Job Description

Title: Human Resources Officer

Location: Dollo Ado

Employment Category: H

Contract Duration: Six Months (6 months)

Reporting To: Finance/Admin TL

Direct Reports: N/A

Posting date: February 1, 2021

INTRODUCTION 

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. The organization has offices across the region, and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009. With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia and Djibouti, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, gender-based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: 

To provide Human Resources administrative assistance and support in compliance with DRC's and local guidelines and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Human Resources tasks

• Advise and assist management and employees in Human Resources related issues and concerns
• Review Human Resources processes and suggests improvements

Compensations & benefits

• Manage, update and process the staff payrolls in close collaboration with the other departments, and ensure onward submission to finance department
• Ensure that all relevant deductions are effected on a monthly basis
• Prepare and submit required reports on a monthly basis for auditing purposes
• Ensure that records of all Human Resources related information is kept and sent on timely basis to relevant parties

Development, people planning, recruitment and well-being

• Ensure that the performance appraisal process is conducted, and that there are learning and development opportunities available to the employee
• Assist in inducting training on Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, etc. as needed
• Assist in people planning activities (e.g. ensure job descriptions are in place for all roles)
• Assist or drive recruitment processes as needed

Assist or drive people well-being initiatives

Job Requirements

Experience and Technical Competencies: (include years of experience)

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Human Resources management, administration, change management, and/or organizational development
• Technical skills in managing compensation and benefits.
• (I)NGO experience is preferred
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience using an online system for recruitments
• Advanced English proficiency
• Fluency in local language

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• University degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or Social Science Degree specializing in Human Resources or equivalent professional qualification

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

•  Excellent professional written and oral English language skills.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Acting in line with DRC's vision and values

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. 

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than February 14, 2021.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.ngo

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics

We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.