Human Resource and Administration officer – Baidoa – Open to Somali Nationals Only

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Role Dimensions:

Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $110million annual budget and staff over 650 staff.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Field Manager – Baidoa

Reports to (Technically): Area HR/Admin Manager

Staff directly reporting to this post: HR/Admin Assistant**,** Cook and Cleaners

ROLE PURPOSE:

The HR and Admin Officer is part of support services in Baidoa Office and responsible to provide effective & efficient administration and human resources services, while managing admin and HR functions in Baidoa programme and provide advises to managers in accordance with Save the Children’s corporate policies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, economics or related. or diploma with relevant professional experience
• Previous experience of managing a similar personal administrative work.
• Minimum 2 years proven work experience in administration and personal management within a busy working environment such as private company or INGOs
• Good English language command.
• Good computer and writing skills.
• Supportive personnel management style.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and ability to work as part of a professional team
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines Proven ability to handle challenging workload
• Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;
• Commitment to Save the Children values

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Application will be closed on 28th February 2022

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents