ActionAid is a global justice federation working to achieve social justice, gender equality and poverty eradication. It was founded as a charity in 1972, and throughout its history it has innovated and evolved its approach to better address the structural drivers of poverty and injustice. ActionAid believes people living in poverty and exclusion have the power within them to create change for themselves, their families and communities and ActionAid is a catalyst for that change. In the 1990s, ActionAid adopted a human rights-based approach to development, which is ongoing as its core approach. In 2003, the ActionAid International federation was established, comprising members in every region of the world, and headquartered in South Africa.

ActionAid International Nepal (AAIN) is a member of the federation, established in 1982 as a non-governmental social justice organization, working locally across various provinces of Nepal. AAIN is deeply engaged in both national and global social justice movement and also a part of various civil society networks, alliances, and coalitions. Through a human rights-based approach, AAIN empowers marginalized communities to assert their rights and address the underlying causes of poverty and injustice. As a proud member of the ActionAid International federation, AAIN collaborates with like-minded organizations worldwide to advance its mission of promoting social justice, gender equality, poverty eradication and climate justice.

Position: People and Culture Manager

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Job Grade: Seven (7)

Reports to: Executive Director

Contract Period: Fixed Term

Deadline: Sunday, 21st July 2024

People and Culture Manager lead and ensures the development, update, and implementation of human resources and safeguarding policies, procedures, and systems for ActionAid International Nepal (AAIN) which are aligned to the AA Country Strategic Plan; and ensures adherence to HR good practices of AAI Global HROD Framework and Standards, and compliance with all local labour laws and other statutory requirements in Nepal.

This position is a member of Senior Management team to participate in regular SMT meeting, and position either leads or contributes to the organisational change management processes; facilitates the development of strategic initiatives and collaborates with the Executive Director and Senior Management Team to promote a supportive work environment that that values diversity and rewards performance.

In addition to this, he/she would be providing expert HR analysis, advice and services to a wide range of HROD Shared Service lines for different countries under AAI Shared Services model (Virtual Presence, Satellite Presence and Light Presence of ActionAid in countries). He/She is expected to work with HR officers and coordinators across countries under the Shared Services model and it will be based in country offices identified as Centres of Support for the federation.

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