Human Resources Officer

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. The IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. The IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services. The IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The IFRC also has country cluster delegation and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat. With respect to Human Resources, this is implemented by the Regional HR Unit. The Human Resource officer is part of the HR Unit and reports to the Regional HR Manager.

Job Purpose

The Human Resources officer is responsible for providing specific administrative and technical human resource support to IFRC staff in MENA , especially in Emergency Operations in accordance with the overall Federation Global HR approach.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. International staff Human Resources Management

• Support the effective management of international staff in cooperation with the heads of countries, clusters and Operation Coordinators.
• Ensuring that response personnel are deployed as quickly as possible and rules, regulations, procedures, and processes for this staff category are clearly outlined and are in line with legal requirements.

2. Recruitment, Selection & Placement of all national staff

• lead recruitment, selection, and placement process of staff (job advertisement, interviews and assessment, reference check, selection, job offer) for nationally recruited staff for IFRC and Partnering National Societies.
• adhere to the Federation's principles and processes, liaise with Partnering National Societies for contracting and funding of sponsored candidates as appropriate.
• Brief staff for start of employment.

3. Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Maintain the HR systems (online) and processes, ensuring they operate economically, efficiently and effectively in support of the business objectives and ensure alignment with International Federation guidelines and policies and compliance with procedures, systems, and processes.
• Maintain the monthly payroll and the NSSF contributions

4. Training and Learning

• Promote and stimulate the use of the IFRC Learning platform among staff.
• Contribute to the development of new e-learning activities in the IFRC.

5. HR Administration

• Facilitate end of contract of employment /requests for extension and appraisals.
• Facilitate delegates' end of mission.
• Contribute to the improvement of briefing and debriefing arrangements.
• Execute Time Management of international staff.
• Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely human resources reports.

6. Others

• Perform additional HR task on request of the line manager.
• Support the HR Regional manager in any other activities
• Follow the Lebanese labour law in all processes and procedures

Duties applicable to all staff

• Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
• Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Education

• Relevant University Degree – required.
• Masters Degree in Human Resources Management – preferred

Experience

• 3-5 years Human Resources Management – required.
• 3 years experience in workforce planning, training and developing plans, rewarding systems and labour relations – required
• 3 years working for a humanitarian aid organization in developing country – preferred
• Experience in the RC/RC – preferred
• Familiarity with current standards and guidelines for humanitarian emergency response – preferred

Knowledge, skills and languages

• Excellent communication skills – required
• Good analytical skills and solution focused person – required
• Ability to work well in a multicultural team– required
• Excellent stress management skills– required
• High confidentiality – required
• Good knowledge of HR Information Systems – preferred
• Self supporting in computers (windows, spreadsheets, word-processing, email, etc – required

Languages

• Fluently spoken and written English and Arabic – required
• Good command of French – preferred

Competencies and values

• Communication
• Collaboration and Team work
• Creativity and Innovation
• Building Trust