HR Manager

Job Purpose: The HR Manager is responsible for implementing strategic and day-to-day HR functions in Concern Worldwide Ethiopia. This role ensures that HR staff and managers deliver best practices in personnel management and positions Concern Ethiopia as an employer of choice within the INGO sector. Key areas of responsibility include recruitment, retention, employee development, learning, equity, employee relations, performance management, and HR planning. The HR Manager ensures legal compliance, protects the organization, maintains its reputation, and instills standards and practices that reinforce Concern as a truly equal opportunities employer.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Human Resources Management:

• Manage professional and consistent recruitment practices to attract and retain high-caliber candidates
• Establish and maintain effective HR systems, regularly monitored and reported to the CMT
• Ensure talent is effectively managed and high performers are retained through performance management, monitoring contract end dates, and development opportunities
• Support line managers in encouraging team development and growth
• Manage HR administration in a legally compliant and confidential manner
• Ensure data protection and maintain high-standard personnel records
• Champion safeguarding policies, including the Code of Conduct and Programme Participant Protection Policy
• Embed Concern’s values into the organizational culture
• Support managers in responding to employee issues
• Ensure personnel policies align with Ethiopian legislation
• Work with HR Coordinator on salary and benefit revisions
• Monitor Performance Development Reviews (PDRs) of HR staff
• Support field HR Officers through visits and guidance
• Conduct exit interviews and monitor feedback
• Ensure staff changes are communicated to payroll
• Manage induction and onboarding processes
• Promote gender balance initiatives and address gender gaps proactively

Responding to Emergencies:

• Actively participate in emergency responses as required
• Comply with Concern’s health, safety, and security guidelines during emergencies
• Uphold Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4) and Code of Conduct

Safeguarding:

• Report concerns appropriately and follow local safeguarding structures
• Reduce risks of abuse, harm, or neglect in programs
• Document safeguarding concerns accurately and maintain proper records

Accountability:

• Promote community participation and consultation in project cycles
• Ensure Complaints and Response Mechanisms (CRM) are functional and accessible
• Disseminate information about CRM, safeguarding, and staff expectations to program participants and communities

Gender Equity:

• Ensure staff understand and apply gender mainstreaming tools
• Coordinate with Gender Equality Coordinator on budget planning and implementation for gender mainstreaming
• Integrate gender considerations across program cycles and M&E plans
• Ensure quality reporting on gender mainstreaming

Other Duties:

• Perform other HR-related duties assigned by the line manager to achieve program objectives

Educational Qualification:

• Degree or equivalent in HR Management or related fields; advanced specialized qualifications preferred

Experience:

• 4–6 years of relevant HR experience, including at least 1 year in a management or advisory role
• Strong technical knowledge in HR management and people development

Core Competencies:

• Managing Yourself – Self-awareness, time management, and personal effectiveness
• Planning and Decision-Making – Strategic and operational planning abilities
• Leadership – Ability to inspire, manage, and develop teams
• Creativity and Innovation – Proactive problem solving and process improvements
• Communication and Working with Others – Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and collaboration skills
• Influence, advocacy, and networking
• Delivering results and change management

Skills Required:

• Computer / Software / It / Data
• Hr / Public / Admin