Location: New Delhi
Experience: Minimum 10 years in HR and administration, with at least 4 years in a leadership capacity.
Compensation: Competitive
Closes on: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is a global partnership of national governments, UN agencies, multilateral development banks, the private sector, and academic institutions. Its mission is to promote the resilience of infrastructure systems against climate and disaster risks to ensure sustainable development. CDRI aims to strengthen the capacities of government, private enterprises, and communities to implement post-disaster recovery and Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (DRI) action at scale. The CDRI Secretariat, based in New Delhi, coordinates and implements the Coalition’s strategic priorities and activities.
Role
The Deputy Director will be a key leader in shaping and executing CDRI’s people and administrative strategies. This role leads the Human Resources functions, talent acquisition, performance management, employee development, administrative operations, and corporate security, focusing on building a high-performing and diverse workforce.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a people strategy aligned with CDRI’s strategic goals.
- Develop global HR policies ensuring legal compliance and alignment with international best practices.
- Partner with leadership on workforce planning, HR analytics, and talent development.
- Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, retention, and workforce planning.
- Develop compensation frameworks and propose benefits packages aligned with benchmarks.
- Manage consultants, advisors, and expert staffing engagements.
- Implement a performance management system focused on results and career development.
- Conduct employee satisfaction surveys and support change management during organisational shifts.
- Drive automation and digitalisation of HR operations.
- Supervise administrative operations including office infrastructure, fleet management, and facility maintenance.
- Champion staff wellness, mental health, and occupational safety programmes.
- Oversee physical and digital security infrastructure and establish emergency response protocols.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications (SHRM or CIPD) preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in HR and administration, with at least 4 years in a leadership capacity.
- Proven track record in HR policy development, talent acquisition, organisational design, and performance management.
- Experience in managing administrative and security functions, including vendor and facility management.
- Experience in international or development sector organisations is desirable.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and change management skills.
- Deep understanding of employment law, HR innovation, and workforce analytics.
- Proficiency in HRMS tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Fluency in English (oral and written) is essential.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Fixed Term Contract (3 years), extendable for up to another 3 years.
- Opportunity to lead a core function in a global partnership for disaster resilience.
Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the provided link after reviewing the Appointment Brief for more information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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