Back HR and Admin Officer

THE ROLE:**

The HR and Admin Officer is responsible for providing HR and Admin support and ensuring the accomplishment of departmental goals in the organisation.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE

• Must have at least 1 year working experience preferably with an NGO or should have attained a Higher National Diploma in Human Resources or Business Administration

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Excellent Computer Skills in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Excellent Secretarial/Organizational Skills including file management.
• Good writing and verbal skills.
• Experience of undertaking simple research/investigation tasks requiring the use of personal initiative.
• Experience of organising and coordinating events.
• Experience in human resource management.
• Sound knowledge of Sierra Leone local labour laws.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Strong report writing & communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines
• Ability and willingness to work late when required meeting deadlines
• Ability to work on his or her own initiative
• Strong team skills.
• Flexible attitude and good social skills

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months

Closing Date: 20th April, 2021

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

 Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided by Careers.sl.

 Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

 Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and include your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY