Human Resource Officer

Human Resource Officer- Hargeisa, Somaliland

Organisation Overview

Pharo Foundation (the “Foundation”) is a privately funded entrepreneurial organisation that runs philanthropic programmes as well as the for-profit arm, Pharo Ventures. The vision of the Foundation is an economically vibrant and inclusive Africa. The mission is to achieve our vision by investing in Africa’s human and physical capital with a strong focus on job creation.

Established in 2011 as a UK based non-profit, the Foundation has since made a strategic shift to directly design and implement its own programmes to ensure greater engagement with communities, better results, and increased accountability. The Foundation has carried out numerous projects in East Africa, with a focus on Ethiopia, Somaliland, and Rwanda. The key themes for the philanthropic side of the Foundation are education, health, water, and agriculture. At the end of 2019, the Foundation started its Pharo Ventures franchise to prioritise sectors where the Foundation believes a real impact can be made by establishing self- sustaining businesses that focus on job creation.

Headquartered in London, the Foundation has an operational Head Office in Nairobi, Kenya with country offices in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa and Assosa), Somaliland (Hargeisa) and Rwanda (Kigali) with further expansion plans in East Africa.

Position Summary

We are looking to employ an HR Officer with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The HR Officer is expected to be knowledgeable of employment legislation and possess strategic and commercial insight on the labor process. He/she must be able to negotiate with diplomacy.

Job Title: Human Resource Officer

Reporting to: Human Resource Manager

Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland

Contract Type: Fixed Term - One year

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing job descriptions, advertising vacant positions, and managing the employment process.
• Orientating new employees and training existing employees.
• Monitoring employee performance.
• Ensuring that all employees are organized and satisfied in their work environment.
• Overseeing the health and safety of all employees.
• Implementing systematic staff development procedures.
• Providing counseling on policies and procedures.
• Setting up assessment tests and interviews for the HR Manager.
• Preparing the weekly reports for the HR Manager.
• Ensuring meticulous implementation of payroll and benefits administration.
• Prepare contracts for new employees and renewed employees.
• Prepare offer letters and Induction schedule and HRIS Training for new employees.
• Communicating with staff about issues affecting their performance and work environment.
• Ensuring accurate and proper record-keeping of employee information in electronic and digital format.
• Ensure staff compliance with the Human Resources Manual.
• Any other duties assigned by the line manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Additional training/certification in payroll management is an asset.
• Able to engage in meaningful negotiation and resolution.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and the Somaliland Labor Law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Protecting the interests of all employees.
• Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.

Behavioural Competencies

• Commitment to a high standard of professional performance, integrity, and maturity to remain accountable for results.
• Communicates information effectively.
• Strong ethics and reliability.
• A creative and curious mindset with an active interest in continuous learning, personal and professional growth.
• Builts collaborative relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals from all kinds of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing and verbally with people.

This position is open to both female and male nationals from Somaliland.

The application deadline is September 22nd, 2023.

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be considered. In the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest possible time.

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Application Requirements:

• A detailed CV.
• Cover letter - In your cover letter, please indicate your motivation for the role and state where you heard about this position or saw it advertised e.g. through our website, jobs board, etc.
• An updated list of at least six (6) referees with their names, titles, current email addresses, and phone numbers.
• Essay of not more than 1,000 words outlining the experiences you have gained that makes you the most qualified candidate for the role.

Please click on the link to apply https://pharofoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/97