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• Follow Mercy Corps Policies and Procedures for Human Resources as
  stipulated in the Mercy Corps National Team handbook and Field
  Administration Manual;
• Maintain confidentiality of all national staff personnel issues
  including disciplinary procedures and contracts/pay rises;
• Provide regular monthly/quarterly reports on HR related
• Attend coordination meetings as will be delegated from time to time
• Process work permits and passes for expatriate staff and their
  dependents

• Assist and/or advise on conducting or arranging of staff development
  trainings and/or other human resource development activities;
• Identify training needs and gaps for different departments within
  the organization
• Ensure that staff undertake mandatory trainings like code of
  conduct, MC Essentials, Security Orientation and PMD PRO1
• Identify training opportunities for the staff within the country
• Ensure a monthly updated Training and development database
• Support online e-learning processes for staff to tap into internal
  training opportunities within Mercy Corps
• Track all performance reviews/probationary evaluations and notify
  supervisory staff accordingly;

• Preparation of monthly payroll and submitting to HR Director
• Handle Insurance i.e. Travel, Medical, Group Personal Accident,
  Workman compensation payments, reconciliation and claims for staff
• Follow up with exit procedures and computation of terminal benefits
  for staff exiting the organisation

• Provide annual review and ensure full adherence to Mercy Corps
  national staff policies;
• Ensure to see that staffs have personnel staff handbooks upon hire
• Conducts pre-audit upon request

• Support the Administration / HR Officers, supervise and coach them
  in the field of HR
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide
  constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
• Back up field support when overwhelmed with recruitment
• Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to
  improve performance and reach objectives.
• Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members
  identify problem-solving options and ensure the integration of all team
  members into relevant decision-making processes.
• Develop the capacity of the team, deepen understanding of their
  roles and assist with career development.

• The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Senior Human Resource
  Officer job opportunity should a  Bachelor’s
  degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Resource
  Management or related discipline
• Four years of relevant experience with 1+years of supervisory
  experience in an HR generalist position. INGO sector experience preferred
• Experience taking the lead on unfamiliar tasks within diverse
  cultural contexts.
• Experience working with Senior Management on people issues.
• Knowledge of HR systems required Demonstrated competency and
  experience in managing and scheduling of staff.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures.
• Meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team
  members is required.
• Ability to troubleshoot, plan and design low maintenance system is a
  must.
• Good written and spoken English.
• The Senior HR Officer must be a conscientious worker with an
  excellent sense of judgement. S/he has the ability to work simultaneously
  on multiple tasks and a willingness and ability to work effectively with a
  wide variety of people.
• S/h has the ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with
  project personnel. They must be computer literate with strong
  organizational skills.

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