Human Resources Officer 414 views0 applications

Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Plan International Cameroon is seeking to recruit interested candidates to fulfill the position of Human Resources Officer that will provide support to the country’s human Resources operations in the field and Country Office.

Dimensions of Role:

Financial measures or statistics relevant to post such as budget; list of direct and indirect reports

• Area of Responsibility – Maroua & Garoua Implementation Units

Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:

“What” is done and “why”, but not “how”; include indicators for success

• Provide support in staff recruitment activities (job vacancies…)
• Control the operation of the Human Resources Information System
• Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of staff training and development programs
• Support in managing staff appraisals
• Manage the updating of all staff files
• Support in conducting employee morale surveys to advise management on appropriate change management interventions
• Manage staff leave records
• Monitor HR annual budget
• Ensure adherence to HR policy and practices, consistent with global policy and compliant with local statutory and legislative requirements.
• Ensure gender mainstreaming and maintain gender sensitivity towards staff and Plan associate
• Fulfill Plan’s Child Protection Policy at all times
• Maintain and update a summary of the labour law for quick reference in supporting staff understanding and compliance
• Administer employee orientation/induction and other learning programmes and make recommendations for necessary changes
• Maintain good relationship with the National social insurance funds
• Ensure each Plan office is equipped with appropriate health and security facilities as per the labour code
• Ensure the timely preparation of staff salaries and termination benefits where necessary
• Up-date the HRIS as appropriate
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Dealing with Problems:

Complexity of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking required to solve them

This includes how much freedom the position has to make decisions; for example, “may approve invoices up to $1,000.”

• Provide sensitization for staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures to ensure smooth implementation of the country’s people and culture functions as per requirements of the HR Strategy, FOB and other organizational policies and procedures
• Participate and support in evaluation and investigation to have information on staff issues and in implementation of activities to address and promote staff retention and performance improvement
• Work with minimum supervision
• Analyse issues and refer to higher (CHRM) Manager for approval

Communications and Working Relationships:

Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact

• Maintains high contact with all staff from the program unit and country offices to offer support for understanding and implementation of HR related activities
• Low contact with Plan partner organizations to offer support for human resource activities

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

Gained through education, training, & experience

Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Human Resources or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience working in an HR generalist role or administration
• Good written and/or spoken English language
• Experience working on emergency context will be an asset

Demonstrated behaviors needed by the post holder to successfully perform the role:

• Influencing skills
• Promotes high performance
• Open to feedback
• Understands Plan’s work, and implements people processes and practices that support achievement of our objectives
• Communicates in a style that inspires confidence and professionalism and builds credibility current and prospective employees
• Flexible and committed to customer service.

Skills Specific to the post needed to put knowledge into practice.

• Strong team working skills
• High degree of discretion
• Planning, and organising,
• Influencing and persuading
• Sound judgement
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Cultural sensitivity

Physical Environment and Demands:

May be “typical office environment”; note if heavy lifting, climbing, excess travel, etc.

Travel requirements

This position entails 20% travelling to other Plan Cameroon program offices.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

NEXT STEP:

 To apply for this job, kindly click on “Apply”. Your application should include:

• A cover letter
• A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current of most recent supervisor

Location: Maroua – Cameroon

Closing date: December 25th, 2018