About CRS: “Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partner’s people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.”
In Ethiopia, CRS has a long and rich history of providing emergency relief and development assistance to the people of Ethiopia since 1958. At present, CRS/Ethiopia implements multiple projects through different partner organizations. CRS/Ethiopia has a highly diverse portfolio currently focusing on community-based food and livelihood security through activities in agriculture, health, peacebuilding, WASH, emergency relief, and savings and lending. CRS is active in nearly all regions of Ethiopia: Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNPR), Somali, Benishangul Gumuz, Afar, and Dire Dawa Regions.
CRS strictly adheres to its Policy on Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults among its staff, consultants, volunteers, and affiliates. CRS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer: women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As part of the CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following position;
Position Title: Human Resource Officer
Duty Station: CRS/Mekelle Office
Employment Term: Definite term for One year
Reports To: Human Resource Manager
Required no: One (1)
Application Deadline: May 14, 2021
Job Summary:
You will help coordinate and support majorly the execution of the Tigray Region Emergency Response HR strategy and operational plans as well as CRS partner Organization in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will provide responsive, high quality service to address HR programs, services and operations need in all or some of the areas of recruitment, staff development, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, onboarding/orientation, policies, staff care, and employee administration.
Job Responsibilities:
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education & Experience
· Completion of 1st Degree or 2nd degree in social and natural science
· 2 years for 2nd degree and 4 years for 1st degree
· Experience with and knowledge of employment laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts, and practices. Good understanding of the local labor law.
· Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, HRIS.
· Supervisory experience would be a plus.
Personal Skills
· Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
· Strong customer service ethic and abilities
· Very good planning, coordinating, and organizing skills
· Able to maintain confidential information
· Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Required/Desired Foreign Language: English.
Local language. Tigrigna is advantageous
Travel Required (include percentage of required travel, if applicable) 25% travel required
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: TBD
Internal: Area Manager, HR Manager, PDP Manager, Senior HR Officer, HR Assistant and all CRS staff
External: CRS Partner Organization
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
· Trusting Relationships
· Professional Growth
· Partnership
· Accountability