Job Description

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. NRC is fully committed to promoting equality and eliminating all forms of discrimination for our staff. This means that as an integral part of the way we work; NRC seeks to ensure that there is an inclusive and diverse workforce that provides a female friendly workplace.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Being an employee of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Ethiopia, the HR officer is expected to represent NRC in a responsible manner and always act in accordance with NRC’s Code of Conduct.

Generic Responsibilities:

• Implement the organization’s HR systems and procedures at area level;
• Ensure adherence to organization’s policies and the National labor law in all processes and procedures;
• Coordinate staff recruitment and exits, introductions, trainings, staff benefits schemes etc.
• Coordinate with relevant partners, suppliers, authorities, lawyers etc.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports as appropriate;
• Train and support line managers in HR processes;
• Advice in personnel conflicts/processes when relevant;
• Ensure that staff records are up to date and filed appropriately;
• Ensure timely processing of the monthly payroll;
• Perform other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Facilitate recruitment of new staff, do reference checks of selected candidates in collaboration with the concerned sector;
• Prepare Incentive staff payroll for the Area as per the organization’s incentive policy and procedure of the organization
• Take the lead in coordinating, facilitating and tracking trainings given to the organization’s staff
• Maintain and keep track of leave records and balances.
• Be a focal point person in the recruitment, contracting, induction and placement activities in the Area office in recruitment when needed
• Advice and support line manager in the recruitment and selection processes
• Ensure that all new staffs have filled ID forms and make sure every staff has the organization ID card.
• Follow up the pension forms to be filled; have one copy for personal files; submit the forms to Pension Office; collect pension ID cards from this office; and give the ID card after getting signed by the respective staff
• Ensure that staff records are up to date and filed appropriately
• Prepare incentive and casual staff contracts at Asosa Area level
• In consultation with the Support coordinator, provide technical input and be the focal point in addressing employee relation issues including staff grievances, disciplinary measure, etc.
• Update tracking sheet for personal files and make sure that all files are updated and have
• Keep always information of HR department confidential
• Update CV banking regularly
• Create CV pool system that can be used for emergency recruitment
• Support on the day to day routine activities of HR at the Area level
• Perform any assignment given by immediate supervisor

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Competences:

 Generic professional competencies for this position:

• BA Degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting or related field
• 2-3 years’ experience in Human Resources Management with International Humanitarian and development organizations, NGO   experience is a plus
• Fluency in English
• Good previous record of work
• Excellent inter personal skills
• Good communication skills

Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity

Behavioral Competencies

• Planning and delivering results
• Self-starter, highly motivated
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect

How to Apply

All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through www.ethiojobs.net (If it is possible, attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials). Applications should reach NRC latest by December 1, 2020 at 5:00 pm. 

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!”