HR and Administration Coordinator Ethiopia Jijiga

Coordinate HR and administrative functions effectively

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Overview

Coordinate HR and administrative functions effectively

You have:

  • BA Degree in Human Resources Management/Management.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in Human Resources.
  • Experience from working as a Support Function Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context.
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
  • Understanding of local laws and statutory requirements.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Wide knowledge of the NGO operations and dynamics of the humanitarian sector.
  • Good cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Contract

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Position: HR & Administration Coordinator

Reports to: Area Manager

Duty station: Jigjiga

Duration of contract: Fixed term

Qualifications

Competencies

Generic professional competencies:

  • BA Degree in Human Resources Management/Management.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in Human Resources.
  • Experience from working as a Support Function Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context.
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
  • Understanding of the local context.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

  • Understanding of the relevant laws and statutory requirements.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Wide knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector
  • A strong administrative service orientation
  • Keen sense of compliance with policy and procedure
  • Good employer-employee contract negotiation skills
  • Personal conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and team working skills.
  • Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Basic employee counselling skills
  • Highly confidential
  • Good computer application skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database, and network communications.

Behavioral competencies

  • Handling insecure environment
  • Planning and delivering results.
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Communicating with impact and respect.

Responsibilities

Role and responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence with NRC HR policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
  • Implement delegated HR support function portfolio according to plan of action.
  • Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
  • Ensure proper filing of documents.
  • Promote and share ideas for improvement of HR & Admin support function.
  • Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures.

Specific responsibilities

  • Implement and train staff in NRC’s HR policies and procedures at the office.
  • Ensure compliance with NRC policies and the local labour law in all procedures and processes.
  • Coordinate staff recruitment and exits, introductions, trainings, staff benefits etc. on office level.
  • Coordinate with relevant partners, suppliers, authorities, lawyers etc.
  • Ensure that staff records are up to date and filed appropriately.
  • Ensure reporting, documenting and payment of staff benefits, social security, taxes etc.
  • Prepare periodic HR reports.
  • Advice and support line manager in HR processes
  • Prepare staff payroll information and payroll.
  • Maintain effective office administrative systems and procedures whilst ensuring that controls are monitored and reinforced.

Potential interview questions

Can you give an example of a time you handled a difficult situation in the workplace? The interviewer wants to assess your problem-solving skills and how you navigate conflicts. Share a specific scenario, focusing on your approach and the outcome.
How do you ensure compliance with HR policies in a multicultural environment? This question evaluates your understanding of compliance and cultural sensitivities. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe an experience where you had to train others on HR practices. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to maintain confidentiality in HR matters? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach negotiation with employees regarding contracts or benefits? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no