Description of the Unit/Department  CST Ethiopia represents the overseas development and humanitarian agencies of the Catholic Church from England and Wales (CAFOD), Scotland (SCIAF), and Ireland (Trócaire) in Ethiopia. The three agencies have over 40 years’ of experience in international development and humanitarian response and are each members of worldwide networks, including Caritas Internationalis. Currently, the three agencies jointly operate a single, integrated country programme in Ethiopia through the legal entity CST Ethiopia.

CST  Ethiopia is implementing a 2017-21 country strategic plan focused on two programmes – Women’s Empowerment and Resilient Communities, which integrates sustainable livelihoods, humanitarian and other (e.g. peacebuilding) programming.

A great opportunity for individuals looking to develop his/her career in HR and Administration /or to work towards Office Management, HR and Administration role. This is a key role the Finance and Administration team. This post will facilitate the smooth running of the CST ETHIOPIA office through:

• Office coordination, internal communication and Administration
• HR administration, advice and local labour law expertise
• Facilities management  (including support staff management)

Commitment to Safeguarding Programme Participants from Exploitation and Abuse:

CST Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Behaviour), which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives.  Additionally, CST recognises the personal dignity and rights of children, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CST Ethiopia and all its staff and volunteers undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for all people, including children and young people, and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  Any candidate offered a job with CST will be expected to sign CST’s Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. All roles will require reference checks, which include reference to safeguarding, child protection and code of behaviour, while specific roles may require additional police vetting.

Benefits

• As per CST organization scale and staff handbook

Person Specification – Essential Requirements

(E) Qualification

• Minimum first degree Human Resource Management & Office Administration
• Excellent networking skills with the ability to establish good relationships, confident in engaging with colleagues, partners and stakeholders
• Constructively critical and analytical
• Open-minded and flexible in approach
• Effective communication
• Readiness to work outside of the framed job description
• Availability to work outside regular hours to meet deadlines.
• Human Resource skill
• IT and relevant HR database (Agresso, and other HR software’s)

(E) Experience

• At least 5 years of HR management experience with at least 2 years HR focal person
• 3-5 year of demonstrated experience in Office Administration;
• Proven experience in Human Resource Administration including sound understanding of recruitment processes; experience in supervision and coaching dynamic team
• Good understanding of Ethiopian labour law

(E) Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems

(E) Qualities

• Excellent networking skills with the ability to establish good relationships, confident in engaging with colleagues, partners and stakeholders
• Constructively critical and analytical
• Open-minded and flexible in approach
• Readiness to work outside of the framed job description
• Effective communication