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A unique challenge, with unique rewards, Oxfam is a global movement of people woking togetheer to end the injustice of poverty
Oxfam in Jordan works on humanitarian and development programmes mainly focusing on Gender Justice, Economic Justice, and Climate Change. The HR team supports the country office and works with Country Director and Senior Management Team in developing strategic HR solutions, tools and best practices in people management. This role offers you a challenging and rewarding experience in human resources as well as an opportunity to work with teams making a real impact in fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. We require a highly experienced HR Generalist with the ability to broker innovative HR solutions embedded in our values.
The role
The Human Resource Manager (HRM) will act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team and will overview the quality of HR business processes including all operational aspects of the generalist HR function. These will be in the areas of HR management information system, policy management, recruitment management, case management, pay and benefits management, employee relations and legal compliance and ensuring best practices in HR Basics. Mainstreaming gender and diversity within the organization, supporting Safeguarding efforts and maintaining health and safety standards will be part of the role. The HRM will also manage the country learning and development plans and implementation. He/she will also develop and update as required the Oxfam in Jordan’s strategic HR and Organizational Development strategy to promote a high performing culture rooted in Oxfam’s values. The HRM will manage a team of bright and talented HR professionals.
The person
To be successful in this role you will have a relevant degree in human resources management or a related field and significant relevant experience at a similar level, preferably in corporate or INGO sector. You will have relevant HR competence in recruitment, workforce planning, HR systems design and implementation, employee relations, pay and benefits management, health & safety management, matrix management coupled with substantial knowledge and experience on organizational development practices and techniques. You will be a team player and will influence and inspire confidence in others using your professional approach and specialist knowledge. You are committed to gender equality and bring passion, humour, creativity, integrity, humility and team building to the HR team and wider organisation.
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in English, detailing your experience for the post.
What we offer?
In addition to a competitive rewards package that includes medical cover, an exciting international working environment with creative, enthusiastic, and committed staff. Learning and development opportunities on the job and becoming a part of regional and global HR community in Oxfam confederation.
The closing date for receiving applications is 7th July 2022. For detailed information on the role, please see the below link containing the full job description.
NB: Previous applicants need not apply
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
About us
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.
Job Dscription: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal/vacancy/human-resource-manager-int8659/17482/description/
