Deadline: 17th of February
Chemonics Iraq seeks applications from qualified candidates for the Human Resources Assistant/Specialist position for the Iraq Durable Communities and Economic Opportunities (DCEO) Project. This position will be based in Erbil, Iraq. The Human Resources Assistant/Specialist will work in tandem and coordination with the project team to ensure the smooth and effective running of the project’s human resource needs.
Responsibilities include:
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Assists in maintaining confidential personnel files for all local staff in electronic and hard-copy format in compliance with the applicable local laws and the project’s policy manual
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Updates the project personnel tracker as directed by the operations manager
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Under the guidance operations manager, prepares recruitment documents, schedules interviews, releases recruitment ads, and collects required documentation from candidates
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Collects employee timesheets and ensures the required supporting documentation is attached and maintained in both hard copy and electronic format in the project’s human resources files
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Tracks employee leave balances in the project’s leave tracker and communicates leave balances to staff and senior management as required
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Assists the Operations Manager in identifying recruiting needs and conducting recruits
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Assists the Operations Manager with communications to staff on labor law compliance
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Assists the operations manager to ensure project compliance with local labor laws by assisting with regular audits and staying updated on local labor laws and human resources best practices
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred
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A minimum of at least one year of experience in operations, staff care, human resources management, and/or relevant work experience for the Human Resources Assistant position
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A minimum of two years of experience in operations, staff care, human resources management, and/or relevant work experience for the Human Resources Specialist position
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Experience working with Iraqi labor law, experience working on USAID or other international donor projects, and familiarity with USAID rules and regulations preferred
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Ability to work with culturally and geographically diverse staff
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to prioritize multiple work assignments in an extremely fast-paced environment, to meet deadlines, and to exercise good, strong professional judgment
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Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with fellow staff members, the general public, and partner institutions, including international and local nongovernmental organizations, governmental entities, and support organizations
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Fluency in written and oral Arabic and English is required; written and oral fluency in Kurdish and other local languages is preferred, but not required