The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. The IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. We began work in Ethiopia since 2000 and currently 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. 

The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.

Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator of IRC Jijiga  and technically supervised by P&C deputy director of IRC Ethiopia , P&C Manager will be the responsible person of the field P&C department with all functions carried out by the department including talent management, contracts management, staff development, THE IRC Way, performance management, on boarding, staff grievance handling, benefits administration, payroll and related payments, follow up on contract extension, Timesheet collection, filing, , Insurance and HRIS. He /She work closely with all departments in the field office and P&C Addis staffs.

Major Responsibilities: 

HR Talent Strategy and Talent Architecture:

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of IRC personnel policies and Implement IRC’s new Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures in every site of the field office; and ensure all P&C activities are carried-out in adherence to these standards.

• Participate in reviewing national staff policies and Recommend for changes/additions/deletions to the P&C Coordinator

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

• Ensure the provision of good quality, appropriate and clearly communicated advice to field line managers on all aspects of HR management, policy and practice, including work force planning, job design, employment law, employee relations issues, and communication and consultation strategies.

• In consultation with P&C coordinator and Field coordinator the P&C Manager should consult line managers in succession planning and in strategic way of talent retention.

• Work with P&C coordinator and Field coordinator on implementation of  strategic planning of the department

• Provide advice and support to Field HR teams, all field employees and Managers in interpretation of HR policies and procedures and provide technical support on HR related matters, including but not limited to, recruitment, orientation, career development, performance evaluation,  disciplinary action  and separation 

• Ensure that the EEO (equal employment opportunity) is in place incompliance with existing labor proclamations and the IRC personnel policy.

Talent Acquisition and management: 

• Work with Field Coordinator to determine workforce needs, identify the field human resource and competency gaps, and devise a development and workforce plan to promote staff development and retention.

• Plan and respond to the recruitment needs in timely fashion. 

• Review job specification against the position classification guideline; and all the basic information are filled on the Personnel requisition form (PRF).

• Advice Hiring managers on reviewing job descriptions and specifications.

• Support and guide the HR team on posting job advertisements, screening applicants, conducting job interviews/written tests, reference checks, extending job offers, and ensuring new employee’s paper work/hire pack is processed accurately.

• Participate in recruitment process of higher positions; and ensure that vacancy announcements are made through appropriate media.

• Oversee that CV reviewing, interviewing, reference checking, job offer, orientation and travel arrangement are going in line with the recruitment plan.

• Ensure that recruitment process is fair and transparent and in line with IRC Global HR policies and procedures.

• Ensure proper orientation for all new staff with periodic follow up and collaborate and coordinate with field coordinator and other departments to provide an engaging and welcoming orientation

• Oversee exit management process to ensure unspoiled and positive transition for departing employee

• Ensure the field P&C staff to conduct exit interviews for exiting national staff and maintain its copies on the file and conduct the exit interview analysis and report to Addis P&C once in a year.

Supervision and Support 

• Manage, train, coach and evaluate  P&C team ; create detailed plan to build capacity including performance objectives and development in collaboration with Roving P&C Manager, Field coordinator/Assistant Field Coordinator and other P&C staff.

• Ensures appropriate matches between personnel and jobs.

• Provide refreshment training on PMP and ensure the yearly PMP (performance management program) is conducted at field office level in compliance with the guide line. 

• Work on succession plan for field P&C department staff.

• Ensure that the subordinates are working in a harmonized manner with consistency among application of policy throughout the field office, and identify and implement mechanisms to ensure cooperation, communication and teamwork.

• Identify the gap in the field P&C department and create the solution in collaboration with the P&C  Coordinator, roving P&C Manager and the Field Coordinator. 

• Assess the skill and gap of field P&C staffs and recommend training. 

• Work with Staff development Manager in assessing training needs for the field office

HR Service and Administration:      

• Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource rules and labor law.

• Assist and Review all P&C documents such as payroll, Overtime pay, back pay, severance, adjustments, acting allowance, new employee Insurance list, Hiring recommendation  and new contracts etc … prepared by subordinates before it will be sent to Addis Ababa 

• Review employment contracts purchase requests and payment requests made by other P&C staff before it is submitted to Finance

• Ensure that the field office organogram is updated in line with the workday. 

• Maintain updated tracking of staff Performance Evaluations, different HR related staff data analysis 

• Follow that all increment, promotion, transfer, and disciplinary letters are written in compliance with personnel policy in timely manner. 

• Ensure all personnel files are kept complete and maintained confidentially in a lockable cabinet. 

• Maintain updated HRIS /Workday / database as well ensure all the field office P&C staff trained on HRIS and update the database on time. 

• Participate on the field office budget proposals, Grant Opening and Closing meetings.

Job Requirements

Education: 

• University Degree/master’s in Management, Business Administration, Accounting or related

Work Experience: 

• 4/3 years of professional experience for degree/masters holders in HR\Admin

• At least 2 years management experience. 

• NGO experience in Human resource is preferable

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills

• Computer literate especially word and excel. 

• Excellent in English, Somali and Amharic both speaking & writing. 

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Proven management skills. 

• Excellent representational skills. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

How To Apply

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through THIS LINK

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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

• Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address 

• Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees. 

Disclaimer: - Please note that IRC will never request applicants or candidates to make any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process. 

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. 

IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients. 

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. 

Job Requirements MA or BA Degree in Management, Business Administration, Accounting or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities:  - Maintain a thorough knowledge of IRC personnel policies and Implement IRC’s new Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures in every site of the field office; and ensure all P&C activities are carried-out in adherence to these standards. - Participate in reviewing national staff policies and Recommend for changes/additions/deletions to the P&C Coordinator - Ensure the provision of good quality, appropriate and clearly communicated advice to field line managers on all aspects of HR management, policy and practice, including work force planning, job design, employment law, employee relations issues, and communication and consultation strategies. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below