Global HR Adviser - Contract Management (Internals Only)

Lead NRC's Global HR Adviser - Contract Management team

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Overview

Lead NRC's Global HR Adviser - Contract Management team

You have:

  • Experience in HR policy development and contract management.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with international staff and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in a diverse environment and promote inclusivity.
  • Experience in risk management related to HR contracts.
  • Proficiency in maintaining personal data protection practices.

Contract

This is a Professional contract (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract (NRC) contracts.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

An exciting opportunity to head up the NRC’s Global HR Adviser - Contract Management.

What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, experienced, and dynamic Global HR Adviser - Contract Management.

More About the Role.

The Global HR Adviser - Contract Management will play a pivotal role in overseeing a broad range of activities, including policy development and implementation, contract administration, and document management. This position will also involve seamless cross-functional collaboration with both internal and external teams, providing essential support to international staff. The Global HR Adviser will drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. Reporting to the Head of the Shared Services Centre, this role will lead a dynamic team that includes a dedicated team lead and a group of expert HR advisors, all working together to deliver exceptional HR solutions on a global scale.

What you will do

  • Ensure compliance and adherence to NRC policies, procedures, tools, minimum standards, personal data protection rules as it relates to international contracting.

  • Adhere to service level agreements with all relevant NRC stakeholders.

  • Identify risks and report any deviation related to medical vetting and contractual procedures.

  • Act as an Advisor for all compensation and benefits related queries; contractual queries; employment documentation queries, medical clearance queries

  • Respond to ad hoc requests and manage all communication sent to the Recruitment Centre.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring

  • Work closely with recruiting teams and relevant HR colleagues to obtain timely information for the preparation of international job offers and contract extensions.

  • Initiate, monitor and follow-up on pre-employment processes in accordance with NRC requirements.

  • Create MedFit profiles and initiate MedFit requests for new staff and their dependents where relevant.

  • Input bio-data information, project code, insurance and payroll details for each employee prior to issuance of the contract, to ensure accuracy in pension processing, accuracy in cost allocation and registration in the insurance scheme.

  • Provide payroll with information regarding employees’ contract, allowance and location changes and other relevant documents to ensure correctness in payroll processing.

What we offer

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya.

Contract: Open Ended

Travel:5%

Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.

NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels.

You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

"To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace"

When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.

Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.

Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.

All nationals are open to apply

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

Learn more about NRC

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to implement a new HR policy? This question assesses your experience with policy development and implementation. Provide details of the situation, your role in implementation, and the outcomes.
How do you ensure compliance with HR policies across different regions? The interviewer wants to know your approach to maintaining standards in varied contexts. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to promote diversity and inclusion in your team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging risk you encountered in contract management and how you handled it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach communication with international teams? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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