Posted Apr 23, 2014
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
Pakistan Reading Project (PRP) is a USAID funded project to improve the quality of reading in public and private schools across Pakistan, supporting at least 2.5 million additional primary school students to read at a level commensurate with standards at their grade level. This goal will be supported by the mutually-reinforcing components of teacher education and professional development (PD), systems reform, and civil society engagement. The Pakistan Reading Project is a five year project to be implemented in 67 districts of 8 provinces across Pakistan.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Scope of Work
The HR Assistant assist Senior HR Officer and perform various HR administrative tasks such as new employee orientation, follow up on performance management, leaves recording, leaving employee final settlements, follow up on staff life/health insurance, and staffing needs. S/he will work, in close coordination with the HR Manager and Sr. HR Officer on personnel file management, HR surveys, orientation, staff training and development, performance management, recruitment, while handling the overall HR matters.
Specific Responsibilities
- Assist Senior HR Officer and HR Manager in managing recruitments. This includes but not limited to reviewing & processing job descriptions, posting job ads, screening applications, participating in interviews, checking references, Change Memos, documentation and arrange orientations;
- Ensure proper orientation for all new staff with periodic; such orientations must be held with HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Security, IT and Programs.
- Personnel file management. Ensure all employees have personnel files and the documentation is complete as per the checklist.
- Update and maintain the Human Resource Information System.
- Promote and uphold THE IRC WAY (codes of conduct). Ensure that all newly recruited staff understand these codes and sign the acknowledgement for record.
- Assist HR Officer in processing the payroll including processing of final settlements of terminated staff etc;
- Assist with staff health/life insurances with the insurance companies as well as staff members in resolving their day to day issues.
- Foster and facilitate the development of cooperative professional relations between and among staff at all levels.
- Assist in processing leaving staff clearances to HR Manager in the Project Office in timely manner.
- Perform other duties, as and when requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline.
Work Experiences:
- Minimum 2 years experience in the Human Resources function or HR related field.
- Professional experience with INGOs/NGOs and/or international experience is a plus; interest in humanitarian field is preferred,
Demonstrated Skills:
- Proven ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional grace
- Diplomatic and strong acumen in establishing positive working relationships with employees and all other stakeholders to maximize cooperation and productivity
- Proven sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to manage situations diplomatically and to effective resolution
Language and Computer Skills:
- Written and spoken fluency in Urdu & English required
- Very strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required
Job Details
Pakistan Reading Project (PRP)
The USAID-funded Pakistan Reading Project, implemented by the International Rescue Committee and its partners (Creative Associates International, World Learning, and Institute of Rural Management), is a seven-year project (2013-2020) with the objective to support the provincial and regional departments of education throughout Pakistan to improve reading skills of 1.3 million children in grades one and two. The project will achieve this goal through three distinct but interrelated components that will work in synergy to affect the quality of early grade education: Improved classroom learning environment for reading, Improved policies and systems for reading, and Improved community based support for reading in Pakistan.
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