Human Resources Manager - Yemen

Job description

• Management and capacity building of the HR staff in Sana’a, and technical supervision to HR staff in Area Offices.
• Ensure that staff records in all offices are up to date and filed appropriately
• Oversight of recruitment and selection in the country
• Prepare and submit reports and analysis; and ensure monthly reporting on the Global HR Indicators
• Support line managers in implementing correct procedures and team trainings
• Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures, and compliance with local labor law
• Advise and guide the Senior Management Team and line managers on HR processes such as recruitment; induction; staff development; performance management; reward etc.
• Update and train staff on HR policies, processes and procedures.
• Align/design and effectively implement new staff orientation and training programmes
• Coordinate with HR focal point persons on ground where necessary, clearance of staff separating from the organization, including exit interviews and final dues payments
• In consultation with the Country Director, Head of Support and Area Managers, address staff grievances and disciplinary measures
• Manage the staff Performance Management System
• Coordinate new HR initiatives from NRC HQ and RO, in particular initiatives related to the Staff Survey results and the strategic ambition of being a good organisation to work for
• HR focal point for handling investigations, breaches of Code of Conduct and employee relations issues
• Be a change agent by driving and rolling out Global and Regional HR initiatives

*A full Job Description is attached below*

Qualifications

• Minimum First Level University Degree/Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management, Business, or relevant field
• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior HR Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Experience handling investigations, grievances, and employee relations issues
• Ability to lead and manage a team, including providing remote technical supervision
• Experience working in the Middle East or similar context

Personal qualities

• Ability to live and work in a complex and insecure location
• Ability to work with diplomacy, tact and sensitivity and experience in working within different cultural contexts requiring cultural sensitivity
• Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations
• Ability to work under pressure and in response to changing needs
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to initiate action and drive change

We offer

• Duty Station: Sana'a, Yemen
• Travel: 40% in country
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary & benefits package
• NRC may be required to verify the identify of its partners and check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activity. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.

*Females are highly encouraged to apply*