About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Mercy Corps has been operating in Ethiopia since 2004, working in rural, peri-urban and urban areas in five regional states – Somali, Oromia, Afar, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples, Amhara – and the capital city of Addis Ababa. We engage in both development and humanitarian work, and seek to integrate approaches, programs and geographies as much as possible. Our partners include government, academic institutions, development and private sector actors, civil societies and communities. Mercy Corps Ethiopia invites motivated and qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant position.
Position Title: HR Assistant
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Open Position: 1
[Describe overview of job missioGENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Working in the HR Department under the direction of the HR Manager and HR Officer, the HR Assistant will be responsible for the day to day routine tasks of HR activities the HR assistant role where the details are specified under the Essentials of Job Functions below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provides generalist human resources support to the Mercy Corps Ethiopia HR Department in Addis Ababa and field Offices
- Collect and track required employee paperwork;
- Maintain employee records, filing and documentation such as recruitment documents, CVs, valid contracts, timesheets, employee data sheets, and performance evaluations as well as ensuring leave records of all staff are properly maintained and updated.
- Completes the new hire process for employees; collecting data, and creating new employee files
- Prepare interview agendas and guides for candidate interviews
- Assist in updating employee files; facilitating the documentation processes.
- Screen resumes for selected positions to send to hiring managers
- Produce a weekly activity report
- Ensure that records regarding personnel activities and personnel data are kept confidential
- Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
- Follow up employee medical insurance reimbursement.
- Responsible for the management of staffs leave.
- Ensure all local admin or legal issues are handled in a smooth way
- Perform any other similar tasks that may be reasonably assigned by the line manager.
Job Requirements
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KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- College Diploma/Degree in Office Administration, Secretarial Science, Accounting Business Administration, Public Administration or Human Resource Management is required.
- Three years related experience is required
- Good computer skills (especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Professionalism and self-motivation expected at all times.
- Must be confident, self-starter, an independent thinker and have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; team oriented
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral are required.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity, emotional maturity and appropriate flexibility.
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to successfully manage multiple tasks.
- Flexibility in responding courteously to immediate needs of visitors and callers;
How to Apply
All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised. All applications submitted to the Mercy Corps office include a CV, three references, and all relevant official documents. Applications will not be returned and will not be retained for future recruitment efforts. In order to ensure fairness to all applicants personal inquiries are not permitted.
Only candidates that are short listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews.
“Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women.”
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 29 June 2019/ 4:00 PM
Please send non-returnable applications and credentials to one of the following address:
Mercy Corps Recruiter Addis Ababa: P.O. Box 14319 Arbaminch: P.O. Box 33 , Jijiga: P.O. Box 225 Negelle Borena: P.O. Box 116 Dire Dewa: P.O. Box 974 |
More Information
- Job City Addis Ababa