Re-Advertise: Human Resource Officer

ABAAD-Resource Center for Gender Equality    “Ending Gender-Based Violence: Towards standardization and strengthening quality of services and direct response”   JOB PROFILE   JOB TITLE:  Human Resources Officer  DURATION: 1 year (renewable), initial probation of 3 months    ABAAD PURPOSE: ABAAD aims at achieving gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region. ABAAD has a proven record in working in addressing GBV in emergency settings. “Ending Gender-Based Violence: towards standardization and strengthening quality of services and direct response” is an initiative aiming at reducing the risks of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through women, boys and girls empowerment and improving the quality of multi-sectorial assistance for women and girls survivors or at risk of GBV among the host and Syrian refugee population. JOB PURPOSE: The Human Resources Officer will be responsible for providing support in the various human resource functions, which includes but not limited to recruitment, staffing, performance monitoring and employee counseling. REPORTING LINES: Post holder reports to: Human Resources Manager. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -       Assist in the recruitment process, post vacancies online, screen CVs, contact candidate, and schedule interviews. -      Review, standardize and update all current HR contractual agreements and ensure they are in compliance with ABAAD’s policies and statutory requirements; -      Monitor and report on work schedules, leave entitlements and all other HR related matters; -      Prepares employment agreements (both internal and with external consultants) in consultation with the Program Manager and Financial Manager; -      Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems; -      Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion and employee benefits; -      Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems -      Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates; -   Plan, organize, direct, control the personnel, and labor relations activities ; -    Compensation and benefits administration and recordkeeping; -    Maintaining employee files and the HR filing system; -   Perform other related duties as required. -   Other: Respect for ABAAD Code of Conduct and its PSEA Policy Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and ABAAD Director SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: -        Bachelor Degree in Business Administration -        Two years of experience in Administration and Human Resources Department -        Understanding relevant legislation, policies and procedures -        Strong communication and interpersonal skills -        Commitment to human rights, gender equality, non-discrimination. -        Flexible pro-active attitude -        Ability to work under presser, as individual and in a team -        Ability to work across socio-cultural and religious contexts -        Belief in ABAAD’s mission and vision -        Languages: Fluency in spoken and written Arabic, clear and concise reporting in English is strongly preferred. French is a plus APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  Interested candidates in this position should send their CV along with a cover letter, to hr@abaadmena.org and include the job title above in the email subject and cover letter by February 19, 2017. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ABAAD is an equal employment opportunity organization.