Human Resources Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
Solidarités International (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association that has been operational for over 40 years. The organization focuses on providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters, addressing their basic needs for food, water, and shelter. SI is particularly dedicated to combating diseases linked to unsafe water, which is a leading cause of death globally. The organization operates in 26 countries and employs around 3,200 individuals, including expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and volunteers. SI's interventions are characterized by professionalism and a commitment to respecting cultural norms.

Job Overview:
The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for leading the HR function within the mission, ensuring effective workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, staff development, employee relations, and compliance with HR policies. This role is crucial for supporting the organizational objectives by providing strategic HR leadership, managing the coordination HR team, and offering technical support to field HR teams. The position is vital in addressing the diverse HR needs across different field offices in Syria, particularly during a transitional period where the organizational structure is being redefined. The coordinator will also play a key role in adapting to the evolving mission requirements and ensuring that the HR strategies align with the overall goals of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Human Resources Coordinator will undertake a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: analyzing the socio-economic context to identify relevant administrative partners for HR, tracking changes in the cost of living and labor market, studying the social and cultural dynamics of the country, overseeing the recruitment and onboarding processes for expatriates and nationals, managing performance evaluations, ensuring compliance with labor regulations and HR policies, maintaining HR documentation and organizational structures, leading and developing the HR team, coordinating HR activities, ensuring timely HR reporting and compliance monitoring, maintaining relationships with relevant authorities and stakeholders, and contributing to mission planning and donor reporting.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or Organizational Psychology. Additionally, a minimum of 5 years of experience in the humanitarian sector and at least 5 years in a similar HR position is required. The role demands proven technical experience in recruitment and performance management, as well as human resources information management and learning and development management skills. Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, adaptability, and leadership skills are also essential.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of human resources management within the humanitarian context, as well as for effectively leading HR initiatives that align with the organization's mission and objectives.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in the humanitarian sector, with at least 5 years in a similar HR role. This level of experience is necessary to navigate the challenges of managing HR functions in a complex and evolving operational environment, particularly in a country like Syria where the humanitarian needs are significant and diverse.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication with both local staff and international stakeholders, ensuring that HR policies and practices are understood and implemented across the organization.

Additional Notes:
The position is a salaried role with a monthly gross salary of 2,590 USD, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package. It is important to note that the proposed salary is subject to taxation and social security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security deductions in accordance with Syrian local laws. The contract is fixed-term and may be subject to renewal based on organizational needs, funding availability, and satisfactory performance. The desired start date for this position is as soon as possible, and candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter, as applications consisting solely of a CV will not be considered.