Vacancy – Senior Human Resources and Administrative Officer

The Southern Sudan Interactive Radio Instruction (SSIRI) Project is part of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Department of Alternative Education Systems.

SSIRI develops and broadcasts radio programs to improve education throughout Southern Sudan and the Three Areas. The major programs are The Learning Village for primary schools, Learning English programs, and Professional Studies for Teacher. SSIRI is administered by the Education Development Center (EDC) and funded by USAID.

EDC is seeking a Sudanese national to fill the position of Senior Human Resources and Administrative Officer based in Juba.

Job Summary - Human Resources

• Assist in development and review of sound HR policies and procedures that are compliant with EDC standards and Southern Sudan local labor laws; periodically review and ensure implementation of HR policies and procedures in the work place.

• In coordination with the Chief of Party and the Deputy Chiefs of Party, take the lead in the recruitment of all local staff.

• Provide program orientation for all new staff.

• Support managers in the area of personnel management functions (performance management, conflict management, etc.).

• Maintain up-to-date personnel records and provide SSIRI management with timely information on staff.

• Set up and maintain a system to track vacation, sick, and holiday leave. Provide the COP/DCOPs and other managers with information on employee leave balances as needed.

• Administer staff salary and benefits, including staff insurance, and follow up on general staff welfare, security, and safety. Ensure that the benefits package is reviewed on an annual basis and provide recommendations as necessary.

• Ensure that the local staff payroll is up to date and includes all the required information and changes on new, existing, and departing employees.

• In coordination with line managers, ensure performance reviews are conducted in a timely manner.

Administration

• Provide leadership for administrative functions for SSIRI in Southern Sudan and the Three Areas.

• Maintain appropriate record keeping and monitoring systems for all leases and other contracts and ensure that management is kept informed of any pending terminations of leases or agreements needing renewal.

• Ensure all insurance policies are up to date for staff, vehicles, and other items as appropriate.

• Liaise with government officials as required particularly in the areas of visa applications, immigration, work permits, tax exemptions, and security.

Job Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field, preferably human resources, administration, or law; additional training in human resources and/or management is preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in human resources and/or management; work experience with USAID-funded national and/or international NGOs and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is also preferred.

• Proficiency in the use of IT equipment and common software, in particular email, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

• A strong knowledge of the labor laws of Southern Sudan as well as the Government of National Unity.

• Willingness and ability to travel in Southern Sudan.

• Strong English speaking, reading, and writing skills; spoken Arabic is an advantage.

• Initiative, adaptability, strong supervisory and interpersonal skills, well-developed organizational skills, ability to work effectively under pressure, good communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Sudanese nationality required.

Application and Contact Details

Qualified candidates are requested to submit their resume with three work-related references to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. To ensure the timely review of your credentials, please insert "HR Officer" in the subject line of your email. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2009.

We thank all applicants; only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.