International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Human Resource OfficerJob Purpose:• Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, The Human Resources Officer will support the recruitment, compensation & benefits, training & development and performance management aspects of the HR function. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in problem solving and identification and implementation of creative solutions to achieve human resource management goals. She/he will be a member of icipe Ethiopia office which is located at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Main Responsibilities:• Actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting vacancy advertisement and managing the hiring process• Drawing up plans for future personnel hiring procedures and goals and updating job requirements when needed;• Organizes the periodic orientation for new employees and coordinates with other units to facilitate the process• Performs background checks as required by the centre• Provides information on employee compensation and benefits programs• Handles staff compensation and benefit administration including managing employees’ pension contributions, medical insurance, Group Life Term and Group Personal Accident insurance policies, and liaises with insurers• Participates in review of human resources policies, systems, strategies, and prepares, compiles and document various periodical HR reports• Follows up that staff performance plan and appraisal activity is carried out on time, checks salary increment, promotion, reclassification, etc. are made in accordance with established policies• Handles staff exit management and related activities, ensures exit interview form is filled by departing staff and ensures that their clearance is complete• Maintains employee records and other human resource files- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.- Position level: HG 13- Minimum Base salary: Birr 19,112 per month (Negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate)How to Apply• Applicants should provide a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae including names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees and a letter providing a point by point response to the essential and desirable person specifications. The position titles, duty stations and reference numbers should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com/ on or before 30 October 2019.• To find more about ICIPE, visit our Website at http://www.icipe.org

Bachelor's

Education:
• BA degree preferably in Human Resources Management or Business Administration or equivalent.

Experience:
• Minimum of five years’ work experience in Human Resources policies and practices, preferable with an international organizations or NGOs and good knowledge of HR best practices and standards.

Skills:
• Fully conversant with labor law and practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound advice
• Proactive, result-oriented and service-oriented
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

5-10 years