Human Resources Specialist (FSN-11) (Cooperating Country National only)
Manage Human Resources and contracting functions effectively
Overview
Manage Human Resources and contracting functions effectively
You have:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field is required.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in Human Resources roles is required.
- Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures is desired.
- Fluent in English and French is required.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team is necessary.
The incumbent reports directly to the Supervisory Executive Officer (EXO) and is a member of the Human Resources team in USAID/Senegal Executive Office.
The incumbent performs a variety of Human Resources and contracting functions related to U.S., Third Country National, and Cooperating Country National Personnel Services Contract (PSC) positions and employees. The incumbent assists the EXO in planning, directing and administering the full range of personnel services provided to U.S. Direct Hire (USDH), U.S. Personal Services Contractors (USPSC), Third Country National Personal Services Contractors (TCNPSC), and Cooperating Country National (CCNPSC) employees to include awards, staff training, employee evaluation systems, benefits, allowance and counseling, etc. with special focus on recruitment, position management, and contracting. The incumbent provides support to approximately 230 employees in Senegal and in four Limited Presence Countries: Burkina Faso, Niger, Mauritania and Chad.
The job may be expected to perform work-related travel.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage a complex recruitment process? | This helps assess your experience and skills in handling recruitment challenges. | Provide details about the process, highlighting your role and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure compliance with HR policies and regulations? | This evaluates your knowledge of HR policies and your commitment to compliance. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to deal with a difficult employee issue. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to motivate and train employees? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle competing priorities in a fast-paced HR environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |