Human Resources Focal point
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR EUROPEAN CIVIL PROTECTION AND HUMANITARIAN AID OPERATIONS (ECHO)
ECHO Office in Jordan – Amman
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil protection and Humanitarian aid Operations (ECHO), funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside the European Union. For humanitarian aid, the Commission works with about 200 operational partners, including United Nation agencies, the Red Cross/Crescent movement and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Aid is channeled impartially, straight to victims, regardless of their race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality or political affiliation.
The ECHO Office in Jordan is seeking to recruit one national staff to be based in Amman for the following position of:
Human Resources Focal Point
Ref: HRFP 2023-06
The candidates for this position need to demonstrate the following criteria:
Education:
- A relevant first level university degree or equivalent professional experience.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience at national or international level in the area of human resources.
- Experience in General Administration and Finance is an advantage, as well as experience in preparing activity reports on regular frequency for the management,
- Experience in the management of files with a complex organizational dimension.
- Experience in a non-governmental organization or an international organization is an advantage.
- Very good drafting skills.
- Experience in the use of computers and office automation software (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
Languages:
- An excellent command of English (written and oral).
- A working knowledge of Arabic is essential.
Job description:
The HRFP acts as a contact point for DG ECHO field staff for all matters relating to human resources management, mainly recruitment, training, contract management, staff evaluation and medical coverage. As such he/she contributes to the planning and implementation of all the tasks relating to the management of human resources.
The HRFP responsibilities include the support to offices of the region in which he/she is based. He/she may be requested to cover other offices (permanently or temporarily) for internal reasons or language facility.
The HRFP gives the necessary support to DG ECHO headquarters (HQ) and field offices in the event of a major crisis, unforeseen absence, reorganization/opening of an office, etc. by putting in place a human resources management system in compliance with the rules and procedures of DG ECHO and by monitoring their application.
The HRFP is acting, if necessary, as a floater in the event of DG ECHO intervention in a crisis, and in particular at a launch of project.
The post holder is placed under the direct supervision of the AC (Administrative Coordinator) and works closely with the Human Resource Focal Points (HRFP) in the other Human Resource Management Area under the guidance of the DG ECHO National Staff Correspondent at headquarters.
NOTE: the HRFP role involves significant administrative tasks and responsibilities.
Required Skills:
- Impeccable conduct in service: High level
- Drive for results: High level
- Communication skills: Medium level
- Capacity to work with others: High level
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Medium level
- Leadership skills: Medium level
This is a local position opened to nationals and other residents of Amman with valid work and residence permits. DG ECHO applies a policy of equal opportunities. Our recruitment policy is based on respect for diversity, maintaining the gender balance, as well as the balance between professional and private life, and support for training and developments opportunities.
The contract is initially for one year with the possibility of renewal subject to a 3 months’ probationary period. As an indication, the monthly basic salary is on average approximately JOD 1,931 which corresponds to 5 years’ relevant work experience. The salary will be adapted according to the exact duration of relevant professional experience supported by a work certificate. In addition to this, the employee will also receive other allowances and benefit.
Shortlisted candidates will have to bring the full supporting documentation in original with them during the testing or interview stage in addition to references (including contact details of the HR department and the supervisor) that can be consulted by ECHO. At least one of the references has to include a recent employer.
Interested candidates MUST submit a cover letter, a detailed CV (EUROPASS), academic and employment certificates. Documents should be uploaded through https://www.ats.flexi-personnel.com/jobs until 22/07/2023 midnight Local Time Amman at the latest. The vacancy reference must be clearly indicated in the subject line.
The EUROPASS application and detailed Terms of Reference are available on the EU Delegation’s website http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jordan/about_us/vacancies/index_en.htm as of 05/07/2023.
Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who will not have been contacted by 22/09/2023 should consider that they have not been selected.
The national staff members observe the NS Code of Conduct as published on https://ec.europa.eu/echo/who/about-echo/field-network_en.
Any processing of your personal data will be done in accordance with the applicable EU legislation (Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data. The privacy statement can be found on ECHO website.
https://ec.europa.eu/echo/system/files/2020-01/privacy_statement_recruitment_ns_final_version.pdf
Any form of canvassing, soliciting or influencing will be treated as grounds for disqualification.
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