Hr & Administration Officer

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is a non-governmental organization working to transform the way societies deal with conflicts. We have acquired over 30 years of experience in peace building and are based in 53 local offices worldwide. SFCG first worked in Lebanon in 1996, and we opened up our office here in 2008. The issues we address are multiple, such as conflicts arising within Lebanon's diverse society, tensions resulting from the increasing influx of Syrian refugees, security sector reform, as well as women’s socio-economic empowerment. In each project we seek to engage all stakeholders and strengthen local capacities in order to create sustainable change and increase social cohesion. Summary of Position Under the supervision of the Finance Manager the HR and Admin Officer contributes to the efficient day-to-day operations of the Organization office, and supports the work of management and other staff. The HR and Admin Officer will be responsible for human resources and admin issues in conformity with Lebanese law and SFCG’s internal operating practices. Responsibilities Manage the recruitment and selection process of SFCG Lebanon new staff Review job promotion policy for existing staff and suggest change in process if needed. Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy of SFCG Lebanon office Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the Lebanon office Maintains historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records. Monitoring staff performance and attendance Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs for staff development Maintain pay plan and benefits program Approve job descriptions and advertisements look after the health, safety and welfare of all employees Conduct exit interviews, Implement SFCG International’s induction & orientation programs for new hires in coordination with all Line Managers  Maintain the HR trackers up to date: leaves, training, recruitment, and any other relevant tracker Ensure staff registration at NSSF and MOF Update and maintain the HR files hard and soft copies Prepare all types of letters and staff contracts Extend & negotiate offer Letters to selected candidates Process and follow up claims for Medical coverage and insurance Support in Hotel reservation and Payment follow up Request, receive and dispatch business cards for relevant staff when needed Follow up on lease agreements Being focal point for staff in case of emergency Follow up on security protocols for field missions and in case of security incidents As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties. Requirements and Qualifications Lebanese citizen Bachelor’s Degree in a related area (Master’s Degree preferred), preferably in HR, Business administration or related area. Minimum of three (3) years of related experience. Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities  Skills Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure in complex, high-speed and challenging Strong sense of personal integrity and understanding of confidentiality and ethics  Extensive knowledge of the Lebanese Labor Law and HR best practices People oriented and results driven Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills Proven analytical and problem solving skills Spoken and written fluency in English and Arabic; Strong oral and written communications skills; Cultural sensitivity and adaptability; Strong organizational skills and attention to-detail; Salary: Commensurate with experience and education, with benefits. To Apply: Please send a cover letter / letter of application, CV, salary requirements (or current salary), projected start date, and where you found this job posting by 1 August, 2016 with the subject heading: HR and Administration Officer through the following link https://sfcg.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=546  No phone calls please. Please see our web site www.sfcg.org for full description.