Ethiopian Construction Design and Supervision Works Corporation (ECDSWCo.) is transforming and diversifying from the current consultancy business operations. Taking advantage of the existing ECDSWCo.’s strength and maximizing on the newly emerging external opportunities that are being prevalent with the shifts in Ethiopian Economic Policy – the Corporation is aiming to play a significant role in the success of the Ethiopian Construction Industry -by creating a vibrant business institution that will not only fill the gap that is in the current construction industry but also replace the need for having international construction companies that are dominating the government mega-scale projects.

To this, the Corporation is emerging as an Engineering and Investment Group. The proposed name of the Group is ‘’Ethiopian Engineering and Investment Group (EEIG)’’. The Group will comprise three main operational business units i.e., Consultancy, Construction and Investment.

EEIG-Construction business unit key activities are high-end complex construction projects, predominately high-rise commercial and residential buildings, real-estate; infrastructure (roads, railways and airports) & water and energy sector construction. EEIG-Construction alone would grow into a conglomerate of several business units including Piling, underground and foundation Works, Fit-Out, Energy (Solar Solutions), Electro-Mechanical Solution, Facility Management, Landscape and Construction Materials Production.

EEIG Construction is launched with the vision of being the best construction company in Ethiopia with a strategy of Timeously executing high-end complex projects, by utilizing proactive management skills as a Design and Build Contractor to achieve an optimum return and aspiring to be a competitive and preferred choice that can replace the current dependence on international contractors and deliver excellence. EEIG Construction will uphold Courage, Integrity, Reliability, Value for its People and Innovation as its core values.

EEIG is going to build a 30 Floors High-rise Headquarter Building in the city center of Addis Ababa – that will be designed and built by its in-house consultancy and construction business units.

Scope

The role of the Junior Procurement Officer/Engineer is to provide support and assistance to senior team members on a cost-efficient and timely procurement of ALL (Non- Construction and Construction related) materials, goods, works, consultancy services and other services are performed in line with the Company Standard Procedure (CSP) – Procurement Guideline of EEIG Construction.

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Position Overview/Scope of role:

The HR Admin and Advisor is responsible for supporting all employee lifecycle events and Advisory roles like Employee Lifecycle Processes, Legal Documentation, Benefits administration, Employee Data Management, HR Policy advice and general HR query support. 

The role holder must have experience with HR procedures, up-to-date knowledge of policies such as workplace safety, employee human rights. And can juggle various administrative tasks in a timely manner. Ensure great end to end HR experience.

Top Roles and Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain employee records on a regular basis including the creation and maintaining of all employee documents, like employment contracts, and maintenance of soft copy files in the document management system.
• Employee Onboarding – ensuring that all documentation for new hires has been satisfactorily completed and captured.
• Employee Correspondence – Prints and distributes letters and other correspondence developed
• Update internal databases (e.g. record sick or annual leave)
• Acting as the first point of contact to answer employees queries about HR-related issues, offering counselling services to employees and resolving cases (e.g. grievances)
• Assists management with performance concerns, disciplinary action and conflict management issues.
• Assist in the implementation of annual reward cycle and bonus plans to produce a high-performance culture
• Liaise with Compensation and Benefits Manager on managing external vendors, like insurance providers, and ensure legal compliance and timely renewal.
• Coordinate with payroll department by providing relevant employee information (e.g. Per diem allowance, leaves of absence, sick days and work schedules/attendance sheet)
• Exits: Local or face to face support to Line managers or employees for Exit processes (e.g. Clearance process, collection of equipment etc.), conduct exit interviews, summarizes findings, and discusses trends and concerns with senior management.
• Arrange travel accommodations and process expense forms where required for HR team
• Liaison with government and other external entities on pension, income tax and other related matters as deemed necessary.
• Create regular reports and presentations on HR metrics (e.g. Headcount, turnover rates, annual leave reports, and retention rates etc)
• Participate in HR projects (e.g. help organize a career fair event)
• Suggest new HR technology solutions to improve day-to-day operations
•  Collaborate ad work with all HR team members
• Work on any other activity as assigned by the HR Director. 

Job Requirements

 Qualifications and Experience Required

Education -  BA Degree in Human Resources, Management, Economics or related field of study

Work Experience –  At least 2 years experience in a related HR role

Candidates should have international experience Or have worked for international companies Or has International NGO experience here in Ethiopia.

Critical criteria/Skills to be successful in this role:

• Will handle all written and verbal employee queries with the utmost confidentiality
• Able to deal with a variety of personalities and keep calm in tense situations
• Excellent interpersonal, counselling, and negotiation skills
• Should be approachable, fair, and have good multitasking abilities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills both in Amharic and English
• Should have sound knowledge of Ethiopian labor laws
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good problem-solving ability

Barriers to Success in the role:

• Inability to influence broadly across
• Lack of resilience and dealing with ambiguity
• Inability to make connections across a broad agenda

How to Apply

NOTE BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE

If you fulfil the above, then you are expected to submit your updated CV on Ethiojobs

NB: Ensure you fulfil the minimum set requirement. All those that do not fulfil the above requirements will be rejected automatically. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.