Solidarités International recruits 01 HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR

Solidarités International recruits 01 HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR

Desired start date: 02/05/2019
Duration of the mission: 9 months (with possible extension depending on funding available)
Location:  Aden

ABOUT THE MISSION …

After three years of conflict, Yemen experienced a collapse of its economy and public services’ provision. Human losses directly caused by the armed conflict are dramatic, and in particular the amount of civilian casualties. In addition, the indirect impact of this conflict is beyond imagination with 22 million of people considered in needs of humanitarian assistance (around 70% of the total national population) and the biggest known cholera outbreak in the modern history (1,020,179 suspected cases registered from April 2017 until January 2018).

In late 2017, the situation worsened again with two major events: In November, the coalition imposed a total blockade on Yemen. Taking into account that Yemen imports about 90% of its staple food and nearly all its fuel and medicine, this blockade caused a massive inflation of vital supplies’ prices and led 8.4 million Yemeni people on the brink of famine. In December, heavy fights within Saana city ended up with the death of Saleh and led to an increase of coalition’s airstrikes and frontlines’ activities as Hadi’s government tried to benefit from the confusion in Sanaa to gain territory.

Furthermore, the current political vacuum created by the armed conflict in the city of Aden between southern forces led by STC (Southern Transitional Council) and Hadi’s Presidential Guard Units at the end of January 2018, is hampering even more the state services provision.

SI really started activities in Yemen in January 2018. Currently, expatriate team is comprised of Country Director, Logistics Coordinator, Admin Coordinator, Program Coordinator, FSL Coordinator, 2 Field Coordinators, 2 Log/Admin Manager and 3 PMs (WASH/FSL). 40 national staff are currently working in coordination and 3 bases.

ABOUT THE JOB…

General objectives/

• Review the HR strategy and processes to reflect the mission ambitions / expansion
• Challenge existing processes to improve accountability and optimize HR management of the mission
• Be the point the focal point and the link between headquarters and the mission for all HR national staffs matter and Expat administrative ones
• Provide necessary guidance, support to all departments and training to Administrative department

Priorities for the 2/3 first months Main challenges:

• Review the HR strategy and processes to reflect the mission ambitions / expansion
• Challenge existing processes to improve accountability and optimize HR management of the mission
• Be the point the focal point and the link between headquarters and the mission for all HR national staffs matter and Expat administrative ones
• Provide necessary guidance, support to all departments and training to Administrative department

Main challenges

• To follow on the scale up and ensure proper set up implemented in line with SI grid function
• To end the new ISR implementation (MOL endorsement / new payroll / Taxes , NSSF contributions payment)
• To ensure that proper induction is done for each new hired employee including Code of Ethics and conduct + whistleblowing policy presentation
• Implementation of new SI Appraisal policy and new disciplinary framework including in new ISR
• To follow up the implementation of “Mission ready training” for all employees
• Support the creation and implementation of remote management HR specifics processes

Management:

The Human Resource Coordinator manage one Assistant at coordination office.

Functional manager of the Administrative/HR Manager of Field bases.

YOUR PROFILE

Diploma/education: HR / Administrative master degree (or relevant field)

Previous experience: At least one previous mission as a HR / Admin coordinator. And minimum 3 years of experience in challenging HR positions and set up.

Skills: 

• Strong management / coordination skills
• Experience on creating / reviewing HR processes / policies
• Ability to work on several countries contexts
• Ability to provide remote technical support
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritize
• Solid organizational / initiative / communication skills
• Knowledge of SI rules and processes is an asset

SI WILL OFFER YOU…

A salaried post:

According to experience, starting from 2420 euros gross per month (2200 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly)
+100€/year of humanitarian experience at the same position
+50€/year of experience  at a humanitarian position which has helped to reach the current level
and a monthly Per Diem of 750 USD

SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.

Vacation:

During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of on 7 working days every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7 working days break at 3/6 and 9 month (with 850 USD allocated by Solidarités). To these break periods, it is necessary to add the granting of 1 additional rest day per month worked > i.e. 12 days in addition for a 1-year contract.

Social and medical cover:
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

LIVING CONDITIONS :

Aden

The situation in terms of security remains tense in Aden and its surrounding Lahj governorate, due to the proximity of the frontline, the political unrest and the presence of armed opposition groups such as IS and AQAP. Main identified threats for Aden are crossfire (wrong location at the wrong moment), kidnapping or hostage taking (even though there is no proven history of kidnapping of expatriates), crowd mob and road accidents.

The living conditions in Aden are quite good even though movements are restricted (curfew at 8 pm, most of the city being considered as restricted areas). We are able to go to one supermarket, one restaurant and one beach under specific conditions, with possibility to further expand the list of locations. Social life with expats from other NGOs is low but can be further developed, as INGOs presence is expanding. House is of good comfort. Trips to bases/field is possible for expatriates under certain conditions but are limited to keep the presence of international staff low profile. Women international staff have to wear the niqab every time they go out the office

Al Turbah

Ash Shamaytayn district, Taizz governorate, is currently bordering frontlines at the east and west parts of the district. Al-Turbah city remains out of reach of pro-Houthi fighters, the nearest frontline at Hifan is at 25 km, however there is no easy road access due to the mountains. Nowadays, based near Al Turbah city, military forces pro-Hadi (national army) secure the district and are comprised of 1,100 soldiers, and 500 additional soldiers part of the central security forces.

Al Mokha

The Saudi Led Coalition and the Yemeni west coast forces liberated Al Mokha city in February 2017. Displacement of population occurred in December 2017 with the liberation of Al Khokha (100 km north of Al Mokha) and the heavy fighting in Hays in February 2018. Al Mokha and Dhubab districts are not anymore close from the frontline. However, there are some risks of landmines.

There are no formal civil authorities in Al Mokha, nevertheless the city is controlled by the Security Belt – southern forces backed by the Emiratis. All shops are open and people carrying out business as usual.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Does this description fit you? Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. CV only applications will not be considered.

NB:  The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension

For further information about Solidarités International, please consult our website:  http://www.solidarites.org/en/