Nonviolent Peaceforce is hiring a
Job Title: People Manager
Department: Operations
Division: People, Culture and HR
Duty Station: Geneva
Line Manager: Global Head of People, Culture & HR
Line Management Responsibility: N/A
Position Type: Full-time (100%)
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through unarmed civilian protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath and to help transform the world’s response to conflict situations.
Job Purpose
The People Manager will be a key support to the Global Head of People, Culture, and HR in driving strategic HR initiatives and implementing HR strategies across the organization. This role focuses on operational excellence, mentoring HR teams, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive, and values-driven culture. Acting as a bridge between HQ and country-level HR teams, the People Manager ensures alignment and collaboration.
By enhancing NP’s ability to attract, retain, and develop top talent, the People Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission and strengthening its HR function.
Scope
Key Objectives/Responsibilities
HR Operations and Oversight:
Team Leadership and Mentorship:
Culture and Values:
Talent Development:
Thought Partnership:
Other
Commitment to NP Values, mission and principles.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the organization
Qualifications and Competencies
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
Skills and Attributes:
Other Specialized Requirements – Values in Practice
APPLICATION PROCESS
SPECIAL NOTICE
Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector.NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritise ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks,which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP 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 leftemployment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
NO FEE
We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.