About GOAL

GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability.

GOAL is a non-for profit organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years, towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition,  healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountably, child protection, HIV/AIDS. Currently, we work with pastoralist, agro-pastoral, pastoral dropouts, rural small holder farmers, rural/urban youth and street children to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience in Ethiopia working closely with local communities, local government, donors and other key actors. GOAL E Humanitarian Response is centered on nutrition, WASH, livelihoods, multipurpose cash, NFIs and protection interventions in country wide while the recovery and development focus on livelihoods, economic opportunities, health, health and nutrition system strengthening and WASH with solid emphasis on integrated programming and community-based approach in Oromiya regional state. The Street Children programme is implemented with local partners in Addis Ababa and Hawassa.

We envision a world where poverty no longer exist, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to wellbeing are removed and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. GOAL Ethiopia’s main donors Irish Aid, USAID/OFDA, EHF, ECHO and other private donors.

General View of the Position:

The Human Resources Manager will be expected to contribute at both strategic and operational levels to identify HR priorities and recommend appropriate people management strategies and solutions which support programme objectives in addition to providing a customer focused Human Resource services. The Human Resources Manager will have an overall responsibility for the HR functions which includes; employee relations, retention, payroll, compensation and benefits administration, review and implementation of GOAL human resources policies and procedures in accordance with Ethiopia labour laws, staff record keeping, development and remuneration.

The Human Resource Manager will foster an inclusive working environment which is non-threatening and safe for all. An environment that addresses safeguarding adequately in its processes and where the barriers to raise and discuss concerns about safeguarding issues are identified and where possible mitigated.

The Human Resource Manager should demonstrate strong commitment to upholding and promoting GOAL’s values; Respect, Integrity, Courage, Partnership and Humanitarianism.

Period: 12 Months Fixed Term contract

Closing date: 22 November 2019

JOIN US

Do you want to join an exciting organization that brings high level impact to the community and add value to your professional advancement?  Then join us if you have:

•  Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in human resources, preferably in a management role.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Ethiopia Labour Law.

•  Fluent in English both writing and speaking

• Competent computer skills; Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook

• Excellent administration skills and a strong attention to detail.

• High level of discretion and confidentiality

• Calm, analytical with diplomacy and communication skills.

• Organized, a self-starter and an enthusiastic team player.

• Ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions

• Ability to work at own initiative

Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

REMUNERATION and BENEFITS:

• GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.

• A chance to develop tangible experience.

• Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people.