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About Handicap International

HI has been supporting the Afghan people since 1987, starting its operations in Pakistan. Since 1996, HI has been operating across Afghanistan in order to launch victim assistance interventions, working at different levels of the society and adopting a cross-sectoral approach. While present on the ground to directly support victims of the conflict through the provision of a range of services – from physical rehabilitation, to mine risk education and inclusive livelihoods – HI has been continuously advocating to increase the rights of victims and other people with disabilities in the country. In particular, and in line with its global strategy and priorities, HI has been advocating to reduce the use of landmines and conventional weapons. Acknowledging the need to respond to the urgent emergency crises combined with longer term, chronic gaps in the provision of services, HI has steadily expanded its range of activities and services in order to support the most vulnerable people, enhancing their resilience while strengthening participation and inclusion of all individuals.

Job Description

S/he ensures/participates in the drafting of HR Development policies, processes & tools and s/he guarantee/ensure the correct implementation/application of HR policies/tools/processes in terms of HR development on the program.

S/he can represent the organization externally for different meetings.

The Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to: 

1. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION (FD)

• Guarantee the correct writing and/or updating, according to the HI rules of the FD of the program
• Guarantee that program employees have a FD that matches the HI standard and operational/departmental needs
• Guarantee optimal HR support for program managers in the writing and/or updating of their team's FDs
• Send the new FD to the HR Specialist - HR Administration for verification of compliance with the standards and the classification grid
• Participate in the FD weighing committee

2. RECRUITMENT

• Ensure and/or participate in the drafting/updating of policy and tools regarding recruitment on the program
• Guarantee the correct application and communication of the policy and tools regarding recruitment on the program
• Guarantee optimal HR support for managers of the managers in the different steps of the recruitment process
• Guarantee that each employee has an evaluation at the end of the trial period (this period still being a step of the recruitment process)
• Guarantee the establishment of salary level of the candidate for the job in compliance with the current pay policy and communicates an employment offer to the candidate.
• Validate salary proposals for new recruitments
• Represent the organization externally in order to reach out to future team members, and to this end ensures some employer visibility via the communication channels used.

3. BRIEFING & INDUCTION

• Ensure and/or participate in the drafting/updating of policy and tools regarding staff briefing and induction on the program
• Guarantee the correct application and communication of the rules and tools regarding staff briefing and induction on the program
• Participate/coordinate staff briefings and/or inductions if necessary

4. STAFF EVALUATION

• Ensure and/or participate in the drafting/updating of policy and tools regarding staff evaluation on the program
• Guarantee the correct application and communication of the policy and tools regarding staff evaluation on the program
• Coordinate the launch and monitoring of the yearly evaluation campaign (communication, briefing, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with the timetable for annual staff evaluations
• Guarantee that each employee has an evaluation (annual and/or end of contract)

5. TRAINING & SKILLS-DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS

• Ensure and/or participate in the drafting/updating of policy and tools regarding training on the program
• Guarantee the correct application and communication of the policy and tools regarding training on the program
• Contribute to the identification of skills-development needs and training in conjunction with the STRATOP.
• Guarantee, based on evaluations, the identification and prioritization of training needs on the program
• Ensure the creation/updating of training plans for each aera
• Ensure the compilation of all zone training plans and create the program training plan for correction and validation
• Guarantee and monitor with HRS the identification of training organizations at the local level and in relation to recurring training needs
• Ensure a link with external service providers: educational content, buying the training, negotiation and external representation
• Create and/or regularly update the training catalog (local and national training, online training, HI training, etc.)
• Guarantee good communication of the training catalog within the program
• Guarantee/participate/coordinate the preparation, organization and facilitation of training on the program
• Identify and implement other actions/options in terms of skills development in the program (mentoring, coaching, mobility, etc.)

6. INTERNSHIP

• Ensure and/or participate in the drafting/updating of policy and tools regarding internship on the program
• Guarantee the correct application and communication of the rules and tools regarding internship on the program
• Ensure that general budgets include a specific budget for interns
• Define for each year the number of trainees to integrate for each base
• Ensure the proper integration of trainees and the smooth running of the internship

7. MOBILITY & CAREER MANAGEMENT

• Ensure and/or participate in the drafting/updating of policy and tools regarding mobility & career management on the program
• Guarantee the correct application and communication of the policy and tools regarding mobility & career management on the program

8. ROSTER & EMERGENCY POOL

• Ensure and/or participate in the drafting/updating of policy and tools regarding roster on the program
• Ensure the correct application and communication of the policy and tools regarding roster on the program
• Coordinate the work of identifying the needs of the roster (in quantity & quality)
• Ensure regular updating of the roster
• Participate in the emergency launch meeting in order to identify HR needs and the human resources available to respond to the emergency

9. HR AUDIT, REPORTING & MONITORING

• Carry out HR audits during field visits and write field visit reports
• Identify areas for attention and possible improvement
• Ensure a debriefing after each field visit
• Ensure the drafting of the monthly HR report for the HR Development section
• Participate in the drafting of the annual HR report
• Ensure the development/update and communication of the HR kit for the HR Developement part

10. HR TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Participate in writing/updating job description and objectives for the program's HR team
• Participate in completing HRS evaluations
• Participate and/or lead HR meetings
• Participate in the development and/or updating of personal development plans for all HR staff in the program
• Identify training needs within the program's HR team and organize/facilitate training (individual and/or collective)
• Ensure adequate support according to requests
• Plan and organize field visits and write a visit report after each visit

11. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

• Contribute to the program's emergency preparedness actions and, during an emergency response, adapts his/her working practices to help facilitate an effective humanitarian response by HI

12. OTHERS

• Fully or partially provide backup for a member of the HR team (HRS, HPCCM, HR Specialist, etc.)

Skills Required

• having experience in the mentioned field

Submission Guideline:

Application Process:

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link into their web browser https://airtable.com/appDsrdHDk84GH4vb/shroxBvkoweBOzkXT to submit their details and upload their required documents prior to the deadline.

Important notes:

• Please note that only the applications received through the online platform will be considered for this position.
• It is important to note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Therefore, timely submission is crucial.
• After the review process, please be aware that only candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process. If you do not hear from us within one week from the closing date , please consider that your application has not been shortlisted for further process.

- HI has got strong stand on protection of beneficiaries.

"The Role Holder will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct"

HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies (PSEAH, Child Protection etc). HI has a zero tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal
record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

Individuals with disabilities and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly value the unique perspectives and contributions that you can bring to our team.

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