4 Regional People & Talent Business Partners

4 Regional People & Talent Business Partners

(m/f/x) - Multisite

 

Enabel is the Belgian development agency. Our mission is to build a sustainable world where all live under the rule of law and are free to thrive. With our partners, we offer solutions addressing pressing global challenges – Climate Change, Social and Economic Inequalities, Urbanisation, Peace and Security, Human Mobility – and promoting Global Citizenship.  

We have over 25 years' experience in areas ranging from education and health care to agriculture, environmental protection, digitalisation, employment and governance. Enabel’s expertise is eagerly sought-after by partners around the globe – ranging from the Belgian government, European Union institutions, governments of other countries and the private sector. We work with civil society, research institutes as well as businesses and we foster fruitful interaction between development policy and other areas.  

With over 2,100 staff, Enabel manages more than 200 projects in more than twenty countries, in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
 

Background

 

Enabel is an organization that is deeply committed to being  people-centred. It’s People Vision is clear and compelling: "Enabel attracts and values talented and dedicated individuals. We provide agile support for their professional development and satisfaction, investing in flexible career paths. The diversity and integrity of our teams are essential for cultivating a broad range of expertise, contributing innovatively to our 2030 strategic goals." 

 

To bring this vision to life across the countries and regions where we operate, we are currently constituting a pool of Regional People & Talent Business Partners.

Job description

 

As a Regional People & Talent Business Partner, you will report to the People & Talent Business Partner Manager in Brussels. You will be a vital link between the People & Talent department and the broader business, to ensure seamless alignment of our initiatives with the organization’s goals. Your role will be pivotal in fostering a positive organizational culture, advancing strategic objectives, and driving operational excellence across Enabel’s countries. By implementing impactful People & Talent strategies, you will significantly contribute to our overall success across four distinct clusters: 

 

• Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East (no positions available)
• West Africa & the Sahel (2 positions available)
• Eastern & Southern Africa, including the Great Lakes Region (1 position available)
• Central Africa, with a focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1 position available)

 

Regular travel within your designated cluster—whether to various countries or provinces (for the DRC)—will be an essential part of your role, ensuring seamless integration and impactful support across all regions.

Responsibilities: 

• You align People & Talent strategies with business goals, leveraging data to drive improvements and ensure coherent practices across your cluster of countries.
• You monitor and assess key People & Talent metrics to inform strategic decisions and align with organizational objectives.
• You collaborate with People & Talent Managers to ensure compliance with local laws and provide expert advice and coaching to stakeholders within your cluster.
• You lead change management initiatives, promote innovation, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• You enhance employee experience and wellbeing by promoting inclusive practices and implementing DEIB strategies tailored to organizational and local needs.
• You facilitate the professional growth of the People & Talent Managers in your cluster of countries through mentorship, and effective performance management.

Your profile

 

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or a related field. 

 

Required experience 

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in HR management;
• A solid experience managing HR initiatives in an international development context; 
• Any relevant experience in strategic HR business partnering will be considered an asset;
• An international experience (i.e. in the international development sector and outside your country of origin) is an asset.

 

Required skills and knowledge

• Strategic Alignment: you are at ease with aligning People & Talent strategies with business needs, earning stakeholder trust and positioning the function as a critical suc