Qualification

• MBA - Human Resource Development
• Fellow member in relevant recognized Professional bodies/Associations

Experience

• Senior Management level exposure - A minimum of 8 - 10 years in Multi-National / Regional environment in HRD of which 2-3 yrs in Director capacity
• Total management level exposure of 12-15 yrs in General management & GR functions

Skills

• Motivate, develop & retain competent & dynamic team of management, rewarding performance & providing career paths/development opportunities
• Build networks with HR professionals, training institutes & relevant service providers and enter into strategic alliances.
• Facilitate delegation & build a competent second layer of management within the sector & within the plantation units - plan for critical job coverage & development
• Benchmark HR practices with the best sustainable industry practices and train/develop managers / staff to adopt practices
• Develop & maintain effective relationship with the community & facilitate to become a socially responsible corporate citizen
• Develop & facilitate the social development & well being of employees across the sector
• Advice managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and health & safety practices etc, and recommend needed changes
• The confidence to take responsibility, recognize a problem or opportunity, make decisions and take appropriate action
• The ability to control emotional and respond effectively under stressful work situations
• The ability to adopt a methodical approach to work, planning and organizing self and others in order to deliver work and prevent future problems. This includes the ability to revise plans as the requirements of the situation changes
• The ability to work co-operatively with others, to be part of a team
• The willingness to encourage learning and development of others to facilitate the achievement of organizational objectives.
• The ability to persuade, convince & influence others
• Demonstrate professional competencies such as leadership, team work, problem solving, time management, work habits/ethics etc
• See a future for the business through the analysis of complex business situations and take the organization forward through entrepreneurial innovative actions
• Use complex influencing strategies, Lobbies with key stakeholders for long term benefits
• Present papers/information at meetings or conventions in order to promote activities of the organization, exchange ideas & accomplish objectives

Personal Characteristics

• A professional but flexible approach to work, tactful & persuasive
• A professional but flexible approach to work
• A personal desire & energy to succeed against high standards, foster & promote characteristics for creating a performance culture
• The ability to communicate & maintain good relationships with colleagues and the public, resolving conflicts & negotiations
• The ability to articulate and communicate the sector mission and inspire and motivate others in achieving the mission
• Developing and building teams, being an effective team player
• Inspirational personality & positive attitude to work
• Acts on values at all times
• Willingness to learn & take new responsibilities