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About Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA)

SCA Background

The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) has been working in Afghanistan since 1982, presently managing development Programs concerning Health, Education, Rural Livelihoods and Community Governance, with a total annual budget of roughly USD 40 million. The total number of staff is slightly over 7,386.During the last 10 years SCA has undertaken a change process moving from a primarily humanitarian service delivery approach towards more of a developmental role, putting increasing emphasis on capacity development, rights-based programming, and outcome orientation. The mission of SCA is to empower individuals, communities, and local organizations, primarily in rural areas and with particular focus on women, girls, boys and vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, so that they may participate fully in society and influence their own development. SCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment based on their skills, abilities, and experience without regard to age (18-65 years), ethnicity, religion, marital status, gender, or physical disability.

Job Description

Scope of work:

The Human Resources Officer main activity is to manage effectively all day-to-day HR relevant activities of WRMO according to SCA policies, procedures and requirements and to contribute to accountability and transparency of recruitments, hiring, firing and proper filing and record keeping. The HR Officer is reporting to the HR Senior Officer WRMO and the HR officer will be focal point for the RD HR related tasks.

Main Responsibilities:

• Downloading/Receiving and longlisting CVs for vacant positions
• Screening all Applications and contributing to its shortlisting/recruitment process along with coordination of Employment Committee.
• Scheduling/Invitation for written test and/or interviews for all type of employment categories at RMO level.
• Informing the Security and Admin unit WRMO in advance and providing the list of candidates who will be called for written test and interview
• Assist staff in their day to day leave process and closely follow up their leave plan and record.
• Generate/prepare staff time sheet on monthly basis.
• Assisting in maintaining, updating, personnel files and other related records, maintaining all HR forms and getting these accurately filled-out by the new employees
• Updating HR database based on need
• Assisting in preparation of monthly and quarterly HR relevant reports  
• monthly maintain of staff attendance sheet 
• Assist HR Senior Officer with uploading soft copies of documents on server and back-up bank on a Weekly basis.
• Assist HR Senior Officer in a proper onboarding of new arrival with complete induction procedures and ensuring exit formalities have taken place upon staff leaving.
• Assist the HR Senior Officer in day to day tracking system e.g. renewal of staff contracts, probation period evaluation/confirmation … etc
• Assist the HR Senior Officer in performance reviews, and disciplinary actions in compliance with SCA rules and regulations.
• Give priority to the Rural Development HR related tasks.
• Provide administrative support, when required to the HR Senior Officer, by undertaking additional tasks and responsibilities as requested.

Skills Required

• Strong Communication skills
• interpersonal skills
• computer skills
• Fluency in English, Pashto/Dari
• Technical skills in HR management
• Comprehensive knowledge of Afghanistan labour law
• Excellent Supervisory, team worker, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Honest, proactive and well mannered

Submission Guideline:

• Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience.
• To apply online please send your application / CV and cover letter vial following link: https://scahris.odoo.com/jobs/announcements/detail/hr-officer-278, clearly write the vacancy number and job title in the subject line. Otherwise, your application will not be considered.
• Academic certificates or references need not to be submitted at this time. These will be requested at the time of interview.
• Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and interview.
• Application and CV receive after closing date of vacancy announcement will not be considered

Females are highly encouraged to apply.

SCA is committed to ethical standards, a safe and inclusive work environment.  Our work is based on our values: Responsiveness, Equality, Impartiality, Social Justice, and Integrity.

Background and reference checks are part of the recruitment process and will be conducted for the successful candidate.

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