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Human Resources Business Partner (National)

South Sudan - Juba
Full-time
31st July 2026
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  • Location:South Sudan - Juba
  • Workplace Type:On-site
  • Hours:40 per week
  • Salary:As per Oxfam salary scale
  • Job Family:Human Resources
  • Division:International
  • Grade:National C1
  • Job Type:Fixed Term
  • Closing Date:31 July 2026

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have:

  • Minimum of10 years of HR/OD Management experience in a leadership position in an international non-profit setting with a proven track record and a Masters degree level education (from a recognized university) in a relevant subject (business administration, human resource management). Certified HR specialist qualification is preferred.
  • A detailed understanding of non-profit human resource management functions is critical.

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

Oxfam GB is looking for HR Business Partner who will:

  • Lead and manage the HR and Admin team;
  • Elaborate and advises on overall HR policy and strategy including gender considerations, placement, contract entitlement, benefits and allowances, learning and development and recruitment.
  • Interprets and implements Staff Regulations and Rules, Staff Instructions and Circulars, and related guidelines affecting HR-related policies; reviews and evaluates applications for exceptions from staff instructions prior to adoption of final decisions.
  • This role has significant internal and external impact.
  • Works corporately across divisions or communicates corporately.
  • Managing/ supervising resources within defined boundaries or a specialist area, which may include people, assets and/or budgets.
  • Providing professional advice to senior managers on areas of work covered in their remit;

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

 

  • Minimum of10 years of HR/OD Management experience in a leadership position in an international non-profit setting with a proven track record and a Masters degree level education (from a recognized university) in a relevant subject (business administration, human resource management). Certified HR specialist qualification is preferred.
  • A detailed understanding of non-profit human resource management functions is critical.
  • Experience of leading and managing conflict resolution.
  • Experience of developing and managing budgets.
  • Ability to reflect and effect a gender and diversity sensitive human resources policy.
  • Able to function in high pressure situations while maintaining emotional control.
  • Able to influence and inspire confidence using professional knowledge and expertise
  • Understanding of trends and developments in the relevant field
  • Proven experience in working in Humanitarian context
  • Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.

 

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

 

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

values are recruited to work for us.

 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

 

 

To do that:

  • We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

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