What we are looking for
A HR professional with a strong background and experience as a senior HR Manager in a large country operation in international humanitarian/recovery context.
Strong people management skills and capacity development experience is required for this position.
Experience working and supporting partners is an added advantage.
Knowledge and understanding of the Ukraine context.
What you will do
To oversee, manage, develop and strengthen all HR and Admin functions to provide efficient and effective Human Resources and Administrative support to the NRC Ukraine Country Programme with special focus supporting management in the strategic development of the human resources structure and capacity and capacity development for existing national staff to oversee all aspects of the management of the Human Resource function in Ukraine.
Key responsibilities;
Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans to support nationalisation, career development and succession planning within NRC Ukraine. Provide support, guidance and advice to NRC Ukraine’s Senior Management and the broader management team on the strategic development of NRC Ukraine’s human resource structure, providing regular HR analysis and reports. Implement NRC’s HR systems and procedures ensuring adherence to employment standards, local labour law, HR policy and other NRC policies. Provide leadership, direction and guidance to the HR team both in the country office and to the HR coordinators in area offices to better support implementation through partners. Develop the capacity of existing human resource staff on all aspects of Human Resources with a particular focus on ensuring the function is not reliant on international staff. Support the Learning & Development coordinator in consolidated training and development plans across NRC Ukraine paying particular emphasis on ensuring that NRC culture and core humanitarian values are institutionalised. Maintain a healthy and empowering office environment that encourages open, honest and productive communication. Ensure that NRC Ukraine maintains effective, efficient staff records including a filing system that meets both NRC standards and Ukrainian legal requirements on document retention and transfer including contracts, leave, medical etc. Provide support and direction to the Staff Care Coordinator to manage staff benefits schemes like medical insurance, life and accident cover, access to MHPSS services etc. Provide leadership and guidance to the Admin team including support on staff visas, residence permits, accommodation and registration etc. In consultation with the CD and Head of Support, address staff grievances and disciplinary measures. Coordinate new HR initiatives from NRC Head Office and Regional Office.What you will bring
University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration and/or relevant discipline. Minimum 3 years of experience working as a senior HR Manager in an international humanitarian/recovery context. Experience working in complex contexts with knowledge of the context in Ukraine. Strong people management skills and capacity development experience. Experience working and supporting partners is preferred. Experience with a large country operation - experience of the management of digital HR systems supporting 300+ staff. Fluent in English, both written and verbal.Download the detailed job description here to learn more about the position.
What we offer
Duty station: Kyiv, Ukraine Contract: 12 months Travel: Up to 30%(domestic travel within Ukraine) Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC's grading structure. NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC
Important information about the application process
We invite applications from all qualified and interested internal candidates. Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace. When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education. Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV. Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignityLearn more about NRC
Learn more about NRC Ukraine The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to: • treat everyone with respect and dignity • contribute to building a safe environment for all • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH