Human Resources Specialist

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Human Resources Specialist for a recently-awarded 5-year USAID supply chain and pharmaceutical management project in Ethiopia. The purpose is to provide comprehensive technical assistance to strengthen the health supply chain and pharmaceutical services in select geographic areas in Ethiopia, both of which are cornerstones to achieve critical life-saving priorities.
 

MSH is a mission-driven, global nonprofit advisory organization that provides governments, health organizations, and the private sector with the strategies, tools, and management support to deliver high-functioning health systems effectively and efficiently. For more than 50 years, we have focused on the people at the heart of the health system - from health ministries to communities, private sector to civil society - in each environment in which we work, serving as trusted advisors to make foundational changes that support the whole health system. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with countries and communities, MSH helps to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by building strong, resilient, sustainable health systems.

About the Role

The HR Specialist is responsible for the onboarding process, HRIS management, and providing overall administrative, logistical, and coordination support to the Country team. They support the F&A Director and assist with the coordination of activities initiated by and pertaining to project offices. The HR Specialist is responsible for a full range of duties including, but not limited to: processing employment letters and terms of assignments, updating the HR database and creating reports, preparing correspondence and presentations, and acting as a resource person for answering HR inquiries. The HR Specialist will be involved in additional HRM projects, as requested. The HR Specialist is aware of and adheres to human resources-related laws and regulations and with MSH’s Procurement Integrity standards. They handle information and documents relevant to human resources with a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or equivalent relevant education 

Experience:

• At least 3-5 years relevant working experience

Knowledge & Skills:

• Basic knowledge of employment legislation

• English fluency and strong administrative, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients and consultant’s environment

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, execute tasks efficiently and is proactive

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, and attention to detail. 

• Advanced computer skills in word processing, database, presentation, organizational chart and spreadsheet applications; Microsoft Office preferred, along with ability to learn new software packages

• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.

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