Organizational Context
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the worldโs largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is โto inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.โ IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.
IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.
IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.
IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Morocco on September 8, killing and injuring thousands of people and causing widespread destruction. The Moroccan Red Crescent Society (MRCS) responded immediately, providing first aid and psychosocial support, helping transport the injured to hospitals, evacuating people from damaged buildings and providing dignified burial management. Through this appeal, the IFRC is supporting MRCS to meet the immediate and early recovery needs of 500,000 affected people. Priorities include providing food and safe water, essential household items, shelter support, health and mental health services, and cash assistance.
This position is based in Marrakech, Morocco and requires in-country travel (when deemed necessary, to places where the safety situation permits). IFRC works in an integrated manner with the MRCS and its partners. MRCS has the role as the Movement convener for operational field response and coordination among Movement partners.
Job Purpose
The Human Resources Delegate will provide support to the end-to-end employee life cycle of National and International staff engaged in IFRC operations in Morocco. The HR Delegate will be required to provide support on specific functions including Workforce planning and recruitment, Contract Management and HR Administration, Staff Onboarding, Performance Management, Staff Offboarding. The post-holder will be expected to mentor and/or build the capacity of in-country HR staff.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Work force planning and Recruitment:
- In collaboration with the National Society, implement national staff recruitment in compliance with national labour law and regulations for national staff.
Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)
Staff Offboarding Implement exit formalities in collaboration with all relevant parties including conducting exit interviews. Collate relevant exit interview data and share analysis with relevant parties. In collaboration with the Fin/Admin Coordinator, coordinate the exit of international staff as pertains to housing, air tickets, freight, etc. Internal and External Relations Under supervision of technical supervisor, actively engage the host National Society in the elaboration and implementation of an HR-oriented knowledge-sharing agenda. Capacity Building Provide support and training to MRCS counterpart on IFRC HR best practices and policies Support NS in volunteer management and engagement; ensuring that basic IFRC trainings are administered and complied with. Collaborate with NS to deliver volunteer trainings Design and implement succession planning for national staff positions, reviewing the JDs with the MRCS HR counterpart and adjusting the organizational staff diagram according to joint operational strategy of IFRC and MRCS. Monitor and track development of other National Staff counterparts in other teams, assisting other coordinators in documenting the transfer of knowledge from IFRC international staff to the national staff level, suggesting process mapping and reviews. Work with MRCS HR counterpart to include PGI principles in the recruitment and the HR management processes.Duties applicable to all staff
1. Work actively towards the achievement of the IFRC Secretariatโs goals.
2. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.
3. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
Education
Bachelorโs degree in management, HR, or a related field - Required Professional designation in Human resources - RequiredExperience
5-7 years of experience working in HR - Required Experience with working with a Humanitarian Organization - Preferred Experience working internationally and/or in resource poor environments - Preferred Experience of providing HR service to managers or relevant stakeholders - Required Experience in the HR specific function areas under their responsibility - Required Experience in the HR specific function areas under their responsibility - Preferred Experience working within a volunteer-based organisation - Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Languages
Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of key policies and practices relevant to an emergency setting, such as rest and recuperation, security procedures, psychological resilience, protection from sexual abuse, child protection, whistleblowing etc - Required Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spread sheets, etc.) - Required Ability to communicate with internal employees and external associates on all levels - Required Ability to work in a cross-cultural, cross-functional and multi-cultural environment - Required Ability to work with complete integrity and confidentiality - Required Excellent organizational, planning and influencing skills - Required Knowledge of IFRC HR systems and procedures - Preferred Excellent skills in advising on complex staffing issues - Required Full knowledge of the recruitment cycle - Required Customer service orientation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills - RequiredLanguages
Fluent spoken and written English - Required
Good command of another IFRC official language (French or Arabic) - Required
Competencies, Values and Comments
Values: Respect for Diversity, Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability.Core competencies: Communications, Collaboration & Teamwork, Judgement & Decision, National Society & Customer Relations, Creativity & Innovation, Building Trust.
IFRC Disclaimer
IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
If you appointed to or undertake a role within IFRC, whether as staff, staff on loan or secondees, you will be subject to the organization's Code of Conduct, which is available here and on our website.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include prior professional conduct checks and review of criminal records. IFRC will request a conduct check from all prior employers for a period of 5 years, including but not limited to employers who like IFRC participate in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. For more details on the Scheme, please see THE MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE SCHEME โ SCHR.
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