The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking an innovative, dynamic, and multi-skilled candidate to join its office in Accra, Ghana, as a Human Resources professional. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive human resources generalist support to IWMI West Africa Office, including recruitment and induction, to ensure the effective and efficient operations of the human resources function under limited direction and supervision.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide guidance on the application of and alignment with policies and procedures.
- Assist in the implementation of talent management activities including talent acquisition, onboarding, and staff development programs.
- Participate in the implementation of HR policies, procedures, and information management systems or other HR related projects.
- Assemble necessary documentation for accurate preparation of complementary staff contracts (interns and consultants).
- Perform periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
- Coordinate with relevant personnel to update and maintain human resource-related information across relevant platforms.
- Coordinate arrangements for expatriate staff relocation.
- Act as unit focal point for diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, and health and wellness.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and statistics related to regional HR processes and activities.
- Contribute to ongoing review team processes and procedures to ensure efficiency.
- Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of human resources information.
- Aid related special projects as assigned.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant government rules and regulations of Ghana.
- Serve as a point of contact for employees in the Ghana regional office to address their HR-related queries, concerns, and grievances.
- Any other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Essential: Bachelor’s degree in business, social science, human resources, gender studies, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on exposure in a HR environment. (High achieving candidates with less HR experience may be considered and offered a position at the assistant level.)
Desirable: Exposure to Human Resources Information Systems
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of overall human resources functions.
- Meticulous attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office package.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations with tact.
- Ability to take initiative and work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Excellent communication skills in English, proficiency in French will be considered an asset.
Benefits
This is a nationally recruited position and only Ghanaian nationals will be considered. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of three years with the possibility of extension.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply for the position by following the application instructions. Applications will be accepted through (IST) on August 3, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three references. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
IWMI believes in diversity powering innovation, and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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