Senior Global HR / OD Manager

Agency

Aga Khan Foundation

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Region

Europe

The requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Human Resources, Management, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in Global HR/OD, ideally with consultancy experience in diverse countries (developing markets preferred).
• International experience (2–5 years minimum).
• Advanced proficiency in English (spoken and written). Knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
• Availability for global travel and flexibility to manage demanding schedules.
• Strong sense of mission, openness to cultural diversity, and ability to inspire trust.

Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in Portugal.

Why Join AKF
By joining AKF, you will be part of an international organisation committed to improving the quality of life for vulnerable populations worldwide. You will contribute to building inclusive, equitable, and sustainable futures while working in a mission-driven, cross-cultural environment.

Please note that this position is being managed by SHL, a third party Executive search firm.  Please apply via the following link:
SHL Portugal - Senior Global HR/OD Manager (m/f) - Lisbon/Geneva
Apply now and help shape the future of People & Culture at the Aga Khan Foundation.

The position

About Aga Khan Foundation
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-profit international development organisation founded in 1967 by the Aga Khan IV to address the root causes of poverty and improve the quality of life for millions of people, primarily in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The AKF implements sustainable, locally-driven initiatives in interconnected development areas, often working within the broader Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and collaborating with communities, governments, civil society, and businesses.  

The Opportunity
SHL Portugal is recruiting a Senior Global HR/OD Manager to join the Aga Khan Foundation’s Global HR team. This role will be key in shaping and implementing strategic HR/OD initiatives across the Foundation’s international operations. The position will be based in Lisbon, in a hybrid model with frequent travel required.

Your Mission

• Act as the focal point for complex HR/OD matters, including crisis management and conflict resolution and support country teams in aligning local initiatives with AKF’s transformation goals and change agenda.
• Ensure timely and context-sensitive implementation of people management strategies at country level. 
• Provide technical leadership in performance management practices across AKF.
• Design and implement a global Learning & Development framework aligned with AKF’s People & Culture strategy.
• Support pluralism, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the Foundation.
• Lead the development of a global health and wellbeing framework.
• Support country teams in building competitive and fair compensation systems.