Human Resources Manager

Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organization with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions, and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Human Resources Manager rolls out the HR action plan as defined in the strategic guidance developed for the Ethiopia context;

• (S)he ensures that the human resources management is consistent with local legislations and practices as well as with HI’s relevant policies and frameworks;

• (S)he advises the SMT and the wider country team on all the HR processes they roll out and is responsible for maintaining the social environment in his/her country programme.

MISSIONS

Mission 1: Management

• An exemplary manager: embodies HI's values (Humanity, Inclusion, Integrity, and Commitment) daily and is a role model.

• A manager who conveys meaning: understands the strategy, clarifies it, translates it into operational objectives for his/her team, and drives the changes required. Gives purpose to each managerial action. Encourages inter- and intra-divisional exchange of practices. Encourages innovation and risk-taking.

• Manager/administrator: organizes the operational management of his/her team, structures work around the processes identified, oversees performance, and facilitates problem-solving.

• No. 1 HR Manager & Coach: contributes to the development of his/her team members, and creates the conditions for their commitment, professionalism, and dedication to HI. Ensures compliance with the code of conduct and institutional policies, morale, and the individual and group behavior expected.

Mission 2: Strategy and Supervision 

• Develops the Programme’s HR strategy;

• Helps to write the HR part of the Country STRATOP;

• Defines and implements the HR action plan for his/her country;

• Contributes to major Programme HR reorganizations: team dimensioning: social plans or plans for strong growth;

• Compiles standard HR indicators for his/her geographical area and helps to map and mitigate HR risks and deal with incidents;

• Participates in representing HI's HR at external bodies at his/her country level.

Mission 3: Rolls out Standards, contributes to HI's Expertise and Accountability in his/her scope of responsibility:

• Is responsible for implementing HI’s HR policies and frameworks in his/her country;

• Ensures compliance with HI's legal obligations and monitors the renewal of the legal documents ensuring the legal exercising of HI's activities in the country;

• Is in charge of audit and archiving procedures;

• Helps to ensure compliance with the rules applicable to donors in his/her scope of responsibility.

Mission 4: Operational implementation of HR

Responsibility 1: Contributes to the dimensioning and quality of Programme resources

• Contributes to the Programme's budgetary processes. Ensures the balance of the wage bill for his/her geographical area;

• Contributes to project reviews of HR aspects;

• Monitors the HR aspects of local partnerships in his/her country;

• Implements the sourcing process in his/her geographical area, and ensures compliance with and the quality of the recruitment process;

• Participates in the Programme's HR reporting schedule and helps to meet HI’s global HR deadlines.

Responsibility 2: Career Management and Skills Development

• Organises and monitors the implementation of the Programme’s HR cycle including the career-management policy;

• Helps to develop the skills of managers in his/her geographical area (Manager 2.0).

Responsibility 3: Ensures the quality of the Programme's administrative management for HI staff

• Organises staff briefings on administrative matters and employment conditions;

• Is responsible for the implementation of the payroll process and its compliance with HI’s frameworks and policies and the national legal framework;

• Represents HI with local public administrative bodies (employment inspectorate, tax, social security etc.);

• Implements the contractual system for the country’s national staff and ensures that contracts are monitored;

• Implements and monitors the local physical and mental health policy in line with HI standards;

• Ensures the compliance of the archiving of personnel files for the country's staff;

• Ensures the obtaining and renewal of visas for international staff and visitors that can be carried out locally.

Responsibility 4: Assists managers on his/her Programme with the implementation of HI's HR policies

Responsibility 5: Legal and social aspects

• Ensures the maintenance of the social environment and compliance with the HR legal framework
• Is responsible for the legal compliance and implementation of staff representation in his/her country
• Assists the Country Manager with the deployment of the HR part of the Code of Conduct and the PSEA.

Mission 5: Emergency preparedness and response

• Oversees emergency preparedness actions in his/her department and, in the event of an emergency, reorganizes the priorities of his/her team in accordance with the humanitarian imperative, in order to ensure a rapid and effective response by HI.

Educational requirements

• MA degree in Human Resources Management, Administration, or related field of study. 

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the LNGO/INGO setting with a minimum of 2 years managerial experience. Candidates from the private sector with relevant experience in development and humanitarian sectors are also very welcome to apply!

Management skills

• Being capable of helping team members to progress: developing his/her staff members’ ability to work autonomously.

• Knowing how to position oneself so things can move forward.

• Knowing how to simplify and prioritize.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are required to fill in the application form through this link: 

https://forms.office.com/e/FH7vZAT8bE?origin=lprLink  on/before the application deadline. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an exam/interview. No phone calls, Please.

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting child protection and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position involves working with beneficiaries and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to complete a police check and sign a self-declaration form to help us verify your suitability to work with children including checks with past employers.

Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes women and persons with disability.