Finnish Refugee Council (FRC) (www.refugeecouncil.fi) is an international non-governmental organisation with Head Office in Helsinki.

FRC advocates for the rights of refugees, displaced populations and migrants, and supports their new beginnings. By reinforcing equality and creating opportunities for everyone to lead a good life, FRC promotes the establishment of stable and peaceful societies. 

Education forms the foundation of an equal society, and FRC´s activities in Ethiopia place emphasis on capacity building for the most vulnerable members of societies and supports their active participation in communities, thus strengthening basic democratic structures. At the core of FRC’s work is inclusion of vulnerable groups and therefore, special emphasis is placed on the protection of persons with disabilities, women and youth in all activities.  

FRC has been registered in Ethiopia and accorded legal personality with Registry Number 4184 on 11th of June 2019 as a Foreign Organisation.  

Position Summary:  

The role holder is responsible for performing general human resources and liaison functions, and plays a key role in the overall HR function including staff recruitment, contracts preparations, staff leave management and timesheet tracking. The HR and Liaison Officer will support program staffing needs and work closely with Administration and Finance Manager and to comply with Program and Operations requirements. The HR and Liaison Officer will support several functional areas including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, training & development and staff travel.

HR Functions: 

• Assist in the recruitment process ensuring compliance to hiring procedures as outlined in the HR manual. 

• Facilitate recruitment processes by posting job adverts, collect applications from applicants, administering tests; verifying prior employment by contacting references; scheduling appointments; maintaining records and information. 

• Maintain tracking system of the recruitment process and compile report on recruitment status and communicate to HQ monthly basis  

• Facilitate the timely orientation of new staff and organize inductions with relevant departments and staff members within FRC 

• Provide professional advice to managers on a range of HR issues ensuring 

• Be point of contact related to FRC HR manual.  

• compliance to hiring procedures as outlined in the HR & Administration manual. 

• Ensure the performance management system is implemented on time. 

• Assist in development of annual staff development plan 

• Timely enrollment of staff in to insurance benefits package. 

• Assuring staff list is current at all times 

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of FRC HR policies and ensure employee adherence. 

• Ensure personnel files are complete and accurate assuring adherence to highest level of confidentiality 

• Maintain updated job description database 

• Oversee leave management, maintain leave tracking, ensuring complete documentation for staff 

Liaison Functions: 

• processing of work and residence permits for international staff  

• ensuring all international staff has proper work documentation. Keeps track of expiry dates and advise on renewals on timely basis

• handle FRC local and international staff travels request such as ticket reservation, accommodation, transport, etc.   

• administration of the insurance benefits and advise on any issues arising 

• Perform any other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor  

• Other related duties directed by line manager as required 

Professional Standards: 

FRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the FRC Code of Conduct. 

Duration: One year contract with possible extension

Category: Humanitarian/Development sector

Report to: Administration and Finance Manager

Location: Addis Ababa

Job Requirements

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field of studies.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in increasing responsibilities

• INGO experience

• Strong knowledge of the Ethiopian Labour Law

Skills, Attitudes and Attributes

• Good computer skills specifically MS-Office

• Professional attitude to work

• Good communication skills

Interpersonal qualities:

• Proactive and takes initiative

How to Apply

Applications (filled FRC Application Form https://www.ethiojobs.net/docs/JOB_APPLICATION_FORM.docx, CV and cover letter only) shall be sent by email to recruitment.ethiopia@refugeecouncil.fi  by 17th August, 2022.

Please refer in the subject line of your email to the following code: FRC/ADD/HRLO/19/22

Important Note:  Strictly follow the instructions. Applications that do not follow the instructions of the application process will not be considered.

We strongly recommend women to apply.