JOB OPPORTUNITY
BRAC is a global leader developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programs to empower the most marginalized in extremely poor, conflict-affected, and post-conflict states. Founded in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now works in more than 20 countries in Asia and Africa and takes a holistic approach to alleviate poverty, running programs in education, healthcare, microfinance, women and girls’ empowerment, agriculture and food security, and human and legal rights. Together, the initiative will result in systemic change that creates a positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women, 1.9 million households and 9.5 million people in 7 countries in Africa by 2027.
In 2022, the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with BRAC International (BI) will be announcing an initiative that will create positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women and 9.5 million people across seven countries in East and West Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda.
There is mounting urgency to support adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) living in poverty, which has been further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches will be delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW. They will have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.
BRAC International will implement an integrated and holistic model to address the various life cycles of a young woman living in poverty, ensuring she is able to transition safely from adolescence to adulthood. She will be equipped with the appropriate skills, tools, and access to finance to effectively exercise her agency and build a fulfilling and productive livelihood. In preparation for the launch of the programme, BRAC International is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position.
No. of Vacancies: 1
Job Title: Human Resources Officer, Talent Acquisition and Management
Category : National
Tenure : 1 year
Salary : Negotiable
Reports to : Manager/Lead, HR & Training
Duty Station : Country Office/ with travel to Field Offices
Safeguarding Job Responsibilities
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to support BRAC Liberia HR team ensuring timely and quality hiring for BRAC Liberia. The job holder is accountable for planning and implementing the ongoing hiring and talent management processes and maintain the documentation & record. This role is reportable to Lead/Manager-HR & Training and works closely with other team members to ensure recruitment & selection, onboarding & orientation and performance management.
Reporting to the Human Resources & Training, Manager, the job holder will provide support to the HR Manager in ensuring HR processes in Recruitment, and Talent Management are perfectly aligned with BRAC Liberia’s recruitment and Performance Management systems and policies. The incumbent should have a proven track record of success in HR operations, Talent Acquisition and Management, employee onboarding, Performance Management Systems management and tracking as well as program outreach. The HR Officer serves as a key point of contact for employees, providing guidance, support, and facilitating positive workplace relationships. With a focus on maintaining a productive and compliant workforce, this role contributes to organizational success by fostering a culture of engagement, professionalism, and continuous improvement
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruitment and Selection:
▪ Support Lead/Manager- HR & Training to coordinate with department/ programme heads to forecast future hiring needs, plan and facilitate the hiring process;
▪ Follow the existing policy/processes and tools related to safe recruitment and selection and ensures that the recruitment and selection procedures and practices meet organisational needs, compliant with local laws and good practices;
▪ Assist supervisor in exploring best alternative sourcing agencies, establish a functional relationship with best sourcing agencies, and administer the external contracts;
▪ Ensures that job advertisements are prepared with set alignment, placed on selected advertising hosts on time, and coordinates the open & close dates.
▪ Keep track of job applications, conduct initial screening of CVs, work with programme teams to develop selection process including interview guidelines, and facilitate the selection tests & interviews;
▪ Follow-up references and employment checks, determine job offer terms and conditions, and coordinate the job offering necessaries;
▪ Maintain all recruitment records including the recruitment tracker, ensuring that these are complete, accurate, and compliant with organization current policy and practices;
MAJOR CHALLENGES:
▪ Getting the right skill set within limited budget
▪ Geographic and cultural constrains
Time constraint/ excessive work load
DECISION MAKING:
Decision taken independently:
Routine and operational
Decision referred to the Supervisor:
Policies and related with financial approval.
RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ROLES:
Within the Programme or Department (position names)
Lead/manager HR& Training, Program/ departmental heads, Fi&A IT, other HR colleagues Outside the Programme or Department (Programme& position names):
BRAC HRD, Job posting sites, Head hunting, Labour Officials etc.
ANY OTHER ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES?
Build a professional network through relationships with HR professionals, colleagues, and other partners; Support other HR team members in achieving overall HR goals.
EXPERIENCE
2-3 years’ experience in HR/ relevant work.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Bachelor
Human Resource Management, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Statistics or any relevant
BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, our hiring process includes extensive background checks and criminal records disclosure. BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.
All qualified and interested applicants can submit a cover letter with their CVs with three referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer/line manager, along with a copy of your educational qualification. Applications should be submitted by email to: bracrecruitement@gmail.com , with the position title on the subject line.
DEADLINE: June 24, 2024
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED Preference will be given to qualified female candidates!