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Requisition ID: req43221
Job Title: Global Surge Team: Emergency Human Resources Coordinator
Sector: Human Resources
Employment Category: Occasional - Global Surge Team
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: IRC Global
Job Description
IRC Global Surge Team: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 30 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC’s Global Surge Team (GST) is a roster of esteemed and highly qualified humanitarian professionals who deploy on short notice to non-emergency and emergency contexts to support the IRC’s mission. Members of the GST provide specialist support where talent is most needed for short-term deployments of up to three months. The GST is a flexible employment opportunity for staff, requiring members to be available for deployments only 50% of the year (with opportunities for additional deployments if incumbent is interested). Members of the GST that focus on emergency responses must be prepared to be deployed within 72 hours, as needs arise. Job Summary: The Emergency Human Resources Coordinator, Global Surge (EHRC) will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of IRC’s Human Resources Policies, Procedures, Guidelines and Tools during emergency deployments. They will work with the Deputy Director, Human Resources of the Emergency and Humanitarian Action Unit (EHAU) to ensure that organizational HR policies and procedures are adapted to the specific context of each response, adequate and known to staff. The EHRC will lead national HR staff and facilitate the development and implementation of appropriate HR management responses, including plans and operating procedures that fit IRC’s policy and standards. They will likewise provide expert HR advice to all levels of IRC staff working in the emergency response. During deployment, during deployment is responsible for the selection and hiring of the national HR staff (HR Managers, Officers and Assistants) and leading the overall HR functions including work- force planning, recruitment, staff administration management, and staff development, among others. Major Responsibilities: HR Strategy Hiring & Recruitment HR Administration & Compliance ·Serve as an ambassador and champion for the IRC Way: Standards for Professional Code of Conduct, building an environment that values integrity, accountability, service, and equality. Compensation & Benefits Management Staff Development and Performance HR Team Management Staff Care ·Develop supportive plans of action for staff care as part of the overall response strategy, ensuring a comprehensive approach to support the well-being of staff and foster a positive working environment.Recommendations in this plan should address actionable activities and advice to support the morale and the social, physical, and psychological well-being of staff. ·Conduct staff care assessment in all operational sites and field offices, when needed. ·Work to actively engage in building trust with staff at all levels and in all roles. ·Apply various methods to understand the support needs, concerns, and stress levels of staff, and advise management through regular consultation on how to better meet the needs of staff to minimize any issues. ·Develop & coordinate staff care services with other local agencies and professional organizations. REQUIREMENTS ·Availability and willingness to travel to regional and international locations (sometimes with notice of no more than 72 hours in case of emergencies). Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-GR1
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$133k-172k (estimate)
07/19/2023
05/12/2024
theirc.org
RICHMOND, VA
<25
1933
<$5M
Social & Legal Services