Human Resources Manager Afghanistan

NRC is looking for a motivated and collaborative leader to join the team in Kabul, Afghanistan as a Human Resources Manager. If you are someone who enjoys leading and inspiring large and diverse teams; is an effective communicator with good conflict management skills; and has a strong background in employee relations and reward management, then this is the role for you!

What You Will Do

· Labour Law and Tax compliance.

· Recruitment of national staff, in accordance with procedures.

· Induction, including Code of Conduct and Anti-corruption guidelines.

· Standard operating procedures quality control in all HR Functions.

· Staff capacity building, training, and support in accordance with capacity gaps and training needs.

· Salary review coordination and implementation.

· Performance appraisals oversight.

· Payroll oversight.

· HR analytics and reporting.

· Office management.

· Administrative systems and procedures development and implementation.

What You Will Bring

· Senior Human Resources Management experience in a humanitarian/recovery context.

· Advanced degree, or similar qualification.

· High risk, insecure, opaque, complex, and volatile context exposure.

· English fluency, both written and verbal. Knowledge of the local language (Dari or Pushto).

What Makes This Position Attractive?

· The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is complex, protracted, and worsening. The country is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis with a risk of systemic collapse and human catastrophe.

· This is an opportunity to contribute to the protection and assistance of vulnerable and crisis-affected women, girls, boys, and men. NRC Afghanistan is one of the leading humanitarian response agencies (particularly for Afghans forced to flee), maintaining a presence of 12 offices and over 1,000 staff in 14 provinces across the country.

· Meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. NRC Afghanistan meets immediate humanitarian needs, prevents further displacement, and contributes to durable solutions.

· Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.

What We Offer

· Kabul, Afghanistan duty station.

· 12-month contract duration.

· 20% travel, approximately.

· Grade 9 in NRC’s Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

· NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

· We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

The full Job Description can be found on our website.