Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 14 Nov 2017
Salary: Competitive
Job Grade:** Global, C2
Job Family: Human Resources
Contract type: Fixed term, for 12 months
Reporting to: Business Support Manager
Locations: International, Jigjiga, Somali region
Oxfam Purpose
To work with Oxfam and Partners’ staff to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering.
Job Purpose
- To support Humanitarian Response in Ethiopia by designing and implementing
the full range of human resource strategies necessary to support effective people management,
- Ensuring that systems/ procedures are adhered to, maintaining HR control, and minimizing any
associated risks within the context of the humanitarian and development phases.
Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- 5-8 years’ relevant experience, professional qualification in Human Resource Management or
substantial HR experience including operations and strategic human resource management.
University Degree in Management and related field
Excellent understanding of local labour laws and other relevant policies and procedures /
proclamation (s) and demonstrated experience of its fair application
- ·Successful track record of consistent personal achievement at both an operational and
strategic level.
- Be able to provide leadership and direction in all HR issues in alignment with the country
programme vision.
Stature and personal credibility to work as a senior member of the Ethiopia Humanitarian Programme Team ·
Ability to achieve results by influence and persuasion. ·
Display considerable initiative and independence, with the ability to take the lead and shoulder considerable responsibility without recourse to additional HR support ·
Highly flexible in style with the ability to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to complex HR problems. ·
Ability to forge effective working relationships at all levels. ·
Drive and determination to ensure that the HR perspective is considered at all levels ·
Understanding of the complexities of working in a multicultural and sometimes insecure environment.
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
Willingness to travel at short notice and support field offices (30-40% of the time in field offices may be required)
Desirable
- Specific experience in organisational Development and change management desirable.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted through our online system. For further information about the role and to apply please go to:
https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/6870/description
All applications must be submitted in English and include an English CV.