The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

The IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

The IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.

The IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and Europe. The IFRC also has country cluster support team office delegation and country office delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

The global impact of COVID-19 has already been significant, and it represents the most serious global health threat resulting from a respiratory virus, since the 1918 influenza pandemic. IFRC has been actively responding to the pandemic by focusing on both preparedness and response. The IFRC has launched a global appeal which focuses on preparedness and response across all regions. The IFRC’s Americas’ Region represents a Red Cross in each of the 35 Americas’ countries. The Americas’ Regional Office based in Panama City, Panama has been providing support to Americas’ NS through its Country Cluster Support Teams Offices (CCSTO) and Country Offices (CO) in responding to the COVID19 pandemic.

The IFRC launched emergency appeals and DREF to support the Haitian Red Cross scale up their emergency response efforts to support people who are affected by the present crisis. Outpatient care, disease/outbreak prevention, health promotion, psychosocial support, shelter programs and community engagement and accountability are key components of the appeal. Support for the National Societies and appeals are managed from the America regional officed based in Panama.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.21 miles) has occurred at 13 km south-southeast of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti, as reported by the National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on 14 August 2021, 16:02:56 GMT. Based on the preliminary data, earthquakes of this shallow of depth and magnitude are expected to result in moderate to severe shaking within 245.0 km (152.24 miles) from the epicenter. The US Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami warning that was later rescinded. No tsunami threats are expected.

Early damage assessments indicate that at least 800,000 people could be directly exposed to minor to severe damages, including communication, access, security, loss of livelihoods, infrastructure, and health services could be impacted.
The HRCS has requested support from IFRC. In coordination between IFRC HQ and IFRC Regional Office, this emergency has now been categorized as Orange as per IFRC Standard Operating Procedures. The emergency categorization and scalability will be revised in the next 48 hours.

The earthquake struck during a current political crisis, which is ongoing since the president of Haiti was assassinated on 7 July 2021. In addition, according to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Grace, which formed in the eastern Caribbean the same morning, is on a path toward Haiti with possible landfall on Tuesday, 17 August 2021.

The Human Resources Officer will be based in Port au Prince and report directly to Human Resources Coordinator and holds a technical line to the HR Manager Country Cluster Delegation Port of Spain.

Job Purpose:


This position will be responsible for the support and coordination of various HR processes such as recruitment and counselling, together with the Human Resources Coordinator Haiti Emergency Operation. Also, assist in the development and implementation of procedures, policies and documentation. She/he will be responsible for accountability for administrative processes and standards such as personnel file maintenance, coordination with HR service providers, leave tracking and document management, in close coordination with the Country Cluster Delegation Port of Spain.

Job duties and responsibilities
Recruitment and Selection
- Post all job openings in accordance with staffing regulations.
- Conduct pre-screening of applications and contact candidates for preliminary assessment
- Coordinate assessments (psychometric, written, oral) and prepare interview packages
- Perform background and reference checks in close coordination with Security Focal Point and Finance Delegate in Port Au Prince
- Coordinate the completion of pre-employment medical exams with Staff Health Officer in Port au Prince
- Prepare job offers and respective contracts.
- Coordinate and administer the orientation process
- Verify all employment documents
- Establish and manage personnel files

Manage personnel leaves of absence
- Prepare monthly staff leave and medical disability balances.
- Responsible for leave administration for all employees, which includes creating leave files, computing leave, distributing forms for approvals and maintaining the file.

Policy review and development
- Conduct research and use supporting data in the analysis and evaluation of information for the preparation of policy documents and presentations related to human resource management, etc.
- Continually review current human resources practices, policies, procedures and systems and recommend corrective actions that should be taken to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
- Review job descriptions and revise them annually to ensure compliance and relevance at the local and Federation levels.
- Review and update the organizational chart of the Haiti Delegation.
- Review and update local staff rules and regulations.
- Together with HR Manager Country Cluster Delegation Port of Spain support the job classification system and salary policy review.

Labor/Management Relations
- Support compliance with all labor laws, HR best practices, government regulations and legal requirements.
- Ensure all employee contracts are up to date with terms and conditions that comply with local labor laws and HR best practices.
- Maintain update based on new HR best practices and historical rulings from labor entities.
- Prepare minutes of all disciplinary meetings.
- Update all employee files to ensure submission of regulatory documentation.

Human Resources Information Systems
- Update and maintain accurate information in IFRC's human resources systems.
- Prepare and disseminate reports.
- Update and maintain the Federation's standard human resources document management system.
- Guide and train staff to maximize the use of HR systems, including the learning platform or other face-to-face means of training.

Education





• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Organizational Management


• Certification in Labor Relations or Labor Law


• Certification in Human Resources Management





Experience





• 3 years of experience in a similar role


• 3 years of experience in recruitment and selection


• Experience in policy development


• Experience in employment law, compliance and documentation


• Experience in online human resources recruitment and information systems





Knowledge and Skills





• Expertise in human resources procedures, policies and processes


• Proficiency in human resources management (HRM) and development (HR)


• Proficient in human resources standards and best practices


• Proficient understanding of employee relations


• Proficient in local l Haitian labor law


• Proficient in computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)


• Knowledgeable in handling code of conduct cases





Languages REQUIRED





• Fluently spoken and written English and French

Monday To Friday Schedule
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Position Based in Port au Princr

Subject - HR officer Application

RRHR.Haiti@ifrc.org