JOB DESCRIPTION
Introduction:
Save the Children (SC) is the world’s largest independent child rights organization, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Save the Children implements both development and humanitarian assistance programs in Rwanda and Burundi.
Save the Children has been working in Rwanda since 1994 in partnership with the Government of Rwanda (GoR) and local stakeholders to promote a bright future for children. We have experience working in all 30 districts across the country. The main areas of focus are education, child protection, child rights governance, and health and nutrition in humanitarian and development contexts.
About the Role:
Under the supervision of the Head of HR, Admin & IT, the post holder is responsible for maintaining and updating Oracle-Core HR System and the Team leader for the entire HR Oracle. The HR/Admin Coordinator will manage Effort Reporting system, oversee the staff welfare and Country Office Administration.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related fields
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years of work experience in Human Resources or Administration in an NGO or corporate environment
- Extensive experience in working with various HR systems
- Strong planning, coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities;
- Experience in dealing with Immigration and other government bodies
- Resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of administration and ensuring the most effective support;
- High level of maturity, and strong people management skills, with experience in a multicultural and diverse team;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Complying with and promoting all Save the Children the Children Global policies such as Child Safeguarding, Whistle blowing, Fraud, and Health and Safety.
Desirable
- Experience in HR/Admin provision in emergency response;
- Background in large international non-governmental organisation or other international relief/development body.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
This position is on Child Safeguarding- Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.
SCI takes a zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *
*Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process*
ABOUT US
The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document before April 28, 2024. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
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