Human Resource Assistant – Anbar (INT7747)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role

We are looking for Human Resource Assistant to maintain a fair, equitable and positive work environment for all employees in support of the values and goals of Oxfam in Iraq. In pursuit of this HR Team undertakes to:

Provide professional HR consultation to the Country Programme regarding staffing, organizational effectiveness, training and development, reward and benefits compensation, social justice, equality and related practices

Recruit and hire the most qualified employees by supporting and advising recruiting managers in relation to:

• Actual staffing needs
• Ensuring an effective review process
• Identifying the best and most cost-effective recruitment sources
• Providing a professional interface for prospective employees
• Conducting thorough reference checks
• Establish, administer, and communicate sound policies and practices that treat employees with dignity and equality while maintaining compliance with applicable law, policy and regulation

What we are looking for

Our next Human Resource Assistant will require:

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related fields.
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Exposure to Iraqi labour law and employment equity regulations.
• Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office and related business and communication tools.
• Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Good written and spoken English, Arabic skills.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s equal opportunity and gender policies.
• Flexibility & adaptability.

Desirable

• Pleasant and courteous personality.
• Efficient and organized.
• Possesses initiative, patience, tact, and able to work with minimum supervision
• Able to work under pressure and in insecure areas.
• Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in your career, to act as key contributor to HR, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields etc, training and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.