What we are looking for:

The Human Resource Manager will oversee, manage, develop and strengthen all HR and Admin functions to provide efficient and effective Human Resources and Administrative support to the NRC Ukraine Country Programme with special focus on:
 supporting management in the strategic development of the human resources structure and capacity,
 developing the capacity of existing national staff to oversee all aspects of the management of the Human Resource function in Ukraine (for both international and national staff),

What you will do:

Please download the detailed Job Description to learn more about the position.

1.Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans to support nationalization, career development and succession planning within NRC Ukraine,
2. Provide support, guidance and advice to NRC Ukraine’s Senior Management and the broader management team on the strategic development of NRC Ukraine’s human resource structure,
3. Develop the capacity of existing human resource staff on all aspects of Human Resources with a particular focus on ensuring the function is not reliant on international staff,
4. Provide leadership, direction and guidance to the HR team both in the country office and to the HR coordinators in area offices,
5. Support the Learning & Development coordinator in consolidated training and development plans across NRC Ukraine paying particular emphasis on ensuring that NRC culture and core humanitarian values are institutionalised,
6. Ensure adherence to NRC policies and the national labour law in all processes and procedures (Advice in personnel conflicts / processes when relevant Coordinate staff recruitment and exits, introductions, trainings, staff benefits schemes etc).
7. Maintain a healthy and empowering office environment that encourages open, honest and productive communication.
8. Ensure that NRC Ukraine maintains effective, efficient staff records including a filing system that meets both NRC standards and Ukrainian legal requirements on document retention and transfer including contracts, leave, medical etc.
9. Provide support and direction to the Staff Care Coordinator to manage staff benefits schemes like medical insurance, life and accident cover, access to MHPSS services etc.
10. Provide leadership and guidance to the Admin team including support on staff visas, residence permits, accommodation and registration etc.
11. In consultation with the CD and Head of Support, address staff grievances and disciplinary measures.
12. Coordinate new HR initiatives from NRC Head Office and Regional Office.

What you will bring:

 University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration and/or relevant discipline,
 Minimum 3 years of experience working as a senior HR Manager in an international humanitarian/recovery context,
 Experience working in complex contexts,
 Self-awareness of leadership skills and profile,
 Fluent in English, both written and verbal
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
 Knowledge of the context in Ukraine is preferred,
 Experience of the management of digital HR systems supporting 300+ staff,

What we offer

• Duty station: Kyiv, Ukraine
• Contract: 12 months.
• Travel: upto 30% within Ukraine
• Salary/benefits: according to NRC grade 9 scale
• Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position – Citizens of Ukraine are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants should therefore have the legal right to work in Ukraine as at the time of submitting their applications for consideration.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

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Important information about the application process

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• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.