Role and responsibilities
The purpose of a Team Leader is to provide efficient and effective Human Resources Management support and office administration procedures at the NRC Afar Region for Semera office and other sub offices.ย
Generic responsibilities:
Ensure provision, awareness and practical advice to all staff on the NRC HR policies and procedures, and their adherence to them Provide technical guidance to client sections, plan, organize and participate in interviews for staff recruitment and advise process of candidate selection, contracting, orientation and confirmation Plan and source staff training in liaison with line managers including for orienting new staff Ensure timely remittance and proper filing of all statutory deductionsย Ensure timely processing of the monthly payroll information to the country office In consultation with the AM, provide technical input and be the focal point in addressingSpecific responsibilitiesย
Ensure maintenance of an effective, efficient and up to date staff records and filing system including contracts, leave, medical, awards, discipline, archiving, etc Employee Relations issues including staff grievances, disciplinary measures, etc Plan and advise on the staff performance management and appraisal calendar and content Prepare periodic HR reports and planning projections for submission to CO Follow up the lease agreement at field level Be a focal point person in the recruitment, contracting, induction and placement activities in Afar and support field offices in recruitment when neededย Focal person for staff duty of care at field location Perform other tasks assigned by supervisor. Advice and support line manager/AM in the recruitment and selection processesย Frequently visit field office to check the documentation and the process followed in recruitment so that the recordings and files are up to date before controllers and auditors visitย Supervise, appraise and offer guidance to the Human Resources/Admin staff Contribute to the preparation of the office running budget Coordinate clearance of staff separating from the organization including exit interviews and final dues paymentsCompetenciesย
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results.ย
Professional competenciesย
These skills, knowledge and experience are important for effective performance.ย ย
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
BA in Human Resources Management, Management or Business Administrationย Understanding of the relevant laws and statutory requirementsMinimum of 3 years of work experience with related field (preferrable Humanitarian sector)Professional competencies:
Good communication and interpersonal skillsWide knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sectorStrong personnel administration orientationKeen sense of compliance with policy and procedureGood employer- employee contract negotiation skillsย Personal conflict resolution and problem solving skillsย Strong organizational and team working skillsGood cultural and awareness and sensitivityBasic employee counselling skillsHighly approachable, trustworthy and confidentialGood computer application skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database and network communications.Behavioral competencies
Handling insecure environmentsย Managing resources to optimize resultsEmpowering and building trustManaging performance and developmentPlanning and delivering resultsContext related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):ย
Example: Knowledge of the context in EthiopiaExample: Knowledge of the country labor lawย Example: Experience with start-up, exit or similar The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRCโs representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14โ000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavorsย to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.
NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRCโs primary presence in Geneva.