BACKGROUND:

The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian international NGOs, provides relief, rehabilitation, and development support to vulnerable people and communities over 30 countries. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia’s Somali region and are currently providing assistance to Ethiopians and refugees in six regions in Ethiopia, implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

Job Overview/Summary: 

Under the supervision of the Field Manager and HR/Admin Officer, the HR/Admin Assistant provides Human Resource supports that are related with all HR tasks like support in administering exams, interviews, process medical insurance claims and serve as HR focal person in Harar office.  

In addition, the HR/Admin Assistant will handle hotel booking, and different HR/Admin related payments.  He/she should deliver his/her duties and responsibilities in an efficient and professional manner. The position holder carry out administrative tasks related to filling and other administrative tasks as requested. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of IRC personnel policies and assist in implementation of policies.

• Promote and uphold THE IRC Way: Standards for Professional Conduct. 

• Provide support to program and operations staff in interpretation of HR policies and procedures and provide technical support on HR issues.

• Ensures all staff detail information is filled as requested on the platform and makes sure the information is accurately filled.

• Follow up with field office HR teams for information that needs to be filled in.

• Prepare purchase orders and payment request related with HR if necessary.

• Create HR personnel file for newly hired staffs and make sure their document are full.

• Assist on any other HR related jobs as required by the supervisor.

• Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor to support the HR/Admin Department.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or BA graduate in Human Resources, Business Administration and Management or relevant field of study.

Preferred experience & skills:

• Zero years of experience for BA holders and 2 years for diploma holders

• Good verbal and written communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications

• Good organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time

• Strong analytic problem-solving skills

• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional team structure

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels

• Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner.

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the above qualifications; please send your CV and application letter only through IRC career site: 

External

https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/41927?c=rescue

Internal

https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/41927?c=rescue

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information: 

• Name of the position you have applied for

• Date of application 

• Summary of your qualifications and experience

• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

• Please include at least 3 references from current and former supervisors.

                       Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer.  IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.