Generic responsibilities

Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area level.  Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements.  Prepare and submit reports and analysis.   Ensure proper filing of all support documents.  Ensure adherence to NRC policies and the national labor law in all processes and procedures.  Advice in personnel conflicts/processes when relevant.  Coordinate staff recruitment and exits, introductions, trainings, staff benefits schemes etc.  Coordinate with relevant partners, suppliers, authorities, lawyers etc.  Ensure accuracy of staff salaries  Ensure that staff records in all offices in the area are up to date and filed appropriately. 

Specific responsibilities

Human Resources:

Conduct transparent, fair, and open recruitments at South Area level for all grades according to NRC procedures. Review job descriptions in collaboration with recruiting managers to ensure that all the essential job functions and position required are well captured. Post new job vacancies in NRC People and other national job advertising websites like ACBAR. Ensure the widest circulation of NRC job advertisements among other NGOs and organizations to find potential candidates. Review the list of applicants in NRC People and prepare a longlist for the hiring manager to shortlist Review the shortlist to ensure that candidates selected meet the essential criteria Invite candidates for written tests and oral interviews Assign staffs to supervise the written tests and review the written test papers marked by the hiring managers to assure accuracy. Ensure that recruitment panels sign the Recruitment Certificate of Non-disclosure and Personal Interest Conduct reference checks for job candidates Proper record keeping of recruitment files Interpreting, assisting and advising employees and managers regarding HR polices e.g. leave management and benefit administration. Focal point person for the grievance, complaints and code of conduct handling. Maintain trackers and records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and attendance and absenteeism rates for South. Responsible for the confidential filing and archiving of all personnel files. Periodically checks files to ensure all missing documents are provided, securely keep in both hard and soft copy in line with NRC filling key. Takes keen interest in securing proof of life forms from all staff for secure storage as per NRC guidelines.  Transparently manage the HRMIS/Agresso HR Database. Input employee details, allocate resource numbers and continuously update to ensure the staff establishment is accurate for payroll and reporting purposes for South region and report it to AM and CO HR on regular basis.    Preparation of relevant HR documentation e.g. contracts, end of probation/confirmation letters, monthly reports, certificates, letters, and prepare new staff packs  Ensuring the exit/employee separation checklist is fully completed in accordance with NRC SOPs. Notices are timely served, NRC and employee obligations fulfilled, exit interviews documented, clearance and handover documented and final payments done.  Any other duties assigned. 

Administration: 

Carry out Admin-related operational/control tasks including correspondence to Government and other agencies as required. Proper management of NRC guest houses in the field and accommodation arrangements for staff. Finalizing lunch menu and monthly price for lunch in consultation with all staff and ensure that all staff have paid their monthly payments. Prepare recurring reports as scheduled and special reports to provincial Directorate of line Ministries as required. Ensure timely provision of office space, desk and accommodation for incoming staff. Take charge of assets such as office furniture, fitting, building and equipment.

Generic professional competencies: 

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Organization Development, Organization psychology or related field.  A minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions in INGOs. Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, or employee relations is an advantage.  Ability and willingness to travel throughout Afghanistan. Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.  Fluency in English, both written and verbal  Knowledge of the local languages Dari, Pashto  Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with staff in course of work. Medium proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer. Able to deliver effective results, meet tight deadlines and targets. Good judgment and decision-making skills. Experience with start-up, exit or similar.

Behavioral competencies

Managing resources to optimize results Managing performance and development Analyzing Handling insecure environments Empowering and building trust

We Offer

     Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.     Smart Phone with Top up Credit card with internet package on monthly basis.     NRC will cover staff plus four (4) depended for medical insurance.     One time Eid Bonus per year     Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labor Law. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

At NORCAP, we work to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.

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