Reporting to the Human Resource Manager and as part of the Africa HR team, the Human Resource Officer (HRO) is responsible for applying human resource policies, strategies and practices and providing HR advice to the Regional and Country Representatives as and when required.
The Human Resources Officer will provide technical HR support whenever needed in the zone. The Human Resource Officer does not have budget and line staff responsibilities. HR decisions implemented by the HRO are approved by the Human Resource Manager.
The Human Resources Officer will provide technical HR support whenever needed in the zone. The Human Resource Officer does not have budget and line staff responsibilities. HR decisions implemented by the HRO are approved by the Human Resource Manager.
- Prepare recruitment documents in close cooperation with the respective line managers and approval from the Human Resource Manager ensuring that relevant documentation required for issuance of offers, contracts are submitted in time.
- Follow up and coordinate the travel of new staff from their home countries ensuring insurance, tickets, briefing and airport pick ups is well coordinated as well as for staff that have completed their missions.
- Follow up and ensure that recruitment documents for seconded delegates are provided for in time and follow up any pending matters, and inform the Human Resource Manager for effective deployments.
- Ensure dissemination of HR procedures, policies, systems and processes and informing the Human Resource Manager whenever there are gaps in the local Staff Regulations and in compliance with local labour laws.
- Report any misconduct and other forms of grievances from staff to the Human Resource Manager.
- Make appointments and counselling schedules with the psycho social support counsellors and ensure services are provided wherever required for inbound and outbound staff.
- In consultation with the Human Resource Manager, maintain a safe and secure filing system for important HR documents including personnel personal data, selection documents, etc.
- Create accounts, change reporting lines, monitor, and track implementation of the Learning Platform performance appraisal system and any other applicable HR tools and train staff in their application.
- Prepare regular HR reports.
- Schedule and conduct induction, debriefing of staff in consultation with the Human Resource Manager
- Ensure leaving staff follow the handing over system and the necessary documents are filled and any gaps are reported for action.
- Provide technical support for emergency deployment including Regional Disaster Response Teams in close collaboration with Technical Departments.
Qualifications
Relevant university degree plus professional human resources qualification. Post graduate qualification is an added advantage
Experience
At least three years of relevant professional HR practice Experience of managing & supporting staff Experience of working for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Experience working in an international organization and dealing with national staff issues. Experience in dealing with governmental and non-governmental organizations, authorities, agencies Experience working dealing with employee relations matters Experience of handling confidential information
Skills Self-supporting in computers (Advanced windows, spreadsheets, word-processing and human resource information systems) Fluency in English.French is preferred Skills in training and developing staff Diplomacy skills
The job involves dealing with confidential matters and requires discretion at all times.
How to apply:
Applications indicating how your experience matches the position requirements and a curriculum vitae (in word text format) including current salary, contact details (day telephone, mobile and email) and details of three references one of which should be a penultimate employer should be submitted to: zonehr.africa@ifrc.org not later than 9th March 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
You will respect and act in line with our Fundamental values and competencies. The values of the Secretariat are built on the Red Cross and Red Crescent Fundamental Principles, respect for diversity, and integrity in all we do. The core competencies set the standard for all Secretariat staff. We expect our people to be accountable, placing primary focus on building NS relations, having the technical skills to get results and working effectively in teams sharing knowledge and best practices through good communication skills.
Relevant university degree plus professional human resources qualification. Post graduate qualification is an added advantage
Experience
At least three years of relevant professional HR practice Experience of managing & supporting staff Experience of working for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Experience working in an international organization and dealing with national staff issues. Experience in dealing with governmental and non-governmental organizations, authorities, agencies Experience working dealing with employee relations matters Experience of handling confidential information
Skills Self-supporting in computers (Advanced windows, spreadsheets, word-processing and human resource information systems) Fluency in English.French is preferred Skills in training and developing staff Diplomacy skills
The job involves dealing with confidential matters and requires discretion at all times.
How to apply:
Applications indicating how your experience matches the position requirements and a curriculum vitae (in word text format) including current salary, contact details (day telephone, mobile and email) and details of three references one of which should be a penultimate employer should be submitted to: zonehr.africa@ifrc.org not later than 9th March 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
You will respect and act in line with our Fundamental values and competencies. The values of the Secretariat are built on the Red Cross and Red Crescent Fundamental Principles, respect for diversity, and integrity in all we do. The core competencies set the standard for all Secretariat staff. We expect our people to be accountable, placing primary focus on building NS relations, having the technical skills to get results and working effectively in teams sharing knowledge and best practices through good communication skills.
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