HR and Administration Technical Officer
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The organization is the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), which was established to protect the rights of displaced and vulnerable people. NRC operates in multiple countries, providing assistance in areas such as education, shelter, and legal aid. The organization is committed to ensuring that the needs of refugees and internally displaced persons are met, and it has a strong focus on advocacy and policy work to improve the conditions for these populations. NRC employs thousands of staff worldwide and has a significant presence in humanitarian response efforts.
Job Overview:
The HR and Administration Technical Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring that the HR and Administration functions are executed effectively and in compliance with NRC policies and national legislation. This position requires a proactive approach to managing the full employee lifecycle for national staff, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes. The officer will also be responsible for providing technical advice and guidance to managers and staff on HR policies and procedures, ensuring that all HR operations align with the Country Office Plan of Action. The role involves monitoring compliance and effectiveness of HR processes, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate records. The officer will also contribute to the development and improvement of HR systems and procedures, supporting capacity building through training and guidance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The HR and Administration Technical Officer will coordinate the full employee lifecycle for national staff, which includes recruitment, onboarding, contract administration, and offboarding. They will lead national recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with NRC policies and national labor legislation. The officer will prepare employment contracts and maintain accurate personnel records. They will also coordinate performance management processes, monitor staff leave administration, and serve as the HR focal point for NRC People. Additionally, the officer will implement the Safeguarding Improvement Programme within HR processes, provide HR support to NORCAP staff, and manage office administration tasks. They will coordinate travel arrangements, meetings, and training events, and provide payroll-related administrative support. The officer will identify opportunities for process improvement and build effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or a related field. A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in Human Resources and Administration is required, preferably within an international NGO or humanitarian context. Candidates should have a good knowledge of HR operations, recruitment, employee lifecycle management, and performance management. Familiarity with national labor legislation and the ability to ensure compliance of HR processes is essential. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are necessary, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Candidates should also have a good command of written and spoken English and Romanian, and proficiency in MS Office applications is required.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or a related field. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complexities of HR and administrative functions within the context of an international NGO.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in Human Resources and Administration. Candidates should have experience working in an international NGO, humanitarian, or development organization, with a strong understanding of HR and administrative standards. Experience in providing HR advice and technical support to managers and staff is also necessary, along with experience in coordinating HR processes in a multicultural environment.
Languages:
The mandatory languages for this position are English and Romanian. Candidates must have a good command of both written and spoken forms of these languages. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, but it is not explicitly required for this role.
Additional Notes:
This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Moldova, and the organization is unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships. The job may involve full-time hours, and candidates should be aware that incomplete applications or CVs received via email will not be considered official and will not be processed. The role may also require flexibility in adapting to changing priorities and organizational needs.
The organization is the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), which was established to protect the rights of displaced and vulnerable people. NRC operates in multiple countries, providing assistance in areas such as education, shelter, and legal aid. The organization is committed to ensuring that the needs of refugees and internally displaced persons are met, and it has a strong focus on advocacy and policy work to improve the conditions for these populations. NRC employs thousands of staff worldwide and has a significant presence in humanitarian response efforts.
Job Overview:
The HR and Administration Technical Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring that the HR and Administration functions are executed effectively and in compliance with NRC policies and national legislation. This position requires a proactive approach to managing the full employee lifecycle for national staff, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes. The officer will also be responsible for providing technical advice and guidance to managers and staff on HR policies and procedures, ensuring that all HR operations align with the Country Office Plan of Action. The role involves monitoring compliance and effectiveness of HR processes, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate records. The officer will also contribute to the development and improvement of HR systems and procedures, supporting capacity building through training and guidance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The HR and Administration Technical Officer will coordinate the full employee lifecycle for national staff, which includes recruitment, onboarding, contract administration, and offboarding. They will lead national recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with NRC policies and national labor legislation. The officer will prepare employment contracts and maintain accurate personnel records. They will also coordinate performance management processes, monitor staff leave administration, and serve as the HR focal point for NRC People. Additionally, the officer will implement the Safeguarding Improvement Programme within HR processes, provide HR support to NORCAP staff, and manage office administration tasks. They will coordinate travel arrangements, meetings, and training events, and provide payroll-related administrative support. The officer will identify opportunities for process improvement and build effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or a related field. A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in Human Resources and Administration is required, preferably within an international NGO or humanitarian context. Candidates should have a good knowledge of HR operations, recruitment, employee lifecycle management, and performance management. Familiarity with national labor legislation and the ability to ensure compliance of HR processes is essential. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are necessary, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Candidates should also have a good command of written and spoken English and Romanian, and proficiency in MS Office applications is required.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or a related field. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complexities of HR and administrative functions within the context of an international NGO.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in Human Resources and Administration. Candidates should have experience working in an international NGO, humanitarian, or development organization, with a strong understanding of HR and administrative standards. Experience in providing HR advice and technical support to managers and staff is also necessary, along with experience in coordinating HR processes in a multicultural environment.
Languages:
The mandatory languages for this position are English and Romanian. Candidates must have a good command of both written and spoken forms of these languages. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, but it is not explicitly required for this role.
Additional Notes:
This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Moldova, and the organization is unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships. The job may involve full-time hours, and candidates should be aware that incomplete applications or CVs received via email will not be considered official and will not be processed. The role may also require flexibility in adapting to changing priorities and organizational needs.
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