Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. 

Job Summary: 

The Human Resources Officer will help coordinate and support the execution of the HR recruitment and operational plans in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable.

Job Responsibilities:

• Recruit local volunteers and identify pairings with international (US-based) volunteers in collaboration with the HQ-based Operations Specialist (Recruiter).
• Manage volunteer on-boarding, process per diems’ payment and volunteer paperwork, conduct interviews, check references, conduct Bridger checks.
• Identify and represent the project at networking and outreach events and build and maintain a pipeline of talented professionals and promote Farmer-to-Farmer’s brand to target potential new volunteers.
• Respond to and resolve elevated issues arising from daily recruitment and logistical activities; carry out day-to-day problem solving as necessary on day-to-day program-related needs and issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of requests and actions, and professional and prompt responses to queries.
• Provide support to the Senior HRO with regard to the overall management of HR programs and services in the project.
• Help coordinate and support HR processes, activities, and service delivery, to ensure they meet latest agency, donor, and local legal requirements and standards and reflect best practices.
• Assess service needs and provide quality process services and advice to support managers in their daily staff management responsibilities.
• Collect and organize input on HR processes and policies and participate in the review and updating of various systems, manuals, guidelines, and tools.
• Maintain record keeping through personnel files and/or Insight that adheres to required CRS, donor, and local law regulations. As needed provide support on analytical reports on HR-related data, metrics and trends to support decision-making, workforce planning and development.
• Perform other duties within administration as required d by the supervisor.

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or business administration required.
• Minimum of three years’ work experience in HR, preferably with an International or local NGO and good knowledge of HR best practices and standards.
• Experience with and knowledge of employment laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts, and practices. Good understanding of the local labor law.

Required/Desired Foreign Language Arabic, English.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Good time management skills with ability to work on multiple tasks
• Strong customer service orientation with good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented 
• Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving, 
• Good written and verbal communication skills, 
• Proficiency in MS Office,

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. 

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

 Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our

If interested, please submit cover letter, resume and copies of your education and work certificates to Lobour Office - Madani, AL Gazira or Sudan job. Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number where you can be reached.