CRS Background:

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. CRS is leading the Joint Emergency Operation Program (JEOP), which is an emergency food assistance program targeting transitory food insecure households. JEOP provides emergency food assistance to disaster affected populations enabling participants to have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to meet their dietary needs. The JEOP consortium includes CARE Ethiopia, FH Ethiopia (FHE), ORDA Ethiopia, Relief Society of Tigray (REST), GOAL, World Vision (WV), Hararghe Catholic Secretariat (HCS) and Meki Catholic Secretariat (MCS). Technical partners include John Hopkins University (JHU) and Project Balance (PB).  

Job Title:                 Human Resources Officer – Talent Acquisition

Department:            Human Resources

Band:                         7

Reports To:               Snr. Human Resources Officer – Talent Acquisition

Country/Location:   Ethiopia/Addis Ababa   

Job Summary:

You will help coordinate and support the execution of the Country Program (CP) HR Talent Acquisition strategy and operational plans in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will provide responsive, high-quality service to address HR programs, services and operations needs in all the areas of recruitment and selection, onboarding and offboarding, employee transitions, policies, HR reporting and employment records management.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• In coordination and consultation with the Sr. HR Officer – Talent Acquisition, assist in development and implementation of talent acquisition strategies which consider current, planned, and potential staffing requirements.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with respective hiring managers, liaising with them to manage and ensure recruitment and selection processes aligned with the HR hiring strategy.

• Advise and support hiring managers in conducting strategic and insightful interviews in compliance with policy, local regulations and best practices.

• Coordinate and support HR processes, activities and service delivery in sub offices including field visits to ensure timely responses to recruitment needs to promote HR partnership between sub offices and the main office.

• Work with compensation unit to present total compensation offers that are compelling and compliant.

• Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation sessions and onboarding. Track probation end dates and facilitate communication of outcomes.

• Provide input on HR processes and policies and participate in the review and update of various systems, manuals, guidelines and tools.

• Ensure up to date recruitment and employment contract tracking including separations. As required, generate reports on HR related data, metrics and trends on quarterly basis to support in decision-making.

• Provide back-up support for HR team in performance of HR generalist duties.

Job Requirement

Required Qualifications and Experience:

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, HR Management, Business Administration strongly preferred or equivalent relevant experience with completion of HR certification or courses.

·        Minimum three years’ work experience in HR, preferably with an International or local NGO and good knowledge or HR best practices and standards.

·        Experience with and knowledge of employment laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts and practices. Good understanding of the local labour law.

·        Experience using MS Windows AND MS Office Packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, HRIS.

·        Supervisory experience would be a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·        Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate with people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·        Very good planning, coordinating and organizing skills.

·        Ability to maintain confidential information.

·        Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

·        Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.

Required Languages: English

Travel Required:

Up to 25% of the time to field offices.

Key Working Relationships:

·        Supervisory: Human Resources Assistants

·        Internal: Hiring Managers, Supervisors, Heads of field offices

·        External: HR Networking Groups, Recruitment Agencies, Representatives of local government authorities; Peers from other NGOs in the country; Providers of HR-related services; CRS Partners.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. 

·        Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.

·        Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.

·        Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.

·        Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.

·        Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

·        Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.

·        Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.

·        Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this rewarding opportunity and make a difference in the lives of others, you may fill the application form through this link: HERE and attach your up-to-date CV on / before the application deadline June 3, 2024. You will be contacted only if selected for written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only.

What we offer: 

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world. 

CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. 

** Qualified women & persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply**

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer