Human Resources Coordinator – LEBANON At Première Urgence Internationale

Fixed-term contract – 7 months

Starting date : 01/08/2024

Localisation: Lebanon (Beirut)

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With its 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale :

Supports close to 6millions beneficiaries
With more than 100Millions € yearly budget
Present in 22countries, on 5 continents

Thanks to the work and commitment of :

More than 2000national staffs
Around 200 expatriates from 45 different nationalities
And 90 employees at HQ

PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity.

Learn more on our history, our values, our areas of intervention.

Focus on our activities in LEBANON

Our mission in Lebanon has been open since 2012. PUI develops its integrated approach with health, protection, food security & livelihoods, and shelter interventions. Furthermore, PUI works on strengthening existing public systems and infrastructure, while also providing direct, emergency support to affected population depending on the local context. Today, the mission is implementing 12 projects.

What about the Human Resources Coordinator ?

As Human Resources Coordinator, you will be responsible for monitoring and updating the Human Resources Policy as required by the Mission and in accordance with national legislation. You will ensure proper management of national human resources of the mission.

For this purpose, you will be responsible for :

HR Policy : You will be responsible for improving and updating PUI’s HR policy on the mission within the legal framework of the country of intervention in this field.
Capacity Building : You will propose capacity-building strategies and retention of national staff.
Management and career : You will manage the administrative management of the national teams as a whole (recruitment, hiring, remuneration, monitoring, evaluation, training, dismissal…).
Organization of work : You will make recommendations and participate in the rationalization and optimization of the human resources of the mission.
Risk Analysis : You will analyse risks related to HR issues, alert and issue recommendations where appropriate.
Administrative and legal management : You will be responsible for monitoring administrative files and will ensure that the status and operation of the mission are in legal conformity with the requirements of the country of intervention.
Administrative management of expatriate staff : You will support the HoM in the HR and administrative management of the mission’s expatriate staff.

The challenges that await you :

In Lebanon, the context is currently unstable, suffering from conflict on southern border areas, as well social and political tensions across the territory due to the ongoing economic & humanitarian crisis the country is faced with. In this role, the Human Resources Coordinator is tasked with overseeing HR operations of three bases, with the support of HR managers and under the supervision of the Deputy Head of Mission Support.

What you will need to succeed

Training

You hold a Bachelor’s or Master‘s degree in HR management or other relevant qualification. A project management training would be appreciated.

Experience

You are strengthened by minimum 2 years of experience in an international NGO or in a technical area. All the better if you have a previous experience in HR or administration-related positions at coordination level, or some knowledge/experience in capacity building and staff training. You already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? It would be a definite asset!

Skills

You master team management and administrative management, Labor Law and Database Salary management. Some knowledge or an experience in capacity building / staff development and a previous experience in volatile contexts or conflict zones would be appreciated.

Qualities

You are able to work independently, to take responsibility, in a proactive approach in order to make proposals and to identify solutions. You have resilience to stress, are diplomatic and open-minded, and are able to integrate into the local environment, taking into account its political, economic and historical characteristics. You have good analytical skills, and know how to manage priorities.

Languages

You can speak English fluently. If you speak French and/or Arabic, it would be a definite asset !

A word from the manager

« As Human Resources Coordinator, you would be joining a highly active and diverse team, supporting the implementation of projects across Health, MHPSS, Protection and Shelter sectors in Lebanon. »

PUI will offer you

**Status :**Employé(e) with a Fixed-Term Contract
Monthly Gross Income : 2 650,00 – 3 130,00 EUR depending on your experience in International Solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI
Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation
Housingin collective accomodation / housing allowance
Daily Living Expenses (« Per Diem »)
**Break Policy :**5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowance
**Paid Leaves Policy :**5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months

Our commitments

Première Urgence Internationale sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.

Première Urgence Internationale applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons. It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter.

Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it.

You recognize yourself in this profile and you adhere to our commitments ? You feel ready to take up the challenge and to join PUI great family ?