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HR & Operations Specialist

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Kabul, Afghanistan
Full-time

The HR & Operations Specialist will report to the Deputy Chief of Party in the human resources and operational management of the project. S/he will be responsible for a wide range of human resource, operational, and administrative responsibilities for The Goldozi Project. S/he will work with Goldozi Project team to facilitate smooth operational functions of the project and develop and maintain relationships within the other FHI360 projects. The HR & Operations Specialist will support the project team in all activities related to human resources, project operations, administration, and facilities and asset management, according to FHI360/Goldozi’s policies and procedures as well as USAID requirements.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Human Resources:

  • Prepare job requisitions for the FHI360 HR management system (FHI360-workday) and post job vacancies on relevant websites.
  • Conduct initial longlisting of CVs, following the established criteria and submit to the DCOP
  • Conduct preliminary reviews and coordinate pre-employment processes, such as background and reference checks for new hires.
  • Schedule tests and interviews.
  • Prepare documentation and interview folders for interviews.
  • Participate in interview/selection panel as and when required.
  • Prepare offer letters/employment contracts.
  • Facilitate orientation process for new hires.
  • Track staff leave balances in accordance to project records and maintain an up-to-date leave tracker.
  • Maintain the staff contact list.
  • Review times sheets for Goldozi all staff, create the time sheet report, and check staff leave to ensure all are recorded based on the tracker.
  • Assist Finance Manager in payroll preparation and verification of timesheets at the end of each month.
  • Ensure all personnel files are up-to-date and compliant with HR policies and procedures.
  • Prepare personnel files for new hires and collect documents for opening and maintaining files.
  • Provide new staff with ID Cards, employee numbers, and coordinate new employee set up with operations and technical teams.
  • Manage the annual employee performance evaluation calendar and liaise with supervisors.
  • Maintain personnel files and update the records management of the HR department, both in hard copy and soft copy.
  • Coordinate with FHI Afghanistan HR management and maintain life and medical insurance policies.
  • Inform the Finance Manager of all new hires and separated staff.
  • Ensure exit clearance process has been completed for all separated staff, when applicable, and coordinate with FHI Afghanistan HR management

Operations:

  • Coordinate operational activities, under the direction of the DCOP, to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations of the organization and the donor.
  • Maintain operational management systems, processes, and best practices ensuring cost effectiveness and timely delivery and offering improvements as needed.
  • Purchase materials, monitor inventory, and oversee replacement of stock.
  • Ensure adherence to operational budget and reconcile inventory.
  • Assist in the arrangement of meetings, events, workshops, orientations, and trainings;
  • Organize filing and maintain records in accordance with Goldozi filing system;
  • Provide programmatic support to the Goldozi team, as requested by DCOP and COP.
  • Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by the DCOP and COP.

Formal education:

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Economic, or relevant field.

Professional experience:

  • Professional knowledge in HR and operational functions.
  • Minimum five years verifiable working experience in a similar position.
  • Fluency in English and local languages i.e. Pashto and Dari
Skills/Experience: 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and willingness to take the initiative to accept responsibilities
  • Reliable, honest, and target-oriented.
  • Experience with international development organizations and donor-funded development projects. USAID experience highly desirable.
  • Broad conceptual judgment, initiative, and the ability to deal with a wide range of issues; including confidential and sensitive data, which if disclosed, might have significant internal and/or external effect.
  • Strong understanding of how administrative, operations, financial management, and procurement relate with compliance.
  • Substantive experience in the use of computers and Microsoft Office programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team; proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Compensation/Benefits: 

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Organization Info

Fhi 360

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1974
About Us
Mission: 

To improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development.

Why Work For Us?: 

We Believe…

…the key to improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable people lies in generating, sharing, and applying knowledge.

…sustainability comes from improving the capacity of individuals and countries to address their needs.

…in partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and communities.

…in approaches that address human needs as a whole

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 4 2019
Active Until: 
Apr 4 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Fhi 360
industry: 
Nonprofit