International Director People & Culture (w/m/d) für Wien 12. Bezirk (Meidling) gesucht
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AT 1120 Wien 12. Bezirk (Meidling)
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keine Angabe.
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07.11.20252025-11-07
Stellenausschreibung: International Director People & Culture (w/m/d)
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Arbeitsvermittler
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Light for the World International in Hamburg
- Branche
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Gesundheits- und Sozialwesen
- Kategorie
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Sozialwesen/Pflege
- Stellenbeschreibung
- Intro About Us: Light for the World is an international organization
committed to building inclusive societies where people with
disabilities have access to quality education, economic empowerment,
and advocacy. Partnering with communities, governments, and other
stakeholders, we drive sustainable change to empower individuals with
disabilities to fully participate in all areas of life. We are a
diverse, values-driven international team of over 300 staff operating
in 6 countries in Africa and in 6 countries in Europe. Place of work:
Vienna, Austria, hybrid Duration: min 30h/week or 38h (full time);
permanent Salary: EUR 75K to EUR 80K; market rates apply elsewhere
Starting date: November 2025 About the role: The International
Director of People & Culture leads our global People & Culture
department, shaping strategy and driving innovation across all HR
functions. This role ensures we attract, develop, and retain top
talent, foster an inclusive and inspiring workplace, and strengthen
our position as an employer of choice across all countries. As part of
the International Management Team, the Director acts as a strategic
partner to the CEO and the senior global leadership in advancing our
mission and strategy. We seek a collaborative leader who empowers team
members through trust and autonomy, demonstrates genuine empathy in
their management approach, and champions work-life balance while
fostering an environment where individuals can excel in their roles.
At the same time, we expect an individual who is engaged and committed
to developing the entire international organisation. Tasks Lead and
inspire: Head our global People & Culture department and serve as a
key member of the International Management Team (7 direct reports,
dotted line to 6 country offices). Shape strategy: Drive and steer
effective implementation of our global People & Culture strategy,
ensuring it supports the organisation’s Strategy 2030 and targets.
Foster a thriving, engaged, and inclusive workforce within the given
budgets and financial requirements. Talent and leadership: Design and
implement leadership development, and succession planning to ensure
our people have the skills and opportunities to grow. Culture and
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Champion our values, strengthen our
culture, and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (as well as
decolonising development) across all our countries. HR operations:
Ensure strong foundations in compensation & benefits, HR practices and
policies, and legal compliance across our country footprint. Dealing
with local and international HR enquiries, guiding and supporting
operational HR tasks. Innovation: Build future-ready HR processes,
support the implementation of a new HR tool and continuously improve
how we work together on all levels in all countries. Safeguarding: Act
as global safeguarding lead and ensure a transparent and inclusive
incident management together with safeguarding officers and focal
points across the organisation Requirements Strong experience in
change management and organisational development in an international
environment (INGO experience is an asset). Senior level leadership
skills with the ability to empower team members through trust,
autonomy and empathetic management while supporting work-life balance.
Strong grounding in HR operations, legal requirements and compliance,
and digital HR systems and tools. Proven ability to foster inclusive,
values-driven cultures; and advance diversity, equity & inclusion and
decolonisation within the organsation. Knowledge of safeguarding
frameworks and ethical incident management (an advantage). Excellent
communication, intercultural, and stakeholder management skills.
Fluency in German and English required; additional languages (French
and Portuguese) are an advantage. Personal interest in international
development and human rights and commitment to Light for the Worlds
mandate and values. Benefits This is your chance to drive meaningful
change with an internationally recognized development organization,
while expanding your professional skills and experience. Join a
motivated, diverse, and professional team committed to continuous
growth and innovation. We value participatory leadership, where your
ideas and expertise will shape our collective success. Enjoy a
competitive salary within the national NGO sector, complete with full
social insurance and a range of additional benefits. Benefit from
flexible working hours and the option to work remotely, empowering you
to balance professional and personal commitments. Experience a warm,
dynamic, and inclusive work environment where everyone’s
contributions are valued, and collaboration is at the heart of our
mission. Light for the World is an equal opportunity employer and
welcomes applicants of diverse backgrounds to join our mission of
creating a more inclusive world. We actively encourage applications
from persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are
available throughout the recruitment process on request. Closing We
are an Equal Opportunity Employer and place a high value on diversity
and inclusion in our organization. We welcome and encourage
applications from all people regardless of national origin, gender,
religion, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, and we very much
welcome applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable
accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process on
request. This position is based in Austria and therefore requires
candidates to already hold a valid work permit for Austria.
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- Light for the World International
Am Strandkai 1
De 20457 Hamburg
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