The Position: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit People and Organizational Development Officer III who will implement Human Resources and other institutional policies and interventions that result in attracting and retaining talents while also ensuring efficient services. The ideal candidate will have HR generalist experience with proven experience in excellent problem solving and identification and implementation of creative solutions to achieve human resources management goals.

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org

Main Responsibilities:

Compensation and Benefits

• Manage the administration of staff Compensation and Benefits schemes including Medical Care and Evacuation, Group Life and Accident Insurances and Pension/Retirement plans;
• Manage staff contracts in full compliance with statutory and institute’s requirements;
• Monitor service providers performance through service level agreements (SLAs) – this includes the insurer and all contracted hospitals and identify and recommend changes;
• Review of Compensation & Benefits transactions to ensure accuracy;
• Conduct training, sensitize and educate members regularly on the insurance scheme such as the upper limit, exclusions, processes etc., and on other aspects of compensation and benefits and staff welfare issues;
• Review and analyse medical insurance scheme performance, identify trends and recommend / suggest changes / improvements as appropriate and advise supervisor on adequacy or optimal utilization or any findings;
• Provide professional advice and guidance to complex Compensation and Benefits inquiries from Managers, Budget holders and staff;
• Coordinate institution-wide HR events such as World AIDS Day, Breast Cancer Month, Medical Camp and quarterly review meetings among others;
• Participate in the various P&OD projects such as salary & benefits review, job re-classification, P&OD processes automation, institutional ad hoc reviews and audits;
• Manage end to end separation processes including exit interviews;

Employee Relations

• Provide professional advice and guidance to line managers, supervisors and staff on HR matters and interpretation of policies and employment legislation;
• Proactively monitor and ensure statutory compliance of all applicable labour laws and other regulatory requirements;
• Advise and train managers and supervisors in best employee relations practices and techniques for managing conflicts;
• Offer workplace counselling services to employees;
• Increase the awareness of staff on gender, diversity and inclusion policies / procedures;
• Advise and guide on handling disciplinary and grievance matters;

Service Improvement

• Gather real time feedback from staff / supervisors regarding HR services;
• Review workflows, processes, standard operating procedures (SoPs) to enhance service delivery and efficiency;
• Develop and maintain of HR tools and processes and recommend changes as appropriate

Academic and professional qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management or any related discipline
• Post graduate qualification in Human Resource Management
• Must work within deadlines and have the drive to initiate and develop staff performance capacities and be a responsive and energetic team player
• Have fluent command of English with good written and oral communication skills
• Be IT literate and have knowledge of and expertise in use of presentation media tools
• Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, creative flair and the drive and talent to excel in this role
• Fully conversant with labour and employment laws and practices
• Professional certification is a plus

Only candidates who possess the above skills and qualities should apply. Personal qualities and attitude will outweigh experience.

Experience:

• 5 years’ work experience in a busy HR function and at least 3 years in a managerial / supervisory role and experience in managing HR operations.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Job Grade: HG 15

Monthly Base Salary: Birr 43,956 (Negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate)

Terms of appointment:This is a national position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.

Applications: Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to be included in the curriculum vitae. The position and reference number: REF: PODO/57/19 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal:http://ilri.simplicant.com by clicking on the "Apply Now" tab above before 2 December 2019.

To find out more about ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org

Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

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