Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 13 Jul 2015
Do you have experience with humanitarian HR and expat management? And are you ready to pursue an exciting opportunity to join a progressive organization in one of the world’s most complex humanitarian and emergency operations? Then you may be our new colleague.
About us
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency and has in conjunction with our specialist unit, Danish Demining Group (DDG), been operating in South Sudan since 2005; initially concentrating on providing safe and supportive conditions for refugees returning from neighboring countries after the Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed. We are currently actively engaged in providing humanitarian services to both internally displaced persons and also refugees from Sudan, through 450 national staff, 60 expatriate staff and an annual budget of USD 15 million. Our main office is in Juba with 6 field offices in Ajuong Thok, Aweil, Bentiu, Maban, Malakal and Melut.
About the job
Your overall responsibility is to ensure that all departments are resourced with personnel, and minimizing any gaps between incoming and outgoing expatriate staff. The Human Resources Manager is a part of the Human Resources and Administration team which consists of 3 expat and 4 national staff. You report to the Head of Human Resources, for the management of Expatriate Staffing activities. These activities also include:
Manage all expat staff recruitment and selection and ensure job adverts are prepared and posted on the website in line with DRC DDG rules and regulations
Support expatriate staff career development in line with DRC HR strategic approach to Talent Management.
Track and manage expat staff performance appraisals and related trainings in liaison with Head of Human Resources.
Ensure correct and consistent application and implementation of the Expatriate Staff Handbook and Rest and Relaxation (R&R) policy in South Sudan.
Ensure that all incoming and outgoing DRC DDG Expatriate Staff (including Consultants and Interns) are well briefed and debriefed in the field on the organisation and current status in the operation by all relevant departments.
Management of DRC DDG expatriate staff human resources administrative issues such as contract extensions, updating staff data base and ensure data security within the HRM Easy system which will be implemented starting July., leave management, interpretation of conditions of service etc.
Contribute to continuous review and implementation of DRC DDG South Sudan HR Strategy with special focus on issues such as workforce planning, transitioning and transfer of skills to local staff and other human resources best practices.
About You
To be successful in this role you must have:
Required qualifications and experience
Relevant university degree in human resources or related social science or equivalent qualifications in business administration.
A minimum of 3 years of proven international experience in human resources management; especially in international/expat recruitment, workforce planning rewarding systems and labour relations
An ability to live in a multicultural setting
Diplomacy and assertiveness; the ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect.
Desirable qualifications and experience
Working with human resources management systems
Insight in different capacity building methods, leadership training and Talent Management as an HR ideology
Familiarity with current international human resources standards and guidelines
Experience working for DRC DDG and in South Sudan
Your personal qualities
You have a the natural ability to collaborate, motivate and guide colleagues and staff - working in complex and unpredictable environments and your personal stamina is proven when under pressure. You are known to be inclusive, approachable on the other hand is not afraid to constructively advice and perhaps challenge management and structures according to good HR practices and stand by these HR standards.
We offer
DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract from September 1st, 2015 up to 31st August, 2016, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level A13. In addition, we offer 5 days of remunerated R&R (Rest & Recovery) leave every 8 weeks for Juba based staff and every 6 weeks for field based staff.
Need further information?
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.
How to apply:
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button here
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English. CV only applications will not be considered. Applications sent to DRC staff will not be considered.
Applications close on July 13th, 2015. If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk