PRESENTATION OF OUR ORGANIZATION
We are an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
Our organization is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION
The Human Resources Supervisor rolls out HR action plans defining the Programme's STRATOP in his/her country. S/he is delegated some of the responsibilities of the HR Supervisor his/her country level.
In the country in which s/he works, s/he ensures that the human resources management is consistent with HI's policies and frameworks and with local regulations. S/he advises managers in his/her geographical area on all the HR processes they roll out and is responsible for maintaining the social environment in his/her country.
Hierarchical & Functional links:
Line Manager: Human Resources Manager-WoS
Team Managed: Yes
Mission 1: Management
§ An exemplary manager: embodies HI's values on a daily basis and is a role model.
§ Manager/administrator organises the operational management of his/her team, structures work around the processes identified, oversees performance, and facilitates problem solving.
§ No. 1 HR Manager & Coach: contributes to the development of his/her team members, creates the conditions for their commitment, professionalism and dedication to HI. Ensures compliance with the code of conduct and institutional policies, morale, and the individual and group behaviour expected.
Mission 2: Strategy and Supervision: develops the Programme’s HR strategy in the area in which s/he works
§ Defines and implements the HR action plan for his/her area.
§ Contributes to major Programme HR reorganisations: team dimensioning: social plans or plans for strong growth
§ Compiles standard HR indicators for his/her geographical area and helps to map and mitigate HR risks and deal with incidents.
§ Participates in representing HI's HR at external bodies at his/her area level.
Mission 3: Operational implementation of HR
3.1 : Contributes to the dimensioning and quality of Programme resources:
§ Contributes to the Programme's budgetary processes. Ensures the balance of the wage bill for his/her geographical area.
§ Contributes to project reviews of HR aspects
§ Monitors the HR aspects of local partnerships in his/her area.
§ Implements the sourcing process in his/her geographical area, and ensures compliance with and the quality of the recruitment process
§ Participates in the Programme's HR reporting schedule and helps to meet HI’s global HR deadlines.
3.2 : Career Management and Skills Development
§ Organises and monitors the implementation of the Programme’s HR cycle including the career-management policy.
§ Helps to develop the skills of managers in his/her geographical area (Manager 2.0).
3.3 : Ensures the quality of the Programme's administrative management for HI staff present in his/her area.
§ Organises staff briefings on administrative matters and employment conditions
§ Is responsible for the implementation of the payroll process and its compliance with HI’s frameworks and policies and the national legal framework
§ Represents HI with local public administrative bodies (employment inspectorate, tax, social security etc.)
§ Implements the contractual system for the area’s national staff and ensures that contracts are monitored
§ Implements and monitors the local physical and mental health policy in line with HI standards.
§ Ensures the compliance of the archiving of personnel files for the area's staff.
§ Ensures the obtaining and renewal of visas for international staff and visitors that can be carried out locally
3.4 : Assists managers on his/her Programme with the implementation of HI's HR policies
3.5 : Legal and social aspects: ensures the maintenance of the social environment and compliance with the HR legal framework
§ Is responsible for the legal compliance and implementation of staff representation in his/her area
Mission 4: Emergency preparedness and response
Oversees emergency preparedness actions in his/her department and, in the event of an emergency, reorganises the priorities of his/her team in accordance with the humanitarian imperative, in order to ensure a rapid and effective response by HI
(*) The responsibilities of a job may cover several fields: MANAGEMENT / STRATEGY AND SUPERVISION / STANDARDS AND EXPERTISE / OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION – use these fields only if they are relevant to the job being described
§ Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human resource, business administration, law, or a related field.
§ Minimum 4-5 years of relevant HR experience, including experience in a supervisory role.
§ Previous experience with an INGO/NGO or humanitarian organization, preferably in complex or emergency contexts.
§ Strong understanding of the Syrian employment environment and interaction with local authorities.
§ Ability to work across multiple locations and travel within NES as required.
§ Willingness to be based in Raqqa / Deir Ez Zour.
§ Commitment to HI’s values, ethics, and code of conduct.
Skills
Management Skills
§ Ability to help team members progress: to develop the autonomy of his/her team members
§ Ability to simplify and priorities
Professional Skills
| Knows | Practises | Proficient | Expert |
Skill 1: Organisation design |
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| X |
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Skill 2: Sourcing and Recruitment |
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| X |
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Skill 3: Mobility |
| X |
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Skill 4: Training facilitation and/or design etc. |
| X |
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Skill 5: Management of training and skills development actions |
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| X |
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Skill 6: Personnel administration |
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| X |
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Skill 7: Payroll |
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| X |
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Skill 8: Remuneration and management of the wage bill |
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| X |
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Skill 9: Employment law |
| X |
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Skill 10: HR IT tools |
| X |
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Emergency preparedness and response skills
| Knows | Practises | Proficient | Expert |
Emergency response |
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| X |
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Emergency watch and preparedness |
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| X |
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Cross-sector skills
| Knows | Practises | Proficient | Expert |
Languages |
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| X |
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Frameworks and references |
| X |
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Office automation and collaborative tools |
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| X |
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Stress management |
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| X |
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Working in a global organisation |
| X |
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JOB CONDITIONS
Starting date: ASAP
Duration/ Type of contract: 6 months renewable - based on performance and availability of funds
Application process:
Please address all applications to:
Deadline for application: April 20, 2026
§ Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women and persons with disability to apply.
§ All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Our organization also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying for the job, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
§ We value diversity and aim to create an inclusive workplace. Female professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.
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