Human Resource Officer Ethiopia Assosa

Job Description

• Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the HR Officer position is day to day implementation of the HR functions responsibilities.

Generic responsibilities

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated HR function portfolio according to plan of action
• Manage recruitment of employees, incentive and casual workers
• Prepare and develop HR status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents according to NRC standards and the SSD policy
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Specific responsibilities

• Organize and participate in staff recruitment in collaboration with HR at Country Office, and support the process of candidate selection, contracting, orientation and confirmation
• Manage recruitment of incentive and casual workers, management of personnel filed, and prepare payroll
• Initiate new staff contracts, and signing all new hires documents, in addition to management of contracts renewals.
• Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization
• Ensure an effective, efficient and up to date staff records and systematic filing of documents, including contracts, leave, medical, awards, discipline, archiving, etc.
• Prepare timely processing of the monthly payroll information to the country office
  Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results.

• Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience from working as an HR Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• BA in Human Resources Management, Management or Business Administration
• Understanding of the relevant laws and statutory requirements
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
• Good knowledge of the area and context in Benishangul Gumuz Region
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Ethiopian labor law and social security laws
• Good cultural and awareness and sensitivity
• Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage
• Good computer application skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database and network communications.

Behavioural competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job.

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Working with people
• Analyzing