Human Resources Officer

POSITION:   Human Resources Officer 

OPEN TO:     All interested Ethiopian Nationals (Female candidates encouraged to apply)

OPENING DATE:  April 25, 2014

CLOSING DATE:  May 24, 2014

1.    Major Responsibilities:

  • Advise the POO Manager in ensuring adherence to the WVE HR manual and labor law of the land in making any personnel related decisions;
  • Ensure that compensation & benefits are in line with the organization standard, policy & labor law;
  • Coordinate staff recruitment and selection process in order to ensure a timely, organized and comprehensive procedure is used to hire staff;
  • Plan & facilitate trainings including coordinating effective orientation to newly hired staff & ensure staff is exposed to the organization policies and culture;
  • Facilitate performance appraisal of an employee on 45 days probation is reported by  immediate supervisors  five days ahead of the end of the probation period and in accordance with the WVE HR Manual and the labor law of the land;
  • Communicate WVE HR policies, procedures, and guidelines to new and existing staff as deem necessary so that the rights and responsibilities of staff become more clear and understandable;
  • Ensure that all staff information are properly filed, updated and confidentiality is maintained;
  • Handle leave management & update leave on time as per the leave guideline;
  • Ensure that all medical receipts presented by eligible staff are verify against the staff files and family list for reimbursement;
  • Conduct Reference checks and ensure that all relevant information (including original employment documents, annual leave forms, police checks, medical examination, declarations, organization policies, procedures and culture and work related guidelines, other recorded personnel actions etc); that are essential to make related decision at the HO are sent to HO P&C on time;
  • Establish HR data base for POO personnel and update accordingly;
  • Respond to staff inquiries regarding staff hiring, promotion, transfer, benefit/compensation e.t.c , in accordance with WVE personal manual and related policies;
  • Assist the POO Manager in ensuring that the CFP process is followed up effectively at all level, follow up submission and verification of the evaluation report on time, and compile & submit training needs identified by staff to H.O. P & C;
  • Advise & assist POO Managers &line managers in understanding & implementing WVE HR, Grievance, security & related policies;
  • Develop HR strategic plans with line managers/P &C in terms of skill and number levels in consideration with long term and immediate staff requirements at POO level

2. Qualifications Required: MA/MBA in Human Resources, Public Administration, or Business Administration is preferred though BA with equivalent experience will be considered.

3. Work Experience and Skill required       

  •  2  yrs in relevant field  
  • Computer skills
  • Demonstrated ability in supervision
  • Knowledge of labour relations
  • Good planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff

4. Additional requirements: Committed to WV’s vision, mission and core values

5. Place of Work: Shewa Program Operation Office, Addis Ababa

6. Salary: World Vision has an attractive salary and benefits scale

7. How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to fill the employment application form (you can get this form from http://docs.ethiojobs.net/Employment_Application_Form.docx) and submit in person to our office located in Gerji area, near Anbesa Garage within 10 days after the date of this announcement or email to Temesgen_GebeyehuG@wvi.org. Please indicate the position name on subject when email your application form.

Note: We do not receive CVs, application letters, credentials and supporting documents at this point.