I. About TechnoServe:
Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the
heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of businesses and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty. The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing. when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.

II. Job Summary:
The HR Advisor is responsible for supporting the HR and Admin Manager in day-to-day HR
and Operations related task to employee compensation and benefits, Compliance with policy and procedures, and Employee relationship matter.

III. Primary Functions & Responsibilities: 

• Provide support and coach field HR and Admin team in all HR-related issues

•  Provide code of conduct and sexual harassment training for Farmer Trainers and Admin teams.

•  Facilitate termination payments to staff leaving the organization upon submission of
  completed and signed clearance forms by terminating staff.

•  Facilitate exit interviews for staff leaving the organization in consultation with
  supervisors/managers

• Ensure new employees are included in the TNS benefit scheme and details of staff are updated and communicated to the insurance company on time by the HR Assistant.

• Update employee data and country employee list regularly of the HR system (Ultipro)

• Ensure annual leave and comp time records are updated and accurate

• Ensure employee’s contract is renewed in a timely manner.

• Ensure new employees and promoted staff receive ID on time.

• Conduct quarterly file audit

• Focal person to communicate with staff for HR requests within a certain limit and
  transfer to HR & Admin Manager

• Work closely with the finance team on staff remunerations and termination payments, when required

• Support any legal and disciplinary issue of the staff to the HR and Admin Manager.

• Attend meetings in the absence of the HR & Admin Manager

• Manage and motivate the HR Assistant by ensuring s/he has clear work plans and receives regular supervision and reviews.

• Perform other duties as required

Job Requirements

• BA Degree in Human Resource Management or related fields with + 3 years experience, Master’s degree +1 year related experience.

• A solid understanding of employment and Ethiopian labor laws

• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience working in an international NGO sector, in a dynamic, cross-cultural
  environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to customer service

• Ability to engage and advise all levels of staff and candidates

• Manages multiple competing priorities with ease

• Sound judgment and solutions-oriented

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should Click here to apply and submit a cover letter resume as a single document (either Word or PDF) by March 27, 2023. Applications will be reviewed and considered as received/on a rolling basis. Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be contacted. Please note that we are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated link.  

TECHNOSERVE ENCOURAGES DIVERSITY AT ALL LEVELS AND ACROSS ALL FACETS OF OUR ORGANIZATION. WITH THIS COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, WE ARE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF GENDER, RACE, COLOR, ETHNICITY, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, DISABILITY, AND ALL OTHER PROTECTED CLASSES. 

Women are highly encouraged to apply

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