Re-advertised HR Assistant Northwest (INT10124)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role:

Oxfam GB-Iraq Program is looking for Human Resources Assistant to maintain a fair, equitable, and positive work environment for all employees in support of the values and goals of Oxfam in Iraq. In pursuit of this HR Team undertakes to:

Provide professional HR consultation to the Country Programme regarding staffing, organizational effectiveness, training and development, reward and benefits compensation, social justice, equality, and related practices

Recruit and hire the most qualified employees by supporting and advising recruiting managers in relation to:

• Actual staffing needs
• Ensuring an effective review process
• Identifying the best and most cost-effective recruitment sources
• Providing a professional interface for prospective employees
• Conducting thorough reference checks
• Establish, administer, and communicate sound policies and practices that treat employees with dignity and equality while maintaining compliance with applicable law, policy and regulation

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related fields.
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Exposure to Iraqi labour law and employment equity regulations.
• Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office and related business and communication tools.
• Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Good written and spoken English, Arabic skills.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s equal opportunity and gender policies.
• Flexibility & adaptability.

Desirable

• Pleasant and courteous personality.
• Efficient and organized.
• Possesses initiative, patience, tact, and able to work with minimum supervision
• Able to work under pressure and in insecure areas.
• Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam.

Key Attributes

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.