Human Resources Specialist

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Specialist supports the project team in all activities related to Human Resources according to DAI’s policies and procedures as well as USAID requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Recruit staff: this includes developing job descriptions, preparing advertisements, checking applications forms, short-listing, interviewing and selecting candidates;

• Coordinate and supervise preparation of employment agreements for all project staff;

• Track and notify supervisors when annual appraisals are due – managing any resulting staffing change requests and contract amendments – ensuring that policies and procedures are followed according the Personnel Policy Manual; Train supervisors charged with conducting evaluations of staff members in their units, and monitor compliance with the process;

• Provide applicants with information about the job including hours and pay, tasks, responsibilities and working conditions;

• Prepare job descriptions and letters of appointment;

• Discuss recruitment policies with superiors to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programs;

• Enter HR data into Technical & Administrative Management Information System (TAMIS) and generate different kinds of reports;

• Supervise maintenance of all staff timesheets and leave records;

• Establish and maintain a database of all employee contracts with dates of contract start, termination and dates and information on starting salary and increases;

• To keep update the TAMIS and the Master Database on regular base.

• Other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience. A degree in Human Resources Management or similar field (Administration) is preferred; 

• Experience working in a similar position for an NGO or an international organization is preferred;

• USAID-funded project experience an advantage;

• Knowledge of Afghan Labor Law and/or Legal Regulations on labor;

• Willingness to travel to DAI Afghanistan field offices on DAI business. Must also have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written);

• Conflict management skills;

• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure;

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;

• Commitment to values: respect, honesty, leadership, integrity, responsibility;

• Orientation to client service;

• Excellent language proficiency in spoken and written Dari, Pashto, Urdu, English.

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