International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation, with headquarters in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.
IBM is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Central East West Africa and North Africa Diversity Program Manager
Job ID: S_D-0623355
Location: Lagos
Job Description
The Diversity Program Manager has responsibility for engaging with the Country General Manager, HR Leader, the broader HR team and Diversity stakeholders to define the diversity business case; to formulate the strategy and oversee actions that deliver results in line with the global diversity and inclusion strategy; to understand and implement all Equal Opportunity (EO) compliance requirements that are in line with IBM global strategy and local country/region legislation. In this role the individual is responsible as the geo focal point for planning and hands-on executing on all global and local constituencies/ EO focus areas as they relate to CEWA(Central East West Africa) and NA(North Africa).
Key Responsibilities
To maintain a close relationship with the HR team on Diversity and EO related matters
Ensure the Diversity and EO Strategy is executed in line with Diversity and EO Function expectation
Provide Subject matter expert (SME) support to council executive sponsors for internal and external diversity meetings
Provide SME support for Diversity-related EO compliance requirements to local management team
Facilitate and support Business Resource Groups
Where applicable, manage and support the Global work-life fund dependent care programmes
Accountable for constituency/ focus area budget allocation /tracking/forecast and assessing return on investments
Accountable for Management Self-Assessment (MSA) submission and EO/business controls documentation. Ensure tight Business controls execution and to comply with IBM internal control requirements
Provide diversity metrics as required by clients with support from CEE(Central East Europe)/MEA(Middle East Africa) Diversity Leader
Develop a full-year Diversity event schedule in collaboration stakeholders
In collaboration with the region and country teams manage branding in marketplace including events, awards, advertising, board appointments, government recognition at an Country level
Ensure integration of diversity into all core HR Functions: recruiting, Business and , Technical Leadership, Recruitment, Learning and other Talent programmes
Required
Bachelor's Degree
At least 3 years experience in Client management – to build collaborative relationships with key clients to drive positive outcomes for diversity and inclusion strategy in CEWA and North Africa
At least 3 years experience in Strong project and programme management techniques
At least 3 years experience in Implementing HR Programs and Policies and Strategies
At least 3 years experience in analysing financial reports related to diversity spending and analyse employee data as applicable to prioritised Diversity areas
At least 3 years experience in EO compliance legislation in CEWA and NA is essential. Demonstrated ability and experience to plan and execute Diversity-related initiatives to mitigate compliance risk
English: Fluent
Preferred
At least 4 years experience in Client management – to build collaborative relationships with key clients to drive positive outcomes for diversity and inclusion strategy in CEWA and North Africa
At least 4 years experience in Strong project and programme management techniques
At least 4 years experience in Implementing HR Programs and Policies and Strategies
At least 4 years experience in analysing financial reports related to diversity spending and analyse employee data as applicable to prioritised Diversity areas
At least 4 years experience in EO compliance legislation in CEWA and NA is essential. Demonstrated ability and experience to plan and execute Diversity-related initiatives to mitigate compliance risk