HR Officer

The position holder will be responsible to perform human resource-related services that support the proper functioning of the Program Area Office by Leading/Facilitating the recruitment and selection process, conducting induction and onboarding program, contributing to the review and improvement of development and emergency HR policies, and procedures, Providing HR-related information for HR audits, Administering HR policy and Procedures.

Contract Duration: Six months with possible extension  

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Roles and Responsibilities  

• Ensure staff has access to the HR manual and relevant policies
• Create an HRIS account and provide technical HRIS related support for all PA
• Maintain oversight of contract periods and initiate discussion on extensions through line managers.
• Ensure access to benefits for staff and maintain up to date recodes on usage.
• Support coordination and capacity building of staff and line managers to improve individual performance and  organizational objectives
• Involve in job evaluation (especially for Emergency Response Projects)
• Produce quality monthly, quarterly and year-end reports to monitor on all HR services like recruitment & selection, staff turnover, staff development, performance management, HR budget utilization and planning and on other related services.
• Follow up on PA HR audit reports and ensure agreed recommendations and solutions are implemented
• Contribute to the annual budget preparations in line with Plan guidelines and standard processes for HR issues.
• Serve as PA Senior Management Team member and involve in high-level decisions.
• Provide HR Coordination of 3 - 4 field offices together with Sub-office/Field Office mangers/Coordinators.
• Ensure all staff data is up to date and personnel file audit is conducted quarterly
• Provide HR related data, information, and reports to Finance monthly and to other departments as requested
• Engage in building, promoting and maintaining effective and open communication links with staffs to ensure that all staff issues and grievance are brought to the attention of the PAM and PA sr. Management Team.
• Whenever there are legal issues he/she is responsible to follow up the case and share to the PAM and CO HR
• Provide a technical overview for PA staff to ensure all annual leave days are utilized as per HR policy.
• Provide advice to staff and managers and address HR related issues and propose corrective and disciplinary actions where appropriate in consultation with the PAM and CO HR
• Support the PA Finance Coordinator in providing up-to-date Salary and OT information monthly.
• Ensure vacancy announcements are done timely based on specific job descriptions and skill requirements as per proposed JDs and disseminate the announcement of job opportunities internally and externally, on Employee Central as widely as possible innovative ways.
• Ensure job applications, timely accomplish longlisting, coordinate with line manager to undertake short listing, and arrange assessments/interviews are finished within recruitment lead time.
• Support the orientation of recruiting managers and recruiting and selection panel with Plan Ethiopia’s recruitment policy and set of procedures and ensure that the rules and regulations are strictly adhered to while selecting or rejecting candidates.
• Ensure pre-employment requirements like reference checks, police reports, medical checks, and antiterrorism checks are met by potential candidates before a job offer is made.
• Ensure that all PA employees are registered with the pension scheme and appropriate records are created or updated with PEOSSA.
• Coordinate timesheet from all PA staff, facilitate approval and ensure accurate documentation 
• Ensure all employees have a current contract of employment and comply with all human resource policies and practices, local labour law and PLAN Ethiopia country and global policies.
• Organize staff training sessions and activities in collaboration with Program Area Managers and HR/OD department.
• Follow up the completion of periodical staff performance management activity and compile the report.
• Advise Program Area Managers and other employees on employment law and PLAN's employment policies and procedures

Emergency HR Roles:

• Contribute to the development and update of development & emergency HR policies and procedures in consultation with PAM and CO HR to ensure compliance to local labor law and that all HR risks are covered.
• Coordinate emergency recruitment support services to ensure HR delivers effective recruitment support to recruiting managers in accordance with agreed standards and timelines. 
• Ensuring all development and emergency staffs have active employment contracts, follow their probationary period and ensure all their entitlements are as per the policy of the organization.
• Coordination of emergency staff performance management based on Emergency HR guideline.
• Ensure the recruitment and selection of all the emergency response projects of PA are done timely.
• Maintain and update PA level emergency roster as per competency framework of Plan Ethiopia by identifying, screening and maintaining emergency response capacity of staff members in relevant functional areas to rapidly deploy to emergencies.
• Assist and participate in salary and benefits surveys for development and emergency staff to ensure competitive compensation and benefits plans.
• Ensure acknowledgment of all Plan policies are signed by development & emergency staff as required.
• Carry out other duties such as translation works, taking minutes of office meetings as requested by the supervisor
• Update the filing system and manage filing the office documents for both hard and electronic copies.
• Keep documentation of all government and partners' agreements, reports both in soft and hard copy maintained.
• Responsible for facilitating high-level training, workshops, and conferences.

Capability Building and People Management:

• Support staff to understand and comply the organizational vision, mission, strategic direction and other organization policies.
• Socialize and nurture Plan Values and Behaviours.
• Create a safe working place safeguarding.
• Support the staff to gain the necessary skills through learning and development
• Support the staff to understand the Country HR Manual and other guidelines.
• Engage in the performance management of functional subordinates by working closely with the functional subordinate’s line manager. 

Other Responsibilities

• Within the scope of the role, there will be additional assignments as needed.
• Seek and promote innovative ideas, approaches to ensure the quality of work 

Job Requirements

• BA Degree or Diploma in Management, Human Resource Management or related fields
• 3-5 years relevant experience out of which 1 year at supervisory level
• Experience of International NGO or demonstrated equivalent combination
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and deal with a range of incoming enquires – organization is key to the success of this role.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook, also keen knowledge and experience of the importance of databases and their role in providing accurate management information. 
• Able to form and maintain effective working relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations,

Languages required

• Fluency in English language is essential
• In addition to Amharic, Knowledge of other Local Languages is a desirable

How to Apply

The closing date for the application in 07 March  2022. Qualified candidates should submit the application using the link provided below:

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.  

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org  

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.

As an international child-centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.