Our vision
That every child receives one daily meal in their place of education and that all those who have more than they need, share with those who lack even the most basic things.
Our mission
To enable people to offer their money, goods, skills, time, or prayer, and through this involvement, provide the most effective help to those suffering the effects of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest communities.
Our values
Confidence in the innate goodness of people – respect the dignity of every human being and family life – good stewardship of resources entrusted to us.
Job Purpose
The Head of HR and People Development will be an integral member of Mary’s Meals Liberia (MML) Senior Leadership Team and will have responsibility for ensuring that a strategic approach to people issues is maintained, promote good management practice,
and strengthen HR capacity throughout the programme affiliate. The role will develop and implement annual HR and L&D plans that are aligned to the Global People Strategy, meet the operational and strategic needs of the programme. Develop, monitor and review HR
policies, procedures and practices to ensure that HR, L&D and Safeguarding operations meet the needs of the programme, are compliant with labour law, best practice and MM’s values and culture and provide inspirational leadership of the MML People team.

Key Activities:
HR Operations and Compliance
• Maintain oversight of the People Frameworks in place in MML to ensure that policies, procedures and practices are legally compliant and in line with MM’s values.
• Ensure that MML’s Safeguarding Framework and associated initiatives are implemented and ensure safeguarding standards are integrated into all relevant
HR and operational processes. Head of HR & People
Development
• Take a proactive approach to HR compliance, legislation and risk management, ensuring risks and issues are identified, addressed and reported.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team in the review and implementation of pay and reward policies to ensure compliant, competitive and cost-effective salaries and
benefits package are in place.

HR business partnering, advice and guidance
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on HR matters, supporting managers in dealing with recruitment, complex casework, performance,
attendance, disciplinary, grievance and employee relations issues.
• Ensure that any issues that arise in the programme are managed and resolved efficiently in line with organizational standards and best practice.
• Lead the management of organizational development and change processes including restructures, expansions and contractions. Ensure that any process are effectively scoped and managed with risks identified and minimized and all employees supported throughout.
Management and Leadership
• Lead the HR team and function in MML, ensure the team has the necessary skills, competencies, objectives and development plans in place to provide excellent
service to the Programme Affiliate.
• Maintain oversight of the People Team’s work and performance, monitoring activities and ensuring the effective implementation of work and business plans.
• Develop, implement and monitor annual strategic and operational plans that identify HR priorities and translates organizational requirements into effective HR
operational workplans.
• Manage delegated resources (e.g. budgets, equipment and contracts) as appropriate, to ensure good stewardship of resources and value for money.
Culture, strategy and engagement
• Ensure the implementation of Mary’s Meals International People Strategy in MML to ensure that organizational culture and HR operating standards are in line with best practice and organizational values.
• Oversee the implementation and embedding of Mary’s Meals Leadership Behaviours into programme operations. Support the SLT to understand and embed
Aspirations into Action into programme management and leadership practices.
• Work with the MMI People Team to coordinate regular culture and engagement surveys. Analyze programme results and develop and implement an action plan in
consultation with the SLT.
• Support and advise the SLT to ensure that effective communication and engagement takes place across MML.
• Work as part of a Global People Team to develop and deliver cross-programme projects that support the development of the global people strategy.
Organisational learning and development
• Oversee the development and implementation of a Learning and Development plan that supports strategy and delivers leadership and management development,
team development and capacity building.
• Develop and implement effective evaluation of all learning and development initiatives to ensure impact is being delivered and stewardship of resources.
• Lead, coach and support the senior leadership team in developing, management & leadership skills and styles across the team in Liberia.
• Implement a performance management process and ensure it is aligned to key
strategic objectives supporting development of organisational culture in line with Mary’s Meals values.
• Oversee the development and delivery of initiates to improve management capacity and understanding of HR and people management issues across the programme.
• Support line managers to develop and deliver team development and team building initiatives.
Data and HR systems
• Ensure that HR information systems, processes, documents and records are developed and maintained.
• Oversee the collation, analysis and reporting of meaningful HR data and management information. Use this data to make recommendations and develop
HR initiatives.
• Develop and maintain processes and reporting mechanisms to monitor implementation of safeguarding standards and ensure compliance.
• Ensure that all internal and external reporting requirements are satisfied.
Other
• Represent the organization externally as required, and appropriate, as a member of MML’s Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure the maintenance of excellent relations with all of Mary’s Meals partners, supporters and visitors.
• Occasional travel to Mary’s Meals programmes countries may be required.

Mary’s Meals International manager competencies
All Mary’s Meals International employees approach their role in line with the 7S
competency model.

Self	• I build and demonstrate resilience • I lead by example • I’m authentic and true to Mary’s Meals values • I develop myself and set stretching goals.
Service	• I have a vocational attitude to my work • I inspire hope in others • I build belief that even difficult challenges can be solved • I am committed to serving and enabling all who want to be part of the global movement • I work to ensure our future will be even better than our past.
Simplicity	• I communicate effectively • I follow clear decision making criteria • I create plans that are easy to follow and contribute to organisational goals • I embrace inclusivity and diversity • I focus on delivering results
Stewardship	• I pay attention to the things that matter most – (a) our physical resources; (b) our people • I nurture, develop and respect our relationships with external stakeholders • I deliver on my promises • I am happy to be held accountable and to hold others to account
Strategy	• I have a point of view about the future • I know our stakeholders and see our priorities clearly • I help others to work in ways that have the greatest impact • I develop strategy and translate it into action.
Strengthen	• I create a positive work environment • I increase the capabilities of my team • I help people manage their careers • I find and develop next-generation talent
Success	• I ensure my team is technically competent and always developing • I build high performing teams • I ensure accountability • I am a catalyst for change.

Changes to the job description
As the organisation evolves, job descriptions may need to be reviewed and may need to
be changed. Such changes may be initiated as necessary by the manager of this
position in consultation with the employee. This job description may also be reviewed as
part of the preparation for the annual PDR/MAP.

How to apply for this role
To apply for the role at Human Resource Department, Mary’s Meals Liberia, Tubmanburg –
Bomi County please send a tailored CV (maximum 3 pages) with details of three professional
references (emails and cell numbers) and covering letter to: jobs.Liberia@marysmeals.org
Your covering letter should make a compelling case for why you feel motivated to work for
Mary’s Meals Liberia in this role, as well as giving a concise overview of your most relevant
skills and experience and should fill no more than two pages of A4.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding children you will be required to provide an up-to-date
Police Clearance of good conduct (Liberian nationals)
Recruitment timescales
Closing date for applications: 24th January 2025 at 5:00pm
Interviews with the recruitment panel: Week commencing 27th January 2025

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. There will be a written
test interview before the final stage of face-to-face interview.

Mary’s Meals is a child friendly organisation committed to the protection of children.
Mary’s Meals is an equal opportunities employer, all who meet the criteria are encouraged
to apply.