Human Resources Manager at NRC, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Deadline: 27 September 2018

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Human Resources Manager in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The duration for this post is 3 months.

The purpose of the Human Resources Manager is to be responsible that the HR system is according to NRC standard and to support programme/project implementation.

NRC provides assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Human Resources Manager will perform the following functions-

• Together with CD, lead the scale-up of the NRC Bangladesh country office.
• Contribute to the Country Strategy, including design of overall country operation structure.
• Ensure that country set-up adheres to Employment standards, HR policy and other NRC policies.
• Training, support, control and development of HR teams.
• Support and train of all staff with HR responsibilities/ personnel management.
• Management of the HR team.
• Oversee recruitment and induction of new and replacement staff as the organisation scales up and prepares to introduce additional core competencies/programmes.
• Oversee the adaptation of NRC HR policies and procedures to the Bangladesh context, including the adaptation of NRC’s Terms of Employment to the Bangladesh Labour Law.
• Plan and roll-out NRC’s Induction package, NRC Way, for all staff.
• Be the focal point for ensuring processes and procedures are in place to ensure Duty of Care for all staff.
• Work closely with NRC Regional and Global HR to roll-out additional measure for the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
• Lead the development of NRC Bangladesh’s income taxation policy for international staff.
• Oversee the collection and management of all Country Office HR data and produce regular reports.
• Ensure that all HR data is stored in compliance with data protection requirements.
• Work to promote gender equality in the organisation, including through careful research of obstacles to female staff recruitment, retention and promotion, in the Bangladesh context.
• Responsible for ensuring the NRC pay structure for national staff is relevant and in Bangladesh and in line with NRC policy.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior HR Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
• Knowledge of the context in Bangladesh a significant advantage.
• Knowledge of the local language (Bangla) preferable.
• Experience with start-up and international staff taxation advantageous.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Valid driver’s license.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, please visit NRC.