People & Culture Director Tempo Inteiro

CARE Internacional, a development and humanitarian organization in Mozambique since 1986 with offices in more than 70 countries and part of a large international federation seeks to hire dynamic and experienced professionals, People & Culture Director based in Mozambique – Maputo.

Job Summary

The People and Culture Director will work closely with the Country Director to ensure that CARE Mozambique builds and sustains an organizational culture where staff are actively engaged, motivated, and aligned with the organization’s mission of saving lives, defeating poverty, and achieving social justice.

This role is crucial in managing and driving the human resources function in a way that reflects CARE’s core values, particularly in gender equity, diversity, and inclusion. By ensuring that human resource management and development practices are effectively implemented, the People and Culture Director plays a key role in fostering a positive, supportive, and empowering work environment.

This position will oversee the full spectrum of human resources operations, from recruitment and talent management to performance evaluation, learning and development, compensation and benefits, and employee relations.

The Director will lead strategies to ensure CARE Mozambique attracts, retains, and nurtures the best talent, reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves. A central component of this role is to create and maintain an environment where staff members are not only motivated but feel a strong sense of pride in their contributions to CARE’s work.

The Director will regularly monitor the organizational climate through staff engagement surveys and feedback, implementing initiatives to strengthen staff morale and satisfaction.As a member of CARE Mozambique’s Executive Team and the wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the People and Culture Director plays a critical role in shaping organizational strategies that promote a healthy, high-performing work environment.

This role is pivotal in advising the Executive Team on human resources and organizational development, ensuring alignment with CARE’s mission and values. The Director will work with senior leadership to drive change management initiatives, enhancing organizational agility and capacity to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities.

The People and Culture Director will also serve as a key leader in championing CARE’s commitment to gender equity and diversity, ensuring that these values are reflected in all HR policies and practices. This includes implementing comprehensive learning and development programs, fostering leadership growth, and ensuring that CARE’s talent management processes are inclusive and equitable. Additionally, this role is responsible for compliance with Mozambique’s labor laws, HR policies, and safeguarding practices.

The Director will manage employee relations, including conflict resolution and disciplinary processes, while maintaining CARE Mozambique’s commitment to staff wellbeing, wellness, and work-life balance.In summary, the People and Culture Director will ensure CARE Mozambique remains an employer of choice by fostering an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing workforce. The Director will lead the human resources strategy, oversee policy implementation, and ensure that the organization’s HR practices align with its strategic goals and values, contributing significantly to CARE Mozambique’s impact in the communities it serves.

Human Resource Management and Development (25%)

The People and Culture Director is responsible for ensuring that CARE Mozambique has the right talent in the right positions at the right time. This includes:

• Managing HR operations to ensure they align with CARE’s established policies and procedures.
• Overseeing all HR functions, including job analysis, recruitment and selection, training and career development, performance management, staff administration (visas and permits for international staff), compensation and benefits, and policy management.
• Collaborating with Program Directors, Project Managers, and Program Support teams to ensure alignment between HR operations and programmatic needs.

Organizational Climate and Culture (20%)

• This role supports the Country Director and the Executive Team in promoting a positive organizational culture where staff feel engaged, valued, and heard.
• Regularly monitoring the organizational climate through surveys and direct feedback from staff.
• Identifying areas for improvement and proposing interventions to enhance staff morale and engagement.
• Ensuring that CARE Mozambique promotes a culture of respect for diversity, prioritizing staff wellness and wellbeing.

Talent Acquisition and Performance Management (20%)

• Leading the recruitment strategy and process to ensure CARE Mozambique attracts and retains a diverse and highly qualified workforce.
• Ensuring effective onboarding, performance management, and professional development processes, including training for managers on goal setting, performance reviews, and career development plans.
• Facilitating career development opportunities, including succession planning and experiential learning.

Compliance and Employee Relations (15%)

• Ensuring compliance with Mozambique’s labor laws and CARE’s HR policies.
• Managing employee relations, including conflict resolution and disciplinary processes.
• Acting as the focal point for HR-related legal matters, working closely with CARE’s legal team when necessary.

Change Management and Strategic Leadership (10%)

• Leading change management initiatives to align the organization’s HR practices with the evolving strategic needs of CARE Mozambique.
• Providing strategic input on all HR matters as part of the Executive Team and SLT, ensuring that HR contributes to the overall success of the organization’s strategic goals.

Safeguarding (5%)

• Champion the safeguarding policy ensuring that there is ongoing staff awareness, reporting channels are up to date and protection of victims.

Other responsibilities as assigned 5% of time

Qualifications/ Experience/ Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in senior HR management.
• Proven leadership in managing HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and staff development.
• Experience in organizational development and change management.
• In-depth knowledge of Mozambique’s labor laws and HR best practices.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Proficiency in both Portuguese and English.

Instructions for Application

Are you interested in joining CARE’s efforts to improve the rights of women and girls in Mozambique and the world? Send your CV by citing the vacancy number and position name. This vacancy is open to Mozambican Citizens. CARE Mozambique is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, people with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups. We do not tolerate any type of harassment, sexual abuse and exploitation among workers, Implementing Partners and Beneficiaries.

We do not make any kind of charge for any type of hiring and we do not proceed through recruitment agents. We offer a competitive compensation package and the possibility to build a career in the development sector, through long-term engagement and access to resources and experience around the world.

Note: Only selected candidates will be contacted!

Report to: Country Director

Application Process

Address: Av. para o Palmar, nº 50 – Cidade de Maputo