HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER Islamic Relief MOGADISHU, SOMALIA

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Established in 1984 in the UK, Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.  We aim to help the needy regardless of race, religion or gender and implement our work within the following sectors:

Education and Vocational Training                        Emergency & Relief       

Water and sanitation                                          Income Generation                    

Health and Nutrition                                           Orphans Support

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JOB TITLE:HUMAN RESOURCE  OFFICER
BASE LOCATION: MOGADISHU, SOMALIA
REPORTING TO: HR COORDINATOR
OPENING DATE: 14^th November 2012

JOB OBJECTIVE:CLOSING DATE- 20^th November 2012

(Who we are looking for)

We are looking for a Human Resources Professional with at least 2 years experience in Human Resources and Organisational Development. S/he must have proven experience of being part of management team and providing technical leadership in HR preferably in the humanitarian set up. S/he should be well versed with the International HR Practises and the local legislation. S/he must have ability to manage a team and provide support to field staff in remote set up.

The candidate is expected to provide effective human resource services at Islamic Relief Mogadishu Office as part of the project management team. He/She will also be responsible to implement all HR policies of IR Somalia office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the HR Coordinator of IRS to implement all HR related policies and procedures
• To lead local recruitment and selection of new staff
• Coordinate induction and orientation for new newly staff
• Provide effective supervision to the drivers and office cleaners
• Keep abreast with and provide updated information to the national staff on IRS Country rules, regulations, policies, HR procedures
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining leave schedules, through effective leave planning and administration
• Ensure maintenance and update of HR database for each staff both manually and electronically
• Assist in drafting and reviewing employee job description, providing input to job classification process, managing the posting of and tracking status of local vacancy announcements and placement
• Developing effective performance management system within Mogadishu office
• Procure project supplies, office equipment and supplies whilst ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedure on procurements as per IR and donor requirement
• Manage travel and logistics for field support staff including Visa and travel document application/arrangements and flight booking where required
• Ensure maintaining effective office administration and management
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the HR Coordinator.

QUALIFICATION,SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Diploma in Human Resources Management/Administration
• Minimum 2 years of experience in HR field
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures with the NGO sector
• Experience in the humanitarian sector is an asset
• Has the ability to understand human behaviour and evaluate their performance individually and in groups
• Have basic knowledge of training design and its methodology
• Can motivate and direct other people in the work and have the ability to identify the best performers
• Good team player
• Computer literate
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
• S/he Must be able of translating documents from English to Somali  and Verse Visa

§   Excellent in written and spoken English.

§  A pro-active approach to work

§  Ability to handle pressures and meet deadlines

§  Willingness to learn

§   Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a team.

§  Flexible and willing to perform tasks outside of core duties

§  Ability to respect and abide by rules and regulations

How to apply

If you think you are the candidate we are looking for, please send your updated CV and letter of motivation with three references to hrs@islamic-relief.or.ke or islamicreliefhr@gmail.com by 20^th November 2012 .Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.