About the Position

The Human Resource Manager (HRM) oversees the people management function of FHF Ethiopia. A key member of senior management, the HRM advises leadership of FHF Ethiopia on appropriate HR strategies and related risks. He/she is accountable for developing and enforcing measures to drive performance, capacity, and motivation of FHF Ethiopia employees as well as to ensure compliance by management and staff of FHF Ethiopia with employment-related legislation and policies, procedures, values, and culture of FHF. 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Coordinate the development of strategic and operational HR plans in line with global, regional and country strategies of FHF;
• Identify, prioritize, and manage HR-specific risks and ensure that they inform management plans and decisions.
• Support change management and organizational development initiatives of FHF Ethiopia.
• Champion FHF’s gender equity, disability, and other policies to guarantee effective application of those policies in FHF Ethiopia’s organizational strategies, policies, and practices.
• Contribute to organizational learning and innovation by proactively sharing good practices with peers in other FHF offices and International NGOs;
• Participate in organizational policy review processes and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Work with the Country Director and the People and Development team to develop appropriate local human resource policies, procedures and practices, and to oversee their roll out and review.
• Enforce FHF’s performance management policies and systems to guarantee timely setting of performance indicators and review between staff and their managers. Guide managers to ensure performance indicators and staff development plans reflect organizational objectives, values and behaviors.
• Provide support to managers in staff recruitment processes including position posting, advertising, short- listing and selection, background checks and hiring.
• Provide support during the interview process including preparation of interview guides, interview schedules and participate in the interviews.
• Support in the preparation of job offer contracts and letters and review of role purpose

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management
• At least 5 years’ experience in Human Resources Development in a complex work environment preferably in the NGO sector.
• Excellent knowledge of Ethiopian labor proclamation, civil code, and other employment related regulations, and demonstrated engagement with regulatory agencies (ACSO, MOLSA, etc.);
• High sense of integrity, confidentiality and initiating sound judgement of HR practices.
• An excellent team player, positive change manager and result-oriented personality

How to Apply

Applications should be made via our website: CLICK HERE and should include your resume and cover letter addressing all areas expressed in the ‘experience, skills & attributes’ section of the Role Purpose as well as details of your current and expected salary

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.