Human Resources Assistant

Under the overall supervision of the Human Resources Officer and direct supervision of the Senior Human Resources Associate, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for managing human resources functions including clerical assistance, recruitment support, data management, and event organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical assistance for the smooth running of the Human Resources processes and activities in the office
• Provide general assistance in recruitment processes including but not limited to circulation of vacancy announcements, interview arrangements, preparation of materials necessary for the interviews and technical test, support with reference checks, sending out messages to candidates, etc.
• Perform assigned role(s) in the organizational HR system, paying special attention to data consistency and accuracy; input and maintain data based on approvals and supporting documentation; generate reports, and other Human Resources-related documentation
• Maintain orderly personnel files of staff, instructions, bulletins and other documents in the Human Resources Unit (electronic and/or hard copies)
• Assist in the retrieval, drafting and formatting of reports, letters, notes and other Human Resources-related correspondence as directed
• Support the organization of meetings, training activities and other Human Resources events by carrying out logistical activities such as arrangement of meeting facilities, equipment, materials, preparation of correspondence and drafting and assembling of documents
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma with three years of relevant experience; or, Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field with one year of relevant professional experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook; previous experience in WAVE is a distinct advantage
• Attention to detail, ability to organize paperwork in a methodical way
• Discreet, details and clients-oriented, patient and willingness to learn new things
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming
• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations
• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

Skills

• Human Resources Administration
• Recruitment Support
• Data Management
• Event Organization
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Wave HR System
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Knowledge of UN programming
• Knowledge of bilateral donor programming
• Knowledge of financial rules
• Knowledge of IPSAS
• Clerical Assistance