Website Danish Refugee Council
Who are we?
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation.
About the job
The Human Resources and Administration Manager will lead and manage Human Resources functions, provide overall advice, coordination and management to the Human Resources and Administration team as well as technical Human Resources support to the field offices. Ensure efficient support to the program in accordance with existing DRC policies and procedures.
This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Management
- Lead and manage the Human Resources team (including people planning, performance, well-being, and development).
- Provide technical support, advice and capacity build the Human Resources.
- Advise and assist managers in Human Resources related issues and concerns.
Human Resources Policies and Support
- Maintain and update Staff Human Resources Handbooks, policies, and SoPs as necessary.
- Work closely with RO/HQ to share information and provide support as required.
- Implement DRC’s HR systems, guidelines, and procedures at the national level.
- Ensure adherence to Employment Guidelines and other DRC policies.
- Ensure compliance with the local labor law within Türkiye.
- Prepare regular HR analysis and reports and share it with HR team and SMT members.
- Ensure safe and standardized filing of personnel documents in all offices.
- Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards & principles within DRC and amongst beneficiaries served by DRC.
Recruitment, development, and people planning
- Drive and support recruitment and selection activities ensuring compliance with global recruitment process.
- Work with senior management team and senior staff on new staff retention strategies and initiatives.
- Ensure proper onboarding process.
- Ensure oversight and consistency in position titles and grades, across the country Programme.
Performance, well-being and compensations & benefits
- Proactively respond to and manage performance counselling, employee grievances and disciplinary issues as required, with a focus on building manager competency and ensuring that documentation is well kept.
- Implement the DRC performance management system including developing the capacity of managers to implement effective performance management.
- Link performance reviews to staff development, assess training needs and develop robust training Programme.
- Act as an impartial mediator in disciplinary procedures and ensure it is administered in an equitable and fair manner and meets all legal and labor regulations and requirements
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have
Experience and technical competencies:
- At least 5 years’ experience in relevant field
- At least 3 years’ experience with people management
- Accountable for achieving DRC’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility
- Accountable for making significant decisions on what the unit does: its purpose, functions and role, and for making commitments and decisions that require the expenditure of significant unit resources.
- Accountable for people management of direct reports, generally at least 3 employees. This includes hiring & firing, objective setting, probation, performance appraisal, development of staff, managing performance, including poor performance, etc.
- Accountable for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, standards, and the advice of technical experts in DRC
Education:
- Master’s degree HR management, business or other relevant field
Languages:
- Full professional proficiency in English
- Turkish (preferred)
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
The Contract
Contract length: 1 year
Start date: As soon as possible
Duty station: Türkiye, Adana (with frequent travel to field)
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to www.drc.org under Vacancies. This position will be placed at F1 band management.
How to apply
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Please use the link below to submit your application:
Closing date for applications: 05 March 2023
Recruitment will go through rolling basis for the different applications as early as the first day of accepting them, which allows DRC to progress the recruitment whilst leaving the original advert live.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo
Deadline: 5 Mar 2023