We are seeking to hire a full-time HR Officer to support the Human Resources team in carrying out day-to-day HR operations while also providing English–Arabic translation and interpretation services as needed across various departments. This dual-role position involves various HR responsibilities such as recruitment, staffing, contracts, training, personnel records, payroll, and employee development, alongside providing high-quality, accurate translations of documents, policies, training materials, and during meetings or interviews.
HR Duties:
- Support the HR Manager in the day-to-day running of base HR operations.
- Maintain and update the HR Department’s filing system and ensure all personnel files are complete.
- Provide regular reports to the HR Manager in the agreed format.
- Supervise HR Assistants and ensure accuracy in day-to-day tasks.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity of all employee-related data and records.
- Follow up on all HR tasks assigned by the HR Manager.
- Coordinate internal and external staff training sessions in collaboration with relevant departments.
- Follow up on mandatory trainings (e.g., compliance, safeguarding, security) and ensure staff completion and documentation.
- Support in identifying training needs and maintaining a training database for staff development planning.
Recruitment & Onboarding:
- Lead the recruitment process including job postings, shortlisting, interviews, and documentation.
- Oversee the onboarding and induction process for new staff and ensure completion of required documentation.
- Ensure reference checks and ATC (anti-terrorism checks) are completed properly.
Contracts:
- Ensure all staff have up-to-date contracts.
- Notify staff in advance of contract expirations and renewals and issue the required documentation.
- Ensure all contract terminations are documented and processed properly.
- Track contract expiry dates and coordinate renewals or exits.
- Ensure all personnel files (electronic and hard copies) are complete and up to date.
Leave Management:
- Maintain and update the leave plan for all staff.
- Coordinate with line managers to ensure coverage during staff leave.
- Monitor absenteeism, sick leaves, and provide monthly reports to HR Manager.
- Keep records of all approved leave requests (paper and electronic copies).
Other HR Duties:
- Track HR-related developments in the region such as new policy roll-outs.
- Inform the HR Manager of any personnel issues.
- Ensure all staff have valid GOAL ID cards.
- Ensure that all employee files are current and complete.
- Provide guidance and support to staff regarding HR policies and conflict resolution.
- Assist in conducting staff surveys or exit interviews as needed.
- Prepare monthly HR reports (staffing updates, contract status, leave balances, etc.).
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Resources (administration, recruitment, personnel files, etc.) in humanitarian NGOs.
- At least one completed training course in Human Resources.
- Strong written and spoken English and Arabic. (to be assessed in the technical test)
- Previous experience in simultaneous or consecutive interpretation in meetings or training sessions. (to be assessed in the technical interview)
Requirements (desired):
- Ability to manage workload and prioritise varied tasks.
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Familiarity with HRIS systems and digital personnel records.
- Flexible, creative, and able to resolve issues and identify solutions.
- Attend a training in any HR filed.
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
Interested? Then apply for this position via clicking on the "apply now" button and fill out the application form. All applicants must send a Cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GOAL has the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with GOAL at the same grade level and with similar job descriptions, experience, and educational requirements.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is 19 Augusts 2025 however, you are encouraged to apply immediately as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position before the advertisement’s closing date if a suitable candidate/s is identified.
Please note that GOAL does not charge a fee of any kind or any other financial obligation at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, induction) or other fees, or request information on applicants’ bank accounts. GOAL does not work with intermediary institutions and individuals or employment agencies during the recruitment process. If any fee or payment is requested from you at the application or any stage of the recruitment process, please do not respond.
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