Global HR Adviser – Contract Management (Internals Only)

An exciting opportunity to head up the NRC’s Global HR Adviser – Contract Management. 

What we are looking for       

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, experienced, and dynamic Global HR Adviser – Contract Management.      

More About the Role.     

The Global HR Adviser – Contract Management will play a pivotal role in overseeing a broad range of activities, including policy development and implementation, contract administration, and document management. This position will also involve seamless cross-functional collaboration with both internal and external teams, providing essential support to international staff. The Global HR Adviser will drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. Reporting to the Head of the Shared Services Centre, this role will lead a dynamic team that includes a dedicated team lead and a group of expert HR advisors, all working together to deliver exceptional HR solutions on a global scale. 

 What you will do       

• Ensure compliance and adherence to NRC policies, procedures, tools, minimum standards, personal data protection rules as it relates to international contracting. 

• Adhere to service level agreements with all relevant NRC stakeholders. 

• Identify risks and report any deviation related to medical vetting and contractual procedures. 

• Act as an Advisor for all compensation and benefits related queries; contractual queries; employment documentation queries, medical clearance queries  

• Respond to ad hoc requests and manage all communication sent to the Recruitment Centre. 
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Please download the detailed job description   to learn more about the position.        

  What you will bring      

• Work closely with recruiting teams and relevant HR colleagues to obtain timely information for the preparation of international job offers and contract extensions. 

• Initiate, monitor and follow-up on pre-employment processes in accordance with NRC requirements. 

• Create MedFit profiles and initiate MedFit requests for new staff and their dependents where relevant. 

• Input bio-data information, project code, insurance and payroll details for each employee prior to issuance of the contract, to ensure accuracy in pension processing, accuracy in cost allocation and registration in the insurance scheme. 

• Provide payroll with information regarding employees’ contract, allowance and location changes and other relevant documents to ensure correctness in payroll processing. 

What we offer       

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya. 

Contract: Open Ended 

Travel:5%     

Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s  salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.     

NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.       

We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels.       

You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.       

 Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC       

 Important information about the application process       

“To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace”      

When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.       

Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.       

Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.       

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.   

All nationals are open to apply      

Why NRC?        

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.       

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