Human Resource Manager | - 2015

JOB ADVERT: Human Resource Manager

LOCATION: Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan

DURATION: 8 months, with possible renewal of the contract

Dorcas is a Christian relief and development organization which operates from the Netherlands through different field offices within Eastern Europe and Africa.

Dorcas is committed to fulfill the command of Jesus Christ to care for and empower the poor and oppressed. Dorcas accomplishes this by promoting self-reliance through Development, the provision of social care and assisting in emergency situations.

Dorcas is looking for an English-speaking, preferably South Sudanese, for the position of Human Resources Manager to be based in Wau (Western Bahr el Ghazal). In this position the employee will be responsible for HR related issues. The HR Manager is accountable to the Country Director.

****Key roles and responsibilities****

Management of Human Resources
Development and regular review of HR policies;
Ensure implementation of HR policies;
Coordinate recruitment of national and international staff;
Maintain staff records and keep staff data updated;
Initiate team building activities and contribute to good team atmosphere;
Coordinate orientation of new staff;
Advice Country Director on staff issues.
Capacity development of staff and partner organizations
Initiate and coordinate staff and partner assessments and development activities;
Manage implementation of capacity development activities in line with plan;
Plan spending according to budget, coordinate with finance and line manager timely in case of deviations.
Communication
Coordination of HR issues with Head Quarter in the Netherlands;
Ensure timely reporting to line manager as requested;
Develop and maintain open communication with team members and line manager.
Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualification

Qualification in Human Resource Management, Administration or equivalent;
At least 2 years post-qualification professional experience at management level, ideally within an (I)NGO;
Proven operational HR experience;
Excellent knowledge of South Sudanese labour law;
Excellent skills in handling and advising on complex people management issues;
Experience of and skills in recruitment of national and international staff;

****Required Skills****

Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written. Working knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage;
Reflect the vision and values of Dorcas with staff and external contacts;
Team-player with good interpersonal skills;
Good planning and organizational skills;
High understanding of the importance of confidentiality;
Able to set priorities and work with deadlines;
In sympathy with Christian values.

****What we offer****

Working environment with scope for professional and personal development;
Being part of a dedicated, motivated and intercultural team;
A salary according to scale 8/9, which ranges from 2,703 SSP to 4,165 SSP, depending on the qualification and experience of the candidate. No additional benefits apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your application (including CV and contact details of 3 referees) at Dorcas office (Sikka Haddid, Wau) or send your application to

office@south-sudan.dorcas.org

. Please indicate clearly the fact that you are applying for the abovementioned position by mentioning the position in the subject and in your covering letter.

****Closing date: 6 April 2015.****

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Note that due to the urgency of fulfilling the position, candidates may be selected and approached prior to the deadline.