HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER – MOGADISHU

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

MOGADISHU

About the Job

The Human Resources Officer manages the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource department in collaboration with the HR Manager, including hiring processes, performance management, employee orientation, development and training, compensation and benefits administration, employee relations and communication through implementation of procedures, processes, programs, and policies. In relations to HR activities, he/she will be responsible for all ICRC sites within Somalia.

This is a national/resident position based in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works closely with all Sub Delegations management in a consultancy role, assisting them to understand and implement policies and procedures and advising them on HR related topics
• Highlights operational needs and challenges and supports the Human Resources Manager to translate them in line with the HR priorities and supports in implementation of the validated corresponding action plan for the delegation.
• Contributes actively to the formulation of HR strategies, processes, policies, systems, and tools as per identified in the HR assessment and ensures standardization of HR documents for the field offices in Somalia.
• Contribute continuously to the HR needs analysis by identifying HR issues on a day-to-day basis and ensuring information flow and updates/briefs HR Manager on changes to the local HR customs and legislation.
• Supervises and coordinates the implementation of services, policies, procedures, and projects at the field level.
• Supports in collecting payroll variables and justification documents on a monthly basis in liaison with the HR team in Nairobi.
• Ensures HR processes are implemented, and related services (recruitment, HR administration, training, and well-being) delivered according to ICRC policies and guidelines and in compliance with local legislation.
• Guides staff members at all stages of their employee life cycle within the organization, on both administrative HR and professional development matters.
• Ensures clear and regular communication with all staff concerning HR topics (Compensation & Benefits, new processes, and procedures).
• Provides end to end support of the Performance Management & Development (PMD) process for all field staff in line with the PMD guidelines.
• Liaises with Learning and Development (L&D) department in administering and translating institutional trainings in the local dialect and supports in L& D in training of employees in Somalia.

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or an equivalent qualification in a related field of study
• 4 years’ work experience in a HR generalist role, previous experience as Trainer will be an added advantage
• Conversant with Somalia labor laws & customs and keeps abreast of all legislation changes and enactment
• Excellent skills in written and spoken English and Somali
• Excellent analytical skills and must demonstrate high levels of attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing workload and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Strong and effective communication skills, with proven ability to negotiate and influence change, with cultural sensitivity
• Is particularly aware of the confidential nature of HR related information and treats it with a high degree of care
• Proficiency in MS Office suite

We Offer

• A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
• Training and development opportunities
• A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework