SSC Sub Inspector in Delhi
May 1, 2025
Destination:-Human Resources Manager
Location:- Delhi
Last date:-20 Aug 2023
Together with more than 200 public research and industry allies worldwide, we use the power of partnership, innovation, open science, and advocacy to find solutions to a great injustice: the lack of medicines for life-threatening diseases that disproportionately impact poor and marginalized people. Driven by collaboration, not competition, and by patients’ needs, not profits, we promote equitable access, foster inclusive and sustainable solutions, and advocate for a more effective global biomedical R&D system that meets the needs of neglected patients.
Since our inception, DNDi has delivered twelve new treatments for people with sleeping sickness, visceral leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, HIV, hepatitis C, and malaria that have saved millions of lives. We now aim to deliver an additional 15-18 new treatments by 2028 – addressing R&D gaps for neglected tropical diseases and viral infections, including new pandemic-prone diseases (such as COVID19) and climate-sensitive diseases (such as dengue) with a focus on the needs of patients in low- and middle-income countries.
With more than 250 employees of 33 nationalities located in nine offices on four continents, DNDi is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential parts of our culture and key drivers of our success. We encourage candidates of diverse profiles and backgrounds to apply.
DNDi India & South-Asia was established in 2004. An integral part of DNDi’s global network, it mobilizes and supports Indian research and science institutions to develop an end-to-end approach to neglected diseases R&D. DNDi aims to co-create sustainable solutions with Indian partners while sharing expertise with the Indian biotechnology industry and ensuring access for patients and public health. It supports the implementation of R&D projects on visceral leishmaniasis, hepatitis C, filariasis, pediatric HIV, Dengue, and antimicrobial resistance.
Purpose of the position:-
The Human Resources (HR) Manager contributes to DNDi mission in general and to the South Asia Office in particular, through effective HR function and best practice that supports high-quality organizational results through high-performing, motivated staff: employee relations, employee engagement, fair and coherent compensation & benefits, performance and people management, learning & development, organizational culture as well as recruitment, throughout the South Asia region. The HR Manager contributes to the DNDi’s People strategy and implementation of global initiatives and projects to the region, ensuring equal treatment and opportunity for DNDi’s.
The role is expected to act as a flexible team member, taking lead on specific projects or participating actively in other HR activities based on needs.
Specific Job Responsibilities:-
Manages implementation of the local HR strategy, as well as annual HR action plans; leads the development of the HR strategy going forward.
Provides HR advice and support to the Senior Management of South Asia Region
Aligns operational change needs with Human Resources related actions to be taken.
Maintains harmonized HR policies, procedures and systems for the whole South Asia region.
Manages recruitment and position changes throughout the region, as well as induction of new staff/ consultants by developing respective induction plan.
Oversees the review and update of appropriate job descriptions and manages the job grading process; assists the Head of Operations and Office Director in structuring office organization chart to facilitate the delivery of the organization’s strategy.
Oversee all HR related day to day operations, including maintaining the org charts, preparation of contracts for consultants and staff members and associated responsibilities.
Manages the annual salary and benefits review process to ensure coherence and alignment with South Asian/International markets and with DNDi’s policies and South Asian employment regulations.
Coordinates the annual performance appraisal process, via coaching the staff and managers and ensuring alignment with DNDi policy.
Coordinates the creation of development and individual plans for managers and staff, as well as the Annual Local Training Matrix, as per the development needs captured within the performance appraisal process.
Ensures delivery of mandatory trainings for all staff, along with maintaining and developing a calendar of trainings to be imparted the same throughout the year to all staff, based on staff needs and discussions with the Senior management team of the regional office.
Liaises with relevant Learning & Development providers, internally and externally, and designs learning programs.
Work with local consultants within the region and not only India to ensure compliance with respective country’s HR laws.
Support in recognizing and sharing trends of compensation and future skills needed for the organization.
Support the global team in compensation benchmarking exercise for the region as and when it happens.
Administration and other activities:-
- Manage the monthly payroll in collaboration with the regional finance team.
- Manage administrative (e.g., contracts, holidays, leave, general work permit issues, benefits etc.) to ensure effectiveness and accuracy in implementation and execution.
- Management of welfare benefits and insurances.
- Identifying challenges and red flags to minimize attrition by providing early warning signals.
- Support teams in the development of new employee job descriptions and consultant Terms of Reference and ensure updates and alignment with DNDi’s policies.
- Participate as an active member of the Global HR team; provide input to meetings, discussions, and in case necessary liaise with colleagues in DNDi Offices regarding HR issues.
- Management and oversight of the day-to-day administrative activities of the agency support staff and ensure all travel, administrative and logistical support to the office is provided in time and as per organisation policy.
- Participate actively in the consolidation and development of the Global HR framework.
- Additional /specific/projects responsibilities
- To continue the development and implementation of a local Human Resources (HR) strategy as well as ensure the observance and enhancement of existing HR policies, procedures, and systems for DNDi, in support of our overall Strategic Plans.
- To provide strategic HR advice and support to the Head of Operations and Office Director of DNDi South Asia, as well as to the Senior Management Team.
- To work closely with the Global HR Team to ensure that the regional HR strategy is aligned to DNDi HR objectives and standards.
- Lead or participate to specific global projects upon agreement with the Head of Operations or Director South Asia
- Reporting line
- The HR Manager reports to the Head of Operations – South Asia
- The HR manager has a dotted line to the Head of HR & Organization and South Asia Director, as contributing Manager.
- Interactions
- Works with several teams, and every department in the South Asia Office
- Working closely with the HR team in Geneva
Perform a representational role through the promotion of programs and maintain productive relationships by projecting the image of a credible partner.
Job Requirements:-
- Skills and Attributes
- Strong ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving competencies.
- Strong communication skills in multicultural, multi-lingual environments
- Strong ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural team.
- Well organized and structured
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong ability to provide high level support in project/program delivery.
- Strong ability to manage medium/large projects with budget management.
- Strategic thinking and leadership abilities
- Strong management, negotiation, and advocacy skills
- Independent on taking actions and decisions.
- Strong ability to interact with external stakeholders.
- Experience
- Minimum 6 years’ relevant experience in which at least 4 years at Senior Officer level
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and matrix structure.
- Experience in implementation of HR tools as part of the team or a leader
- Experience of working in non-profit and private sector is highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of HRIS system is highly desirable.
- Education
- Post graduate degree or Master’s degree in HR.
- Other Requirements
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in local languages desirable
- Very good knowledge of Microsoft Suite
- Other information
- Status: Full time two years (renewable)
- To apply
- Please submit your application using this online form
- Deadline for application: accepting applications until 20th August 2023
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Application submission for this position may close early if we have enough suitable applicants.
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