Human Resources Specialist

Beirut

Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
Location: Beirut
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Human Resources
Closing Date: Closed

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

About the job

This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Responsible for providing specialized knowledge and operational know-how within a specific discipline
May also have technical line responsibilities, but generally on technical or operational matters
Recruitment, development and people planning
Drive and support recruitment and selection activities ensuring compliance with recruitment process
Work with senior management team and senior staff on new staff retention strategies and initiatives
Ensure proper onboarding process
Ensure oversight and consistency in position titles and grades, across all field locations
Support staff development activities including promoting the DRC Learning Catalogue.

Performance, well-being and compensations & benefits

Proactively respond to performance counselling, employee grievances and disciplinary issues as required, with a focus on building manager competency and ensuring that documentation is kept
Lead the performance management process
Act as an impartial mediator in disciplinary procedures and ensure it is administered in an equitable and fair manner and meets all legal and labor regulations
Lead people well-being initiatives
Prepares salary structure in partnership with the HoSS and coordinate annual compensation review process and compensation adjustments

Human Resources Policies and Support

Maintain and update Staff Human Resources Handbooks as necessary
Proactively pursue continuous process improvement in Human Resources related practices in order to enhance the quality and efficiency of output/delivery
Work closely with HQ to share information and provide support as required

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Business or a Social Science Degree specialising in Human Resources. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

Minimum 3 years' working experience in Human Resources with at least 2 years in a senior Human Resources role within an NGO
Extensive knowledge on local labor law
Excellent skills in handling and advising on complex people management issues
Experience in developing Human Resources strategies and policies, and driving implementation
Fluent in both Arabic and English languages

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 1 Year
Band/Level: Band G, Level 2
Basic Salary: 3,000 USD (depending on years of experience)
Duty Station: Beirut
Start date: 4th of May 2020

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drc.ngo .

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 29 March 2020. Interviews might take place on rolling basis.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

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