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Chemonics is an international development consulting firm, based in Washington, D.C. Its mission, then and now, is to promote meaningful change around the world, helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives.
Chemonics International is hiring for a new USAID program that aims to support civil society organizations and independent media to advance key transition priorities. The implementation of this program requires a highly integrated and dynamic team approach to creative, coordinated, and effective program implementation in order to meet the program’s objectives.
Duty Station:
Khartoum
Closing Date:
06 Oct 2021
Background:
The USAID/Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) Transition to New Sudan (TNS) program aims to support the consolidation of Sudan’s democratic transformation through activities that 1. enable the civilian-led government to demonstrate progress on key transition processes; 2. strengthen civic engagement; and 3. expand independent media. The HR Assistant will report to the HR Officer or their designee and will work closely with the HR Officer and the HR Manager to support recruitment and HR related activities to achieve TNS objectives.
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Duties and responsibilities:
• Assist in maintaining confidential personnel files for all local staff in electronic and hard-copy format, in compliance with the applicable local laws, as well as the project’s policy manual.
• Update the project personnel tracker as directed by the HR Officer and HR Manager.
• Under the guidance of the HR Officer and HR Manager, prepare recruitment documents, schedule interviews, release recruitment ads, and collect required documentation from candidates.
• Collect employee timesheets, ensuring the required supporting documentation is attached.
• Maintain timesheets in both hard copy and electronic format in the project’s Human Resources files.
• Track employee leave balances in the project’s leave tracker and communicate leave balances to staff and senior management as required.
• Assist the HR Officer and HR Manager in identifying recruiting needs and conducting local recruits.
• Work closely with the HR Officer and HR Manager and the Operations team in communications to staff labor law compliance.
• Ensure project compliance with local labor laws by assisting with regular audits and keeping updated on local labor laws and human resources best practices.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
• A Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is preferred.
• At least one (1) year of experience in operations, staff care, human resources management and/or pertinent work experience.
• Experience working with Sudanes labor law, a working experience on USAID, or other international donors projects and familiarity with USAID rules and regulations preferred.
• Experience liaising with host country local personnel.
• Ability to work with culturally and geographically diverse staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with colleagues, visitors, and the general public.
• Fluency in written and oral Arabic and English is required.
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