Are you ready to pursue an exciting opportunity with a progressive humanitarian organisation in a senior management role? Would you thrive working in one of the world’s most challenging humanitarian country, Turkey?
Who are we?
Danish Refugee Council is a leading humanitarian agency pursuing our mandate to protect and promote durable solutions to displacement-affected populations based on humanitarian principles. DRC applies a regional approach with operational presence in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey & Yemen with a Middle East Regional Office. Currently, DRC Turkey has 160 staff, with operating budget of 11 million USD. This position will be based in Antakya, Hatay. The country program focuses on economic recovery and protection projects, with field offices in Antakya, Şanlıurfa, KIlis and Kahramanmaraş.
About the job
This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within Turkey. The role contributes to the development of country Human Resources strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides Human Resources support and technical guidance to the country operations, while overseeing the country Human Resources activities across the portfolio.
Background
Lead and manage Human Resources functions for DRC Turkey.
Provide overall advice, coordination and management to the Human Resources team at the country office and technical Human Resources support to the field offices.
Ensure efficient support to the program in accordance with existing DRC policies and procedures.
Contribute to the overall strategy.
Share strategic Human Resources inputs with the Senior Management Team for informed decision making.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Human Resources Management
o Lead and manage the Human Resources department, including people planning, performance, well-being and development functions.
o Provide technical support, advice and capacity build the Human Resources team.
o Advise and assist managers in Human Resources related issues and concerns.
Recruitment, development and people planning
o Drive and support recruitment and selection activities ensuring compliance with recruitment process.
o Work with senior management team and senior staff on new staff retention strategies and initiatives.
o Ensure proper onboarding process.
o Ensure oversight and consistency in position titles and grades, across all field locations.
o Support staff development activities including promoting the DRC Learning Catalogue.
o Develop/maintain local processes for staff development making use of the DRC Learning Catalogue.
o Assist managers to identify, recommend and approve Learning & Development initiatives for their employees through DRC’s Learning Catalogue.
Performance, well-being and compensations & benefits
o Proactively respond to and manage performance counselling, employee grievances and disciplinary issues as required, with a focus on building manager competency and ensuring that documentation is kept.
o Lead the performance management process.
o Act as an impartial mediator in disciplinary procedures and ensure it is administered in an equitable and fair manner and meets all legal and labor regulations and requirements.
o Lead people well-being and office recreational space initiatives.
o Define and review salary structure in partnership with the Senior Management team and coordinate compensation review process and compensation adjustments.
Human Resources Policies and Support
o Maintain and update Staff Human Resources Handbooks as necessary.
o Proactively pursue continuous process improvement in Human Resources related practices in order to enhance the quality and efficiency of output/delivery.
o Develop and update the Human Resources policies as necessary.
o Work closely with HQ to share information and provide support as required.
Human Resources Administration
o Ensure oversight of relevant lists (e.g. leave) in coordination with managers and field sites.
o Monitor contract end dates and proactively liaise with managers regarding extension or end of contract.
o Coordinate the exit process.
o Ensure oversight and management of work permits.
o Ensure oversight of internal and international travel and necessary insurance.
o Ensure timely updating and renewal of organization registration certificates.
Compliance with Turkish labour laws
o Ensure compliance with the Turkish labour laws.
o Liaise with the legal advisors on all issues related to labour law, to make sure DRC Turkey is working in compliance with the labour laws.
o Work closely with the external consultants to ensure legally complaint payroll and social security payments.
As Manager the post-holder is responsible for the following:
o Accountable for achieving DRC’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility
o Accountable for making significant decisions on what the unit does: its purpose, functions and role, and for making commitments and decisions that require the expenditure of significant unit resources.
o Accountable for people management of direct reports, generally at least 3 employees. This includes hiring & termination, objective setting, probation, performance appraisal, development of staff, managing performance, including poor performance, etc.
o Accountable for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, MOPs, standards, and the advice of technical experts in DRC.
About you
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
o At least (5) years' experience in relevant field, of which at least (2) years in a senior Human Resources management role within an NGO.
o At least (3) years' experience with people management.
o Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or Social Science Degree specializing in Human Resources
o Proven leadership skills and a competence in people management.
o Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge/experience of Human Resources Management principles, concepts & processes.
o Extensive knowledge on local labor law.
o Excellent skills in handling and advising on complex people management issues.
o Experience in developing Human Resources strategies and policies, and driving implementation.
o Experience using an online system for recruitments.
o Robust understanding and knowledge of Turkish labour laws.
o Experience in using HR information system or ERP.
Languages
o Full professional proficiency in English and Turkish
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
· Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
· Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
· Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
· Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
· Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Contract length: (12) months
Start date: January 15th, 2022
Duty station: Antakya (Hatay)
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates or Nationals. This position will be placed at Management (F) band.
How to apply:
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.**
Closing date for applications: December 24th, 2021
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
