Global Human Resources Manager

Position description

Location: Prague, CZ

Duration of contract: 3 years contract (with possible extension)

Start date: January 2026

Deadline for Application: the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate will be identified

Lutheran World Federation (LWF) World Service

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centred and community-based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

LWF Prague supports the humanitarian and development work of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) World Service via its global technical and advisory support hub, and implements projects in Czech Republic promoting intercultural dialogue and sensitivity through its initiatives.

For additional information, please see https://worldservice.lutheranworld.org/

Purpose

The LWF is a communion of 154 member churches in 7 regions, living and working together for a just, peaceful and reconciled world, with a Communion Office based in Geneva and field programs around the world.

The Department for World Service (hereafter referred to as LWF World Service) is responsible for carrying out diaconal response to humanitarian emergencies and development needs on behalf of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF). In pursuance of its responsibility and based on its strategy, LWF World Service:

• Operates together with and on behalf of the LWF member churches,
• Provides support to refugees, returnees, internally displaced people, their host communities and communities at risk, emphasizing livelihoods, quality services, protection and social cohesion,
• Establishes and runs country programs (CPs) and emergency operations (EOs),
• Engages in cooperation and partnership with governmental and non-governmental organizations, relevant United Nations agencies and other structures involved in humanitarian and development programs as they link to the WS mandate, and represents LWF in the ACT Alliance.

The Global Human Resources Manager (GHRM) is responsible for overseeing and developing the HR function in WS Country Programs (CPs) and Emergency Operations (EOs), in collaboration with the Office for HR in Geneva. The role focuses on managing recruitment, employee relations, performance management, staff security, HR policy implementation and compliance all along the employee-life cycle. The GHRM proposes legally appropriate solutions and seeks legal advice when required. The position requires good understanding of humanitarian operational contexts and experience/training in emergency deployments.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

• An Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in human resources management, business or public administration, law, social sciences or related area is required.
• Successful experience of minimum 5 years in HR in an international environment, preferably in a not-for-profit / humanitarian organization, both in the field and at HQ levels.
• Proficient in English and French. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Arabic are assets.
• Conversant in Office Suite and in the use of HR electronic platforms/e-recruitment/HRIS.
• Valid work permit or authorization to work in the Czech Republic

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven active contribution to HR processes
• Ability to engage in organizational analysis at various levels, from daily activities to strategic matters
• Good understanding of humanitarian operational contexts and experience/training in emergency deployments
• Good exposure to people management and employee relations, ability to promote good practices
• Experience in dealing with legal questions related to labour relations
• Demonstrated good understanding of compensation and benefits principles, techniques and practices
• Knowledge of faith-based organizations
• Intercultural sensitivity and experience. Ability to mentor staff and to manage conflictual issues, especially in the humanitarian sector.

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