The Opportunity – HR Coordinator (For Nationals Only)
Post location: Gaza
Contract Duration and Level of Effort: 1 year with possible extension.
***Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged.***
***This role will be contingent upon securing available funds, and we might use this vacancy to fill more than one post.***
ROLE PURPOSE:
The HR Coordinator, with the support of the HR & Admin Director, is responsible for managing human resources services and functions to a high quality in both a development and humanitarian response context in Gaza Field Office (GFO).
The post holder will be accountable for the provision of effective HR services in the GFO. The post holder is expected to implement HR policies and practices consistent with SCI global policies and procedures and compliant with local labour regulations; to manage personnel recruitment, compensation and benefit packages; deliver and promote learning and development plans and look after staff wellbeing and ways to support staff. Champion of a culture of pride by leading adherence to and implementation of Save the Children Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, Sexual Harassment and PSEA.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the post holder is expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Director for HR and Admin
Staff reporting to this post: 1 HR Officer and 2 Assistants
Budget Responsibilities: None
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Key area 1: Human Resource Management
- Focal person in GFO for the Sexual Harassment and Bullying policy, conduct trainings for staff, partners and donors, and ensure compliance and staff awareness towards this policy.
- Provide effective advice and support to staff and line managers on personnel issues, grievances, or staff conflict, conduct debriefing and exit interviews for leaving staff and ensure issues affecting staff retention are addressed.
- Support managers through Save the Children performance management system; Develop to Perform (D2P) process including guidance in setting performance objectives, employee development plans and communications, assist managers in assessing employee performance and addressing deficiencies. This will include embedding the process in the overall on boarding process.
- Monitor staff morale and well-being and support the implementation of the staff wellbeing plan, promote regular communication and coordination with all staff, and ensure adequate support mechanisms are in place.
- Actively promote Save the Children policies and practices with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
- Participate in the partner assessment and capacity building exercise.
Key Area 2: Recruitment/resourcing and Onboarding:
- Support in the development and deliver an HR strategy, ensuring SCI has the right team with the right competencies in place, ensuring succession planning and planning retention strategies.
- Support in ensuring effective recruitment, retention and succession of staff processes according to SCI recruitment policy and procedure.
- Manage the GFO recruitment process and system
- Assist in the workforce planning by working closely with department heads
- Ensure all newly hired staff undergo induction and on boarding process using SCI Onboarding system (Passport to Success).
Key Area 3: Capacity Building, Staff Development and Well-being:
- Support the yearly L&D plan for the country office in alignment with the CO strategy and monitor its progress
- Help identify training opportunities for staff and department heads to develop high quality teams and ensuring adequate budgets. Work closely with department heads to ensure linkage to the development needs as part of the D2P process.
Key Area 4: Compensation and Benefits:
- Ensure accurate and timely endorsement of GFO new hires for payroll with complete documentation
- Support in the design and implementation of equitable compensation system relevant for both development and emergencies.
- Ensure full compliance with SC global reward policies and philosophies.
- Administer and monitor all GFO staff benefits enrolments, changes and terminations. Ensure all personnel issues are done from employment, staff entitlements, leave tracking, orientation, probation, resignation, release letters, termination, staff exit process, recommendations, and follow up on any other personnel related paper work.
Key Area 5: Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development:
- Ensure appropriate staffing and competencies within HR function in the GFO.
- Ensure HR staff understand and are able to perform their roles in emergency/non-emergency contexts.
- Manage the performance of HR staff through:
- Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measurable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;
- Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;
- Documentation of performance that is at standard and above and less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/work plans
In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Human Resources/ Business Management/ Administration or any related field or equivalent years of proofed experience in field.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential:
- 4+ years of experience in HRM in Gaza
- Previous experience working in international organization/company.
- Knowledge of salary and benefit structures, with previous experience in salary reviews and benefit structures.
- Demonstrated experience in examining and developing personnel, operations and procedures manuals, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Israeli and Palestinian Labor laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated capacity in staff Onboarding and in developing and conducting employee orientation sessions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization independently, and foster a cooperative work environment.
- Ability to supervise and train employees.
- Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Fluent in both Arabic and English, written and spoken.
- Ability to work in a team/independently.
Desirable:
- A professional HR Certification.
- Master’s degree in Human Resource management or related field.
- Experience working in a humanitarian or emergency response context.
- Demonstrated capacity in conflict resolution and grievance resolution
- Understanding and knowledge of SC’s global Quality Learning Framework, focusing on literacy, numeracy and wellbeing of children
- Valid driving licence.
- Familiarity with HR research/survey practices and development.
- Knowledge of computerized information systems used in human resources applications.
Knowledge of different donor’s rules and regulations.
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector**. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions.**
Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Organisation
Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
How to apply
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at Human Resources Coordinator.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.