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About Save the Children

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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI - Afghanistan

 Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers

Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE: 

As part of the Recruitment Team, the Human Resources Officer will support field HR on key functions of HR including recruitment, review of recruitment documents, background checks, vetting and conduct regular field visits to ensure compliance with all policies and build the field HR capacity on SCI systems, policies and procedures.

In addition, the HR Officer will spend 50% of her time providing support to BHA project on recruitments, follow up and reporting. She will also represent the HR and provide updates on recruitment and HR matters in weekly and monthly BHA Meetings. 

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: HR Manager-Talent Acquisition 

Role Dimensions: Field HR, Head of Office, CO HR Team, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, Programme Operations

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Recruitment, Compliance and Review (40%)

• Process end to end recruitment in the CO and field offices including creating requisition, longlisting and shortlisting, organizing assessments and interviews and sitting on the panel. 
• Conduct background check, reference check and vetting check for all new candidates. 
• Process new candidates offer and contracts and onboarding. 
• Support field offices by reviewing recruitment files of field staff and volunteers in the light of the HR policy and provide them feedback. 
• Conduct meetings with field offices and provide them feedback for improvement and revision after close coordination with HR Talent Acquisition Manager and HR Director. 
• Ensure that the recruitment cycle is followed properly with zero interference and correct documentation according to SCI policies and standards. 
• Provide advice and assistance to Hiring Managers on appropriate recruitment processes, interview plans and the organisation of mixed-gender interview panels. 
• Organise test processes and/or chair interview panels.
• Ensure that field offices share correct and complete documents of recruitment for review and approvals. 

Vetting Check (10%)

• Support vetting requests for Afghanistan CO when the volume of work increases. 
• Receive all vetting requests and clear them through Automated Screening Manager (ASM) and Power BI.
• Ensure vetting tracker is updated along with one drive data.
• Ensure all request for vetting are cleared within 24 hours for emergency projects.
• Ensure all vetting documents are properly stored in all field offices and provided for future audits and reviews.

BHA Project (20%)

• Provide support to BHA Project on recruitments, review and approvals of recruitment related documents including offers, contracts and documentation. 
• Follow up with field offices on any pending recruitments and provide support on recruitments to ensure timely and effective onboarding. 
• Keep a list of all BHA staff and provide report to BHA Deputy and Chief of Party in case of any reporting. 
• Ensure to input HR staffing plan for BHA in monthly update calls and present HR matters in BHA Meetings. 
• Visit field offices and ensure all HR documents and processes are in compliance with SCI Policies and BHA donor requirements. 

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

Skills Required

• Communication Skills
• Management
• Fluency in English, Pashto/Dari

Submission Guideline:

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.

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It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.

Save the Children International provides an equal employment opportunity and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse

“Save the Children strongly encourages applications from women. Minimum country requirements for potential female applicants will be followed.”

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