Senior Officer, Human Resource job at Brac

About BRAC

BRAC is a global leader in creating large-scale opportunities for the poor. Founded in Bangladesh in 1972, it is now one of the world’s largest development organizations, touching the lives of an estimated 138 million people in 11 countries across Asia and Africa. For more information, please visit BRAC’s website, www.brac.net.

About the AIM Programme

In 2022, the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with BRAC International (BI) announced an initiative to create a positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women and 9.5 million people across seven countries in East and West Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda.

There is mounting urgency to support adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) living in poverty, which has been further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches will be delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW. They will have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.

BRAC International is implementing an integrated and holistic model to address the various life cycles of a young woman living in poverty, ensuring she is able to transition safely from adolescence to adulthood. She will be equipped with the appropriate skills, tools, and access to finance to effectively exercise her agency and build a fulfilling and productive livelihood.

Senior Officer, Human Resources (02 Positions)

JOB PURPOSE

Senior Officer Human Resources is responsible for overseeing and optimizing operational efficiency across a designated AIM Region. The role is designed to strengthen HR service delivery in recruitment, staff welfare, performance management, and compliance with human resource policy (HRPP), labor laws and BRAC International standards and will be responsible for regional office level operational areas procurement, office administration, fleet management, in addition to serving as the primary safety & security focal person for the regional office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support recruitment and onboarding process for Branch level staff (grade 4 and below) and casual staff in the assigned region and maintain an up-to-date recruitment tracker under the guidance of the Country Office, in line with recruitment SOPs.
• Verify statutory documentation (social security registration, national ID) for all new joiners to ensure compliance.
• Oversee probation reviews for field staff and ensure timely completion.
• Track and manage contract start and end dates for field staff and notify the Country Office HR team in advance of renewals.
• Maintain databases for casual staff contracts and field office headcount, and forward reports to the Country Office.
• Ensure all staff at the field office are enrolled in statutory and organization’s benefits that includes; medical insurance, GLA, GPA and social security for eligible staff.
• Provide training and support to field office staff on HRIS navigation.
• Maintain staff movement and attendance registers at field level.
• Implement occupational safety and health measures, including regular workplace checks at field offices ensuring compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
• Ensure smooth completion of staff offboarding, including clearance processes, exit interviews, and documentation.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding implementation.
• Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the HR policies, labour laws and employment act
• Basic computer literacy
• Good organization skills
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Report writing, facilitation and presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Critical thinking, decision making and creativity
• Ability to work under pressure and minimum supervision
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment
• Proactive and detailed oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to provide difficult feedback
• A growth mindset is paramount

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2 years’ HR experience in an International NGO setting

• Support recruitment and onboarding process for Branch level staff (grade 4 and below) and casual staff in the assigned region and maintain an up-to-date recruitment tracker under the guidance of the Country Office, in line with recruitment SOPs.
• Verify statutory documentation (social security registration, national ID) for all new joiners to ensure compliance.
• Oversee probation reviews for field staff and ensure timely completion.
• Track and manage contract start and end dates for field staff and notify the Country Office HR team in advance of renewals.
• Maintain databases for casual staff contracts and field office headcount, and forward reports to the Country Office.
• Ensure all staff at the field office are enrolled in statutory and organization’s benefits that includes; medical insurance, GLA, GPA and social security for eligible staff.
• Provide training and support to field office staff on HRIS navigation.
• Maintain staff movement and attendance registers at field level.
• Implement occupational safety and health measures, including regular workplace checks at field offices ensuring compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
• Ensure smooth completion of staff offboarding, including clearance processes, exit interviews, and documentation.

• Knowledge of the HR policies, labour laws and employment act
• Basic computer literacy
• Good organization skills
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Report writing, facilitation and presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Critical thinking, decision making and creativity
• Ability to work under pressure and minimum supervision
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment
• Proactive and detailed oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to provide difficult feedback
• A growth mindset is paramount

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.