The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. The IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. We began work in Ethiopia since 2000 and currently implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response. 

The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as an equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.

Under the direct supervision of the HR/Admin manager based in Jijiga, the HR/Admin Officer serve as a focal person for the HRMIS and local recruitment and other related human resources management. The position is expected to support management support with key responsibility on human resources management to the emergency projects. The position holder is also expected to have versed representation skills and consistent communication with IRC staffs, partners, and other clients of organization.

Major Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of human resource personnel policies, compensation policy and respond to questions for staff.

• Maintains up-to-date records of all kinds of leave for the National Staff in the HRMIS. Share extracted reports with staff and remind them to utilize in the given fiscal year. Keeps R&R schedule updated and coordinate with employees and line mangers to ensure it is implemented per the policy.

• Maintains up-to-date tracking of staff database, hardcopy and scanned copy of all employee files under Jijiga FO

• Maintains up-to-date evaluation tracking of all staff (national and incentive).

• under the leadership of the HR/Admin manager, follow up the timely implementation of evaluation of staff with supervisors and Field Coordinators.

• Implement the strategic talent acquisition throughout the recruitment and selection process.

• Post vacancy announcements both internally and externally as required. Identify additional posting places locally.

• Organize interview panel and assist in selection of staff at field level. Maintain interview notes and interview tracking sheet for each position interviewed.

• Checks references for selected applicants. Increase local recruitments. Grade 10C and below is mandatory to be recruited locally.

• Prepares Employment Contract for local hires (national and incentive) employees and make sure that any new staff has signed all the mandatory reporting policies.

• Completes all personnel forms required and opens files with all the necessary documents for newly employed staff. Once reviewed by HR Manager, send copies of all personnel documents to head Office.

• Personnel files are updated and maintained according to the personnel file check list.

• Prepares monthly OT summary sheet and payroll information, get it reviewed by HR/Admin Manger and then submit to Finance for review. Send field level approved payroll and OT summary sheet to Addis focal person.

• Responsible for collection of time and effort sheet reporting in the field and send to Addis according to the schedule. Conduct time sheet audit every month, file the downloaded time sheets on BOX.

• Submit medical expense claims of National Staff to the IRC Addis and follow up the collection of timely refunds.

• Provide a support for HRMIS requests forwarded from staff.

• Assist exiting employees with exit clearance at the field and send all mandatory documents for severance payment to Addis in timely manner.

• In collaboration with the hiring manager, the position holder is responsible for timely preparation and issuance of prior-notification letter for all organization-based separations i.e.,project phaseout, budget cut, retirement, medical issues…

• In collaboration with HR/Admin manager, ensures all eligible employees submitted the Year-End performance evaluation and prepare merit increment tracking.

• Prepares back payments and payroll adjustments by the end of the each month, get it reviewed by HR Manger and sends to Addis for approval.

• Share an updated organogram with the field management every month.

• Responsible to lead field-based recruitments and ensure all required documents are complete when the recruitment carried out by the country office.

• Performs any additional tasks as assigned to him by his/her supervisors.

• Prepares severance payment for terminated staff and send to Addis for review.

• Maintain records of trainings conducted at field level including trainings conducted for incentive staff and shares with supervisor and the Field Coordinator.

• Updates the IRC contact sheet quarterly and sends it to Addis.

• Provide HR and administrative support on regular basis to the staffs.

• Travel to site to execute HR/Admin functions as required.

• Performs any additional tasks as assigned to him by his/her supervisors.

 Safeguarding Responsibilities: - 

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]

• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

Job Requirements

 Educational Requirements:

• Post graduate degree, First degree or college diploma in Human Resource Management, Management, Public Administration, and related fields.

   Preferred Experience and Skill: 

• Minimum work experience of 5 years for Diploma, 2 years for BSc and 1 year for post graduate degree. 

• NGO experience is a plus.

• Supervisory/basic managerial skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time.

• Strong analytic problem-solving skills

• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Knowledge of how to use Web based HRMIS/Workday

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner.

        Language Skills: 

• Proficient in English, Amharic languages and the ability to speak the local language is advantageous

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through THIS LINK

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information. 

• Name of the position you have applied for 

• Date of application 

• Summary of your qualifications and experience 

• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

• Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address 

• Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees. 

Disclaimer: - Please note that IRC will never request applicants or candidates to make any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process. 

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer.  IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. 

IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients. 

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons. 

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances.