Jennifer Yeo

Human Resources Manager/Coordinator , International Non-Government Organization

Guelph, Canada

5 years experience as Human Resources Manager / Advisor with International NGOs

Perform Benchmarking / Salary and benefits survey for INGO

Create training program for 400 national staff

Amend and present changes to Internal Staff Regulations (Policies & Procedures)

Design and implement concise recruitment policy country wide

HR Diploma and ID Degree

Looking for a challenging opportunity

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
Professional Experience:

Review and rewrite the Internal Standard Regulations (ISR) for the country to bring up to date with country standards

Meet with national staff to review, discuss and resolve HR issues.

Meet with INGOs to collect information in order to do a complete benchmarking of salary and benefits package to bring in line with other local, international and gov't organizations.

Participation in on-going INGO salary surveys with other organizations within the country.

Advocate with management and HQ for changes on behalf of the staff.

Design and implement training needs assessment

Create and present 2 day workshop with staff from all bases, the HR tools to bring all the staff to the same level of understanding and competence.

Design and implement country wide recruitment policy to ensure transparency

Coordinate needs assessment for
ensuring best employment practices with national staff

Attend disciplinary meetings to ensure NGOs policies were adhered to by local HR staff and staff members.

Participate in Country Management meetings

Draft, implement and maintain personnel files and requests for training

Maintain accurate lists of stock coming in and going out to ensure adequate supply

Recruitment of staff from: identifying job gap, creation of job description, posting/advertising position, short listing applications, interview and test of applicants, reference checking, selection and orientation/induction of new staff

Influence and develope effective networks with local community groups
Developed capacity building tools with country teams

Prepare work and training schedules for employees

Live and work in close quarters with a wide variety of people from different countries

Liaise with local representaives, suppliers, clients, community groups

Negotiate with local community leader for participation in country wide vaccination program

Education:

University of Guelph, Guelph Ontario
BA in International Development

University of Guelph, Guelph Ontario
Human Resources Management Diploma

Affiliations and Achievements:

Human Resources Coordination training course with MSF in Belgium 2012

Canadian Red Cross Disaster Management
volunteer and International Delegate

Standard First Aid certification

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

10-15 years

Highest Qualification:

Bachelors

Languages:

English

Nationality:

Canada

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