HR Assistant

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization established to assist people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and crises. NRC operates in multiple countries, providing aid and support to millions of individuals in need. The organization is recognized for its commitment to high-quality aid and advocacy for the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons. NRC fosters a culture of responsibility, professional growth, and innovation among its employees, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce. The organization emphasizes safeguarding and expects all employees to uphold respect, dignity, and safety in their interactions with others.

Job Overview:
The HR Assistant position is designed for a motivated HR professional with hands-on experience in recruitment, particularly focusing on contingent workers and volunteers. The role involves HR administration and maintaining accurate records, ensuring that the organization’s values are upheld while providing timely HR support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to navigate insecure environments, plan effectively, deliver results, build trust, and communicate with impact and respect. The HR Assistant will play a crucial role in managing the recruitment process for contingent workers and volunteers, supporting national staff recruitment, and ensuring proper onboarding and induction processes are followed for new hires. This position requires a proactive approach to HR management and the ability to adapt responsibilities based on the specific context and operational phase of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The HR Assistant will be responsible for managing the recruitment of contingent workers and volunteers, as well as supporting the recruitment of national staff. Key responsibilities include ensuring that all recruitment documents are properly filed and documented for future reference, conducting inductions for new staff and contingent workers, and ensuring that all onboarding documents are signed. The HR Assistant will maintain an up-to-date database of contingent workers, track the expiration dates of Terms of Reference (ToR), and be available to answer HR-related questions from staff. Additionally, the HR Assistant will organize workshops, training schedules, and events as requested, and will be required to visit field offices and camps regularly. Other HR and administrative duties may be assigned by the line manager, and these responsibilities will be adapted to the specific job location and context, as well as the strategic focus and type of program intervention.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a relevant field. A minimum of one year of relevant working experience in HR, preferably with an international NGO, is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate fluency in English and Bangla, with oral proficiency in the Chittagonian or Rohingya dialect being an advantage. Knowledge of governance and administrative structures in Bangladesh, as well as familiarity with Bangladesh labor legislation and policies related to INGO work, will be beneficial. Experience in managing contingent worker and volunteer recruitment is essential, along with documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts, particularly in the Rohingya camp context, is highly valued. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is also required.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the principles of human resource management and the operational needs of the organization.

Experience:
The HR Assistant position requires at least one year of relevant working experience in human resources, ideally within an international NGO context. Candidates should have experience in recruitment processes, particularly for contingent workers and volunteers, and should be familiar with the challenges of working in complex and volatile environments, such as refugee camps.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Bangla is mandatory for this position. Additionally, oral proficiency in the Chittagonian or Rohingya dialect is considered a valuable asset, as it enhances communication with local communities and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The HR Assistant role requires frequent travel to field offices and camps within the Cox's Bazar area. The organization encourages applications from qualified local candidates, particularly women, to promote diversity in the workplace. Candidates are advised to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the official vacancy deadline. The position offers a salary based on NRC’s salary scale, along with various allowances, group insurance for staff and dependents, two festival bonuses, end-of-service benefits, maternity allowances, and different types of leave (annual, casual, maternity, paternity, etc.). Additionally, NRC provides psychosocial-support" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">psychosocial support to its employees.