HR, Admin & Safeguarding Coordinator (national contract) At Save the Children

The Opportunity

HR, Admin & Safeguarding Coordinator will be expected to provide generalist HR & Admin & Safeguarding support to Northwest Syria Office and dedicated support to partner organizations in capacity building and implementation of safeguarding actions. The role holder will work as part of the HR and Child safeguarding team across the Syria Response Office.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• Qualification in Human Resources/ Business Management/ Administration or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Human Resources (with at least one year in managerial roles)
• Experience within an INGO or similar other organisation working with vulnerable children or with similar experience within Save the Children
• Experience of managing complex child protection/safeguarding investigations and or disciplinary investigations
• Extensive knowledge of Turkish Labour Law and related legislation and issues concerning local labour market
• Ability to prioritize and deliver results against demanding timetables and in the face of competing demands
• Ability to provide remote support and establish supportive relationships and networks
• Advanced working knowledge with MS Office applications (i.e. Word, advanced Excel, Outlook, Teams) with high degree of proficiency and productivity
• Ability to work comfortably and effectively, either at own initiative or under direction
• Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English and Turkish, with experience in working with multicultural teams
• Ability to travel to other work locations of Syria Response Office
• Previous experience working in context of Northwest Syria, experience working with implementing partners and relevant experience in safeguarding is highly desired
• Communication skills (both written and spoken) in Arabic language is highly desired
• Experience of working with HRIS systems such as Oracle, Taleo etc. is an advantage

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector at the pay-grade of the position, transportation allowance as per relevant internal policy and 20 days of annual leave per year.

Position holder will be based in Antakya/Hatay, therefore legal right to work in Turkey is necessary at the time of applicaton.

The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.