Human Resources Assistant (Cooperating Country National only)
Provide HR management support for USAID West Bank and Gaza Mission
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Overview
Provide HR management support for USAID West Bank and Gaza Mission
You have:
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant HR experience required.
- Knowledge of USAID policies and regulations strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
This position is located in the Human Resources Section of the Executive Office, USAID/West Bank & Gaza Mission. The primary purpose of this position is to provide Human Resource Management support to the USAID West Bank and Gaza Mission situated in both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The HR Assistant provides clerical, administrative, and technical support for the Mission to all levels of USDH (U.S. Direct Hires), Cooperating Country National Personal Services Contractors (CCNPSC), Offshore and Resident-Hire U.S. Personal Services Contractors (USPSC) and Third Country Nationals Personal Services Contractors (TCNPSC). The job holder’s responsibilities will include management and update of position and personnel data in the Mission’s different personnel management systems, official personnel/contract files management, preparing and providing support in areas of position classification, recruitment, contract management, awards, and new employee orientation. In addition, the jobholder will be expected to help coordinate and manage USAID incentive and On-the-theSpot Award Programs, and support employee arrival, travel, visa and accreditation, and departure processes. The job holder prepares and submits periodic staffing patterns and staffing numbers to the U.S. Embassy and USAID Mission management as needed. The Human Resources Assistant reports to the Human Resources Specialist and serves as a backup for other HR staff, as needed. The position is based in Jerusalem; however, the first 3-6 months of work and on-the-job training will predominantly be in Tel Aviv. As part of the normal schedule, the jobholder will travel regularly to both USAID offices in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to work with the HR team and staff in both locations.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging HR situation you have dealt with and how you handled it? | This question assesses your problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities. | Explain the situation using clear steps and the outcome of your actions. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple HR responsibilities? | This question evaluates your organizational and time management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to ensure confidentiality in handling employee information? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you have contributed to employee onboarding? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to adapt your communication style to effectively convey information. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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