HR Manager

• An introductory overview of Baghdad Women Association

(In 2004, a coalition of eleven distinguished Iraqi women, hailing from diverse elite backgrounds encompassing varied ethnicities, religions, and professional expertise, convened in Baghdad with a shared vision. Their collective purpose was to establish Baghdad Women Association (BWA) — an Association dedicated to serving the needs of women and girls, providing essential support to address the profound challenges faced by Iraqi women.

The formation of BWA was a response to the extensive suffering experienced by Iraqi women, transcending all facets of their lives — be it within the family unit, community dynamics, or political spheres. This adversity manifested from early stages of development, impacting women from their embryonic roles through subsequent life stages. Beyond contending with economic hardship, deprivation, and substandard living conditions during the lean years of the economic blockade imposed on Iraq and the prolonged international wars, Iraqi women grappled with profound personal losses. Fathers, brothers, and sons were lost during the protracted conflicts, further compounded by shifts in ruling systems and subsequent bitterness arising from arbitrary practices against Iraqi women as citizens and individuals. The ramifications were deeply felt on psychological, emotional, physical, and economic fronts.

In response to these pressing challenges, BWA was founded as a beacon of support and empowerment, seeking to address the holistic well-being of Iraqi women and girls. The organization has since evolved with a steadfast commitment to combatting violence, advocating for women’s rights, and fostering positive change in the lives of those it serves.)

• General Description: (The Human Resources Manager enhances the Association’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations, HR policies, programs, and practices. Enforces management directives by preparing, updating, and recommending HR policies and procedures.)

• Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that are aligned with the association’s overall strategy.

1. Bridge the gap between management and employees by handling requests, grievances, or other issues.
2. Manage the recruitment and selection process.
3. Support current and future business needs through development, engagement, motivation, and retention of human capital.
4. Nurture a positive work environment.
5. Oversee the management of the employee performance appraisal system.
6. Maintain the wage plan and benefits and compensation program.
7. Ensure the legal compliance of HR in the association.
8. Oversee the day-to-day management of the recruitment process, including reviewing job descriptions, advertising on the website, updating the organization’s talent pool, screening and selecting resumes, attending interviews, and selecting candidates.
9. Draft employment contracts and continuously improve them, while managing the timely distribution of these documents.
10. Ensure that all employee ID cards, certificates, and relevant employee documents are received on or before the first day of work

• Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in HR management.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, employment law and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in English language (required)

(- Interested candidates can send their updated CV and cover letter to the email: info@bwa-iraq.org

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