Country: Somalia
Closing date: 08 Mar 2016
Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The International Rescue Committee has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster-affected communities. The IRC has been operational in South Central (Mudug, Galgadud, Banadir and Nugaal) regions of Somalia, implementing interventions in the areas of Livelihood, WASH and Health, GBV, Governance and Rights reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought-affected population in these regions.
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of the Field Manager, the HR/Admin Assistant will support and be the focal person in various HR and admin functions for IRC Somalia Dhusamareeb field office, such as ensuring adherence to all personnel policies; recruitment, orientation and training for newly recruited staff and overall office administration.
The HR/Admin assistants participates in maintaining and reviewing all administrative and human resource systems and procedures. S/he will ensure uniform compliance with policies and procedures at all sites and provides technical support to all staff.
REQUIREMENTS:
- University Degree/College diploma in Office Management, Business Administration with focus on human resource management and office administration
- At least 3 years experience with an INGO in similar roles
- Strong organizational skills, ability to operate professionally and at a pace that assists in fast tracking various HR processes and decisions
- Ability to manage demanding workload and problem solving
- Excellent computer skills, especially word, excel and power point
- Excellent in English and Somali both speaking & writing.
How to apply:
Full description of this position and application details can be viewed through our website:
www.rescue.org/careers
Deadline for Applications: 8th March 2016. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Those who applied previously should not re-apply.
Somali Nationals are encouraged to apply
International Allowances are not available for this position.