HR INTERN – Baidoa – Somali Nationals Only
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The role will provide technical support for the deployment of the new HRIS (Oracle) and Talent Acquisition system (Taleo) in the assigned field Office. Working primarily with the Human Resources and Talent Acquisition teams, the ideal candidate should be a fast learner, a strong communicator, who is a self-starter and able to work collaboratively with others.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: HR Officer
Dimension of Role:
Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $110million annual budget turnover, more than 70 active awards at any time and over 650 staff.
Number of direct reports: 0
Key accountabilities:
Attend the Save the Children Oracle HR training;
Support Save the children staffs in managing and understanding the Employee Self Service functionality of Oracle;
Support Save the Children Line Managesr in managing and understanding the Manager Self Service functionality of Oracle;
Support Save the Children Line Manager in managing and understanding the Hiring Manager Role and Responsibility in Taleo;
Develop, maintain and disseminate Employee/Line Manager Oracle HR Troubleshooting guides; Support the HR function in the smooth transition from Effective staff to Oracle HR
Translate in Somali language Oracle HR e-learning and guideline material.
COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS
Delivering Results (Accomplished)
Maintains a broad strategic perspective at the same time as an awareness of the detail of a situation
Establishes clear and compelling objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance
Creates and applies measures and metrics to track performance
Holds others accountable for achieving results and challenges underperformance Demonstrates financial awareness and a concern for cost effectiveness
Developing Self and Others (Accomplished)
Gives regular positive and constructive feedback to others
Identifies clear development needs and development plans through regular constructive reviews of their own performance (and their team’s where appropriate)
Creates space for others to learn and provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments when people are ready for them
Coaches others to learn from their experiences on the job and to use the resources available to them
Problem Solving & Decision Making (Accomplished)
Uses data and evidence to drive decision making for quality improvement
Analyses and exercises judgment in challenging situations in the absence of specific guidance or knowledge of the full facts
Evaluates the opportunities and risks of each idea and solution to make informed strategic decisions
Takes decisions when decisions are due and is prepared to account for them
Applying Technical & Professional Expertise (Accomplished)
Makes decisions based on professional expertise and experience without deferring unnecessarily to others
Shares knowledge and best practice on technical solutions so that others can make best use of that expertise Actively seeks new ways to develop the application of technical and professional standards within the team
Working Effectively With Others (Accomplished)
Enables people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives to contribute to positive outcomes Breaks down silo working and challenges behaviours that are not collaborative
Knows when to follow and lend leadership to strengthen other leaders
Recognises when trust is broken and seeks to resolve conflict and re-establish trust
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Educated to degree level in Information Technology or human resource management or equivalent.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex issues to colleagues at all levels.
Solid understanding with HR processes and practices including the administration of recruitment and on boarding processes is an added advantage.
Previous experience of Oracle or Other HRIS system (desirable) Solid IT skills such as Microsoft Office, Cloud Systems etc.
Ability to influence others, to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures;
Commitment to upholding Save the Children values, Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy and Practice
CHILD SAFEGUARING POLICY:
Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of Acceptance Form] and comply with the SCI’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact.
This extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. SCI believes that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children International’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards, which all staff members must adhere to.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Because Save the Children’s work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to children’s rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
Application procedures:
Interested candidates are required to send their CVs and Application Letter to
Mogadishu.vacancies@savethechildren.org. Applications will close on 30th Sept 2018.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
SOURCE: HR INTERN – Baidoa