Senior Human Resource Officer

About RPCO/MRRD:

The Regional Programs (RP) was established in the compound in 2007 as one of the largest rural support program in terms of scope and coverage area, working across the county. The demand for rural development motivated the program management to operate in several sectors that created a stage for diversified activities, whereas all other national programs of the ministry are engaged in their specific sectors. In addition, the Program responds to expressed needs of the rural people, who require various basic services (community based infrastructures) which no other single rural development program has addressed so far. The program development efforts are focused on helping the poor in dealing with many of the risks they face in their lives  – such as unemployment, low house hold income, low agriculture production, poor irrigation systems, lack of accessibility to market, lack of education and health facilities, lack community based disaster risk reduction infrastructures and insufficient potable water.

Under the portfolio of the Regional Programs the Arghandab Integrated Water Resources Development Project (AIWDP) funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB) will improve the availability and use of water resources for irrigated agriculture in the Arghandab River Basin and the Kandahar region. The project comprises 5 outputs: (i) Dahla dam capacity increased; (ii) reliability of irrigation water supply increased; (iii) climate resilient and productive irrigation technologies and practices introduced; (iv) post-farm value chains developed; and (v) capacity in water resource management and use strengthened. AIWDP is a joint project between Ministry Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAIL) and Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW). MRRD will contribute to outputs 1 and 2.

Job Description:

Manages the recruitment process on time and overview the overall process.
Vacancy announcement for all the recruitment in recruitment websites and other resources;
Ensures that talent pools within the database are populated with candidates and that applications in the pools are current and accurate
Supervise/Conducts initial screening of all applications
Undertake specific recruitment activities associated with the recruitment of staff including advertising, application management, interview processes and selection processes.
Preparing HR/recruitment plan monthly/annually.
Proposing panels for the written test and interview in coordination with relevant  departments
Update the staff list in timely basis,
Develop and manage fair and reliable systems to attract the best talent.
Maintain the remuneration database and provide ad hoc reports on compensation and benefits data.
To manage and support the administrative coordination of recruitment in  making sure that the recruitments take place on time and the procedures for it have been applied during the whole process of recruitment
To monitor that the HR filing system, including personnel files; ensuring files are complete, filing is done regularly and files are archived in accordance with ADB and MRRD policies
To monitor the staff employment contracts (extension/termination/etc) and initiate on time actions accordingly to inform the relevant line manager.
Receiving / processing the applications of interns (if any)
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by line Manager.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications/ Experience, Skills & Abilities Required:

The successful candidate should have the following skills, experience and qualification

 Knowledge/Experience:

Five years’ work experience in the field of HR and Management with government departments, NGOs, UN agencies or private sector.
Proper knowledge of HR and Management support
Excellent knowledge of computers programs.
Good writing and speaking skills.

Qualifications/Skills:

Bachelor  degree with 5 years of relevant experience will be preferred in HR in any  relevant faculty & relevant experiences in HR
Excellent speak and write English, Pashto and Dari

Reporting relationships:

Reports to Line manager

Submission Guideline:

Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should submit their applications electronically through vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af
While submitting your applications please mention the Title of the position plus Vacancy Number in the subject of the e-mail; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed you will be asked to submit electronic copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to written test you will be required to present the original certificates. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date of the position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test Note: In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbying for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. Applicants are strongly advised to inform potential supporters of this restriction which shall be strictly enforced.

Please don’t forget to type the Vacancy Announcement Number (1321/019/HRCSD/RPCO/MRRD) in Subject while applying online. Application without vacancy number will not be accepted. 

The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is highly committed to increase women’s participation in government sector therefore women are highly encouraged to apply.

Submission Email:

vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af