Location: New Delhi
Experience: Min. 10 years in in HR and administration, with at least 4 years in a leadership capacity
Compensation: Competitive
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
When disasters strike, it's often our infrastructure—roads, power grids, hospitals—that determines whether communities can bounce back or spiral into crisis. The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure brings together 46 countries, UN agencies, and development banks to ensure that the infrastructure we build today can withstand tomorrow's climate shocks. Operating as both a coalition driving collaborative action and a centre of excellence, CDRI helps nations upgrade their systems through knowledge sharing, capacity building, and strategic partnerships. Their goal is ambitious: by 2050, over $10 trillion in infrastructure investments will be resilient to natural hazards, improving lives for 3 billion people.
Role
Shape the human infrastructure behind a global coalition protecting billions from climate disasters, building HR systems and workplace strategies that support mission-critical work across 60 countries.
3-year fixed-term contract, extendable for up to another 3 years
Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
- Design and implement a people strategy aligned with CDRI's strategic goals and global operations
- Develop global HR policies ensuring legal compliance and alignment with international best practices
- Partner with leadership on workforce planning, HR analytics, and talent development initiatives
- Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance across the organisation
- Represent CDRI in external forums and inter-agency HR collaborations
People and Talent Management
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, retention, and workforce planning processes
- Develop compensation frameworks and propose benefits packages aligned with international benchmarks
- Manage consultants, advisors, and expert staffing engagements
- Support employee relations, grievance handling, and workplace compliance
- Lead learning and development efforts including coaching, training, and leadership development programmes
Performance Management & Organisational Development
- Implement a performance management system focused on results and career development
- Conduct employee satisfaction surveys and 360-degree feedback processes
- Support change management and internal communications during organisational shifts
- Drive automation and digitalisation of HR operations
Administrative Operations Oversight
- Supervise office infrastructure, fleet management, and front desk services
- Manage vendors, contracts, workspace logistics, and facility maintenance
- Enforce efficient document and records management systems
- Ensure all administrative functions align with legal, operational, and compliance standards
Corporate Security & Staff Wellbeing
- Champion staff wellness, mental health, and occupational safety programmes
- Ensure compliance with HSE standards and conduct periodic safety audits
- Oversee physical and digital security infrastructure including access protocols and surveillance
- Establish emergency response protocols, travel safety procedures, and diplomatic liaison frameworks
Requirements
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field (professional certifications such as 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
- International project experience across at least 5 countries and 2 UN geographic regions required for international hire eligibility
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and change management skills
- Deep understanding of employment law, HR innovation, and workforce analytics
- Ability to integrate HR strategy into overall business planning
- Proficiency in HRMS tools and Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment
- Sound judgement in handling sensitive HR matters and confidential information
- Fluency in English (oral and written) is essential; proficiency in any UN official language is an asset
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead HR transformation for a global coalition of 60 member countries working on high-impact climate resilience projects
- Involvement in shaping organisational culture and people strategies for an institution addressing critical global challenges
- Engagement with diverse international stakeholders including governments, UN agencies, multilateral development banks, and research institutions
- Professional development through collaboration with global HR networks and inter-agency forums
- Work environment that values inclusion, collaboration, and innovation
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