Regional HR Adviser - Middle East Office

Females are highly encouraged to Apply.

What we are looking for:

The purpose of the Regional HR Adviser is to support the country offices (COs) in the implementation of global HR systems and initiatives in accordance with NRC policies and procedures and to support building sustainable capacity in HR structures and systems in Country Programmes.

What you will do:

Key objectives for this role include:

• Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures
• Provide strategic advice and technical support to the Country Offices in the region on HR.
• Support and monitor compliance with the HR handbooks and NRC policies, and respective quality assurances
• Provide control checks to the COs to ensure compliance with the HR handbook, pre-agreed through travel visits to the country offices.
• Contribute to the development of policies, strategies, tools, and new approaches, with a focus on innovation and piloting.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Management and a trusted adviser for a regional portfolio to influence and offer guidance on relevant people priorities and initiatives including support in delivering high-quality HR Operations advisory service.
• Coach, advise, and guide on all aspects of the employee lifecycle for the implementation and development of people policy and practice within the designated portfolio.
• Contribute to talent management initiatives and regional collaboration to increase Learning and Development capacity, workforce, and succession planning.
• Develop and contribute to the implementation of an action plan with the objective of
• Share best practices on operational HR issues with other regional counterparts in NRC, through regular fora for cooperation (operative issues).

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position as the above mentioned tasks are just a short summary.

What you will bring:

Generic professional competencies:

• A master’s degree within HR related field or at least 4 years of documented experience working as a senior HR professional in a humanitarian context.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts with an international humanitarian organisation.
• Demonstrated capacity to establish rapport, gain commitment from stakeholders at all organizational levels, and exhibit strong collaborative skills for building relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Proven ability to persuade and inspire cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support and deliver HR strategies.
• Solution-oriented and creative problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of Arabic and/or French is an added advantage.

What we offer

• Duty station: Amman, Jordanز
• Contract: 1 year. The position could be extended, based on fund availability.
• Travel: Up to 40% to Countries of operation in MERO
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale.
• 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.

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Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
• 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. Screening shall be done on rolling basis.
• 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.
• This position is open to all nationalities and nationals of the country specified in the duty station section are highly encouraged to apply.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email MERO Recruitment mero.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation 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.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

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