Job Title: Human Resources Manager 

Duration: Long-Term  

Reporting to: Deputy Chief of Party-Operations, or his/her designee  

BACKGROUND 

The Jordan Economic Reform Activity Task Order 1 is a 5-year program funded by the USG. ERA works with the government of Jordan, in coordination with the private sector and stakeholders, to prioritize and implement economic reforms to enable economic growth.

POSITION DESCRIPTION   

Working closely with the DCOP-Operations, the Human Resources Manager shall be responsible for ensuring smooth functioning of the project’s human resources department and ensure compliance with USG regulations and local labor laws. Key tasks include human resources duties as required below.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Implement the recruitment and staffing needs of ERA in compliance with Chemonics and USG guidelines
• Draft approval requests in compliance with USG guidelines
• Develop and maintain confidential personnel files for all CCN/local staff in electronic and hard-copy format including but not limited to employment agreements and modifications, policy manuals, personnel trackers for all CCN staff
• Schedule interviews and lead interview panels; provide feedback to all interviewed candidates and prepare the interview evaluation sheet
• Ensure project compliance with local labor laws by conducting regular audits and keeping updated on local labor laws and HR best practices
• Manage verification of biodata forms, preparation of offer letters and submission of approval documents; ensure all recruitment documents are properly maintained in the project’s hard copy and electronic files
• Lead monthly timesheet submission for all staff with relevant backup documents and submit to Finance for payroll processing
• Manage annual assessment process and ensure procedures are communicated and followed, from the initial performance reviews, to ensure periodic supervisor-supervisee conversations are happening to the formal annual performance evaluations process  
• Serve as subject-matter expert in HR management and advise on HR actions to mitigate risk and protect the project and Chemonics
• Manage the periodic analysis and improvement in human resources strategies, policies, and practices to support a dynamic team.
• Serve as the primary point of reference in the project office for interpreting company’s HR policies, ensuring consistent application and providing clear guidance to managers and employees that are compliant with local labor law.
• Along with home office advise supervisors on appropriate corrective actions for employee performance or conduct issues, ensuring recommendations are fair, policy-aligned, documented and considering employee rights, company values and standards, as well as local labor law.
• Contribute to and/or lead as assigned periodic planning documents, progress, and impact reports.
• Operate with integrity and assurance of confidentiality, commitment to excellence, compliance with all USG rules and regulations, contractual requirements, and Chemonics policies, systems, and values
• Experience assessing staff capacity and identifying training needs for continual professional development of junior staff preferred
• Experience developing professional development and training programs preferred.  
• Other HR-related tasks as assigned by his/her supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of discipline required   
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a project human resource’s role   
• Experience working with USAID implementers and/or donor programming strongly preferred    
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with culturally diverse staff, respectfully facilitate and navigate complex situations in a manner that promotes trust     
• Demonstrated track record of maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity while promoting a transparent and engaging work environment  
• Detail-oriented, proven organizational and coordination skills  
• Demonstrated application of problem-solving skills  
• Knowledge of Jordan's operating environment is strongly preferred, especially labor law, ability to interpret local labor laws, and previous experience interacting with labor counsel preferred  
• Fluent Arabic and English required (strong oral and written communication skills)   
• Good knowledge of Human Resource management concepts, best practices, theories  
• High level of integrity and confidentiality  
• Attention to details, high degree of accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own or others work to ensure quality.  
• Strong problem solving and conciliatory skills  
• Ability to lead and manage projects independently from start to finish.  
• Strong commitment to Chemonics values including integrity, be able to exemplify and effectively communicate Chemonics’ culture and values  

LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT   

The Human Resources Manager will be based in the project’s office in Amman, Jordan.