural context of the country
• Debriefing after completion of assignment
• An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

WUSC’s Safeguarding Policy

WUSC’s activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff, volunteers, representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility, respect, honesty, and professional excellence and we will not tolerate harassment, coercion and sexual exploitation and abuse of any form. Successful applicants will be required to sign off on the WUSC Code of Conduct and the Self-Disclosure Form. International and national volunteers will also be required to submit a criminal record verification.

WUSC is a signatory to the Cooperation Canada Leaders’ Pledge on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct. The pledge represents the shared commitment as Canada’s global development and humanitarian leaders to ensure the full implementation of practices and policies that will protect and respond to our own staff, volunteers and the communities we serve. We are committed to creating safe and respectful workplaces and programs that promote gender equality and are free from gender-based violence, including by addressing and responding to all abuse of power, holding people to account, and protecting the vulnerable. Read the full pledge.