Human Resources Officer (National Position), Mosul, Nineveh

Rights Respected, People Protected

Background:

NRC is operating in Iraq since 2010 to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable people affected by on-going conflict in the region. It has its country office in Erbil, KR-I and has area offices in Baghdad, Dohuk, Erbil, Kirkuk and Hamam-Al-Alil. 

NRC national program strategy for 2016 takes a whole of Iraq approach focusing on CCCM, WASH, Shelter, Education, Emergency Cash modalities, Housing and Land Property (HLP) and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA). In 2016, NRC will continue to consolidate operations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I) by providing care and maintenance facilities in IDPs camps, strengthening the relevant government authorities and building systems more at community levels as opposed to household level for successful exit, while also considerably scaling up operations in the South-Central regions of Iraq (with focus on the Anbar and Baghdad Governorates). A further priority will be to reach populations in harder to access areas through working with implementing national partners, established community network contacts and UN-led Rapid Response Mechanisms (RRM). Target caseload will be people affected by displacement including IDPs in camps, IDPs outside of camps, host communities, returnees and refugees. 

Overview:

The purpose of the officer position is day to day implementation of the support functions responsibilities. The main duty of Human Resources Officer will be preparing monthly payroll for national staff. The HR Officer will be reporting to HR Coordinator/Support Manager. The position will be based in Mosul.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

A university degree with (3) three years work experience as HR Officer in humanitarian/recovery context is required. Ideally the candidate should have experience in conducting trainings and preparing payroll. S/he should have basic computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook. Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required.

Key Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Payroll for national staff Mosul Area Office
• Attendance and timesheet administration for Mosul Area Office
• Staff welfare and insurance for national staff Mosul Area Office
• Monitor contract periods and end of contracts and notice letters
• HR archiving
• Responsible for training staff/workers on NRC policies and procedures
• Assist HR Coordinator/Support Manager in other HR related issues in Mosul Office
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management

Qualification:

• Understanding of the relevant laws and statutory requirements.
• Very good attention to details.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge of own leadership skills/profile
• Quick learner and Self-starter.

The post will be for (1) One-month contract duration with possibility of extension- subject to funds and satisfactory performance. 

Salary: 5/1 according to NRC-Iraq's salary scale.

Benefits: Health insurance.

Duty Station: Mosul, Nineveh Area Office.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.