The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is a Catholic non-governmental organization that provides services to refugees and forcibly displaced people in more than 50 countries around the world. JRS is a work of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). As specified in its Charter, the JRS’s mission is to support, serve and defend the rights of refugees and displaced people. This mission is rooted in the faith in God which is present at the heart of human history, even in its most tragic moments. JRS collaborates with other organizations and humanitarian agencies with the aim of accompanying people displaced from strength, to provide them with quality services, and to make their situation known publicly in such a way that their rights and dignity are better respected.

2.2 Mission of the position
Guarantee efficient and effective management of local and expatriate JRS staff involved in the JRS operation in Cameroon.

3.RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAIN ACTIVITIES

1. Management of acquisition and departure policies

Carry out fair and efficient recruitment which promotes the hiring of personnel best suited to the positions to be filled

Organize and participate in interviews, and prepare summary reports on the results to facilitate the decision on whether or not to enter into the trial

Monitor all CVs, cover letters, references, salary scales, contracts, including rentals, services, agreements, with a view to JRS interests

Support staff, including completing ongoing quarterly, half-yearly and annual performance reviews;

Determine future staffing needs with relevant projects

Write or update documents intended for human resources (employment contract, internship contract, volunteer or partnership contract, job descriptions, evaluation mechanisms, code of conduct, etc.);

Ensure the signing and termination of contracts

Establish and apply — in collaboration with Project Directors — human resources management policies, standards and procedures for the entire JRS (hiring, training, salary scale, performance evaluations, dismissals, etc.)

Implement and monitor staff social policy (health insurance, subscription to social organizations)

Ensure the description of functions (executives and non-executives);

Plan and monitor local staff leave (annual or sick leave) and ensure the replacement/implementation of a leave binder.

2. Management of remuneration, training and working conditions

Process and distribute payroll

Control and approve payroll statements in accordance with internal procedures

Ensure monitoring of the salary policy so that salaries are distributed fairly and equitably among employees;

Propose and ensure the implementation of bonus systems, transport compensation, housing, etc. .

Determine the present and future needs of staff and different projects;

Ensure the administrative management of projects;

Ensure compliance with schedules and the organization of the office, the application of labor legislation and health and safety rules

Ensure and implement staff health and safety policies;

Participate in technical activity planning meetings with an overview of administrative, financial, material and human resource needs.

Supervise training plans: Program monitoring, results, difficulties

Supervise the evaluation of staff for their best functioning

3. Management of communication, disputes, administration and HR development

Represent JRS in certain negotiations at the request or delegation of the National Director;

Manage disputes between employees and between employer and employees within the JRS;

Plan and lead staff meetings

Create and maintain permanent contact with labor inspectors in order to ensure compliance of HR practices and decisions with Cameroonian legislation;

Participate in the development of the JRS Cameroon plan, strategic plan with its annual and half-yearly workplans and their corresponding budgets;

Participate in the preparation of logistics and materials for meetings, meetings, seminars and possible local or external missions.

Develop and monitor HR policies and procedures within JRS

Organize the archiving and documentation of staff and the HR department

Supervise the development of the activity report and Human Resources optimization proposals

Carry out all tasks assigned by management

6.SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

Practice of labor law, administration of social benefits, employee relations and security
Practice of personnel administrative management
Development and implementation of HR strategy
Practice of HR analytics and development
Practice of training management and GPEC
Practice of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and payroll software
Practice of English and French
Practice of compensation and payroll

SKILLS TO BE
Discretion and diplomacy
Autonomy
Ability to communicate and listen
Organizational ability
Analytical ability
Leadership
Ability to adapt
Resistance to stress
Sense of responsibility
Flexibility and ability to adapt

7.QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION

Professional experience

At least 4 years of professional HR experience in a non-profit and/or international organization. Previous experience with a religious NGO is an important asset. A good understanding of humanitarian activities and international development is important.

Academic/
Professional Training

University degree (BAC+3 minimum) in human resources or a similar field (organizational development, business administration, etc.)