Senior HR and Admin Officer – Arbaminch

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Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. Since 1974, we have expanded our programs to different regions to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children and young people. Working in close collaboration with international donors and local government across eight program locations, we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect, and security.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Safeguarding is a foundational value embedded in everything we do. We are unwavering in our commitment to protecting the children, young people, adults, and communities we serve. All successful candidates will be expected to champion our holistic safeguarding principles, actively upholding our Child & Youth Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

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Join Our Mission:

We are looking for a Senior Human Resources & Administration Officer to support our Arbaminch Program Location. This role is pivotal in ensuring effective HR management, staff wellbeing, and smooth operational services.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Organizing

• Plans and prepares budgetary requirements for HR, procurement, and general services.
• Leads preparation of program location yearly HR plans and monitors financial performance.

Staffing, Recruitment & Selection

• Manages vacancy announcements, assessment tools, interviews, and job offers.
• Facilitates employee onboarding, intern placement, and exit procedures.

Learning and Development

• Supports co-worker learning planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ensures all staff are trained on Child and Youth Safeguarding and Code of Conduct regulations.

Performance Management

• Follows up on individual work plans and mid-year reviews.
• Collects and compiles PAT reports and organizes capacity-building training.

Compensation and Benefits

• Administers salary, medical, insurance, and other entitlements.
• Ensures compliance with government statutory regulations and labor laws.

Payroll and HR Information Management

• Manages monthly payroll and prepares reports for income tax and pension.
• Maintains accurate HR databases (headcount, turnover, new hires).

Co-Worker Relations and Services

• Manages grievance resolution and disciplinary measures fairly and consistently.
• Provides interpretation and advice on HR policy and local employment law.

Procurement and Logistics

• Manages the full procurement cycle (RFQs, bid analysis, purchase orders, and GRNs).
• Maintains an up-to-date supplier database and ensures policy compliance.
• Coordinates lodging, transportation, and vehicle logbooks/maintenance reports.
• Liaises with government offices and stakeholders to facilitate organizational business.

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Our Ideal Candidate

Essential Requirements (Must-Have):

• Education: BA degree in Human Resources Management, Administration, or Management.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in mid-senior HR and Administration roles.
• Proven track record in recruitment, payroll, employee relations, and compliance.
• Solid experience in office operations, procurement, and logistics management.
• Strong understanding of Ethiopian local labor laws and conflict resolution.

Desired Assets (Nice-to-Have):

• Experience working in an NGO environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms (D365, iCIMS) and procurement software.
• Ability to contribute to HR strategy and organizational culture development.

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How to Apply

To apply, please submit your updated resume via the SOS Children’s Villages Application portal:

APPLY HERE

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer. We actively champion diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage women to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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