Regional HR Adviser – Middle East Office

What we are looking for

A Strategic Adviser with international HR Generalist experience within the humanitarian sector. 

Must have worked in a senior HR position in at least two different country contexts. Solution oriented, great stakeholder management skills and thought leadership are some of the key qualities we are looking for.

What you will do

The purpose of the Regional HR Adviser is to support the country offices (COs) in the implementation  of global HR systems and initiatives in accordance with NRC policies and procedures and to support building sustainable capacity in HR structures and systems in Country Programmes.

The following is a brief description of the position:

• Providing strategic and technical guidance and support to the Country’s HR teams and senior management on HR policy reviews, processes, and systems including collaboration on all HR aspects.
• Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures – support and monitor compliance with the HR handbooks and NRC policies, and respective quality assurances.
• Contribute to the development of policies, strategies, tools, and new approaches, with a focus on innovation and piloting.
• Share best practices on operational HR issues with other regional counterparts in NRC, through regular fora for cooperation (operative issues). Ensure that best practices are identified, documented, and disseminated both within the region and beyond.
• Participate in strategy processes and advise on HR initiatives related to the regional strategy, Country programme specific strategies and take part in reference groups for new HR initiatives or thematic issues established by HR Global.
• Contribute to talent management initiatives and regional collaboration to increase Learning and Development capacity, workforce, and succession planning. Provide training and capacity development across Country Offices in the region and the Regional Office.
• Provide regular HR analysis and reports.
• Work collaboratively with the Global Recruitment Centre on recruitment and onboarding processes of international staff and senior national staff according to NRC’s procedures and standards. 

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. 

What you will bring

• A Bachelors/master’s degree within HR related field or at least 4 years of documented experience working as a senior HR professional in a humanitarian context.
• Demonstrated experience working as an international senior HR generalist in at least 2 different Country contexts.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts with an international humanitarian organisation. 
• Demonstrated capacity to establish rapport, gain commitment from stakeholders at all organizational levels, and exhibit strong collaborative skills for building relationships with colleagues at all levels. 
• Proven ability to persuade and inspire cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support and deliver HR strategies.
• Solution-oriented and creative problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of Arabic and/or French is an added advantage. 

What we offer

• Duty station: Amman, Jordan, Middle East and North Africa Regional Office.
• Contract: 12 months.
• Travel: Up to 40% within the region. 
• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s salary scales, with accompanying terms and conditions.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates.
• For internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity

Learn more about NRC