Application Deadline: May 31, 2022

BACKGROUND:

Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we helped 2.3 million children last year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases like HIV and malaria and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the only global development organization focused exclusively on using play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and inequality.

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code. 

JOB SUMMARY:

The People and Culture (P&C) Officer reports directly to the Country Director (CD) and technically to the Director P&C, Global Field or his/her designee at Right To Play Headquarters (HQs). The P&C Officer will provide high quality leadership and oversight on the development and delivery of Right To Play (RTP)’s People Strategy. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Staffing, recruitment & selection and offer management (20% of Time):
• Compensation and total rewards (15% of Time):
• Payroll and HR information management (HRIS) (15% of Time):
• Employee relation and employee services (15% of Time)
• Performance appraisals, training and development (10% of Time)
• HR planning, policies and implementation (15% of Time)
• Safeguarding (5% of Time)
• Other Tasks as Assigned (5% of Time)

Department/Division: People and Culture  

Authorized to work in: Ethiopia (Eligible to work legally without requiring sponsorship or work permit)

Target Start Date: Immediate

Contract Duration: Long term engagement with an initial one-year contract

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR/business/public administration or related fields

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years’ experience in human resources management with least one year working at the Head Office in-country

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to lead and motivate positive and inclusive team values.
• Able to build professional partnerships with staff and managers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and foster trust and respect
• Self-motivated and highly organized, detail oriented
• Flexible, comfortable with deadlines and able to work well under pressure
• Comfortable with ambiguity; ability to analyze the situation and come up with solutions
• Ability to maintain a fair balance between seeking the interests of the staff and safeguarding the principles and integrity of the organization
• Ability to take an impartial stand on P&C issues and recommend courses of action
• Strong team player
• Demonstrable experience facilitating training sessions

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge and understanding of local employment standards, occupational health & safety and human rights legislation
• Strong MS office and the ability to use technology to collaborate across a global organization
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for staff recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, job design, labour relations and negotiation, and Human Resources Information Systems
• Experience with Applicant Tracking System (ATS), e.g. Greenhouse, VidCruiter, Workday, etc.
• Experience with HRIS, e.g. Sage People.

LANGUAGES:    

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Amharic 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)

• Master’s degree in HR/business/public administration or related discipline
• HR Certification

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply using THIS LINK 

Note: While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting of applications will begin immediately and interviews may be held before the closing date