USAID RevGro project – HR аnd Recruitment Manager

ACTIVITY BACKGROUND

The USAID/Ukraine Revenue and Expenditure Governance Reforms Operationalized (RevGRO) Activity, implemented by DAI Global LLC, will promote fiscal resilience, transparency, and accountability by enhancing state revenue generation and financial management in Ukraine. This will be achieved through the Activity’s three objectives: Increased national revenue through support to tax and customs policy, administration, and institutional reforms; Strengthening public investment management, expenditure management, and audit in line with international standards; and enhancing civic oversight and private sector engagement and fiscal policy.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Human Resources (HR) and Recruitment Manager supports the project team in all activities related to Human Resources according to DAI’s policies and procedures and USAID requirements. S/he leads DAI recruitment and staffing of long-term employees and short-term consultants.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify qualified candidates, invite, and encourage prospective candidates for employment. Screen candidate in collaboration with the hiring unit, short-list the ideal candidates; participate in interview, and make hiring recommendations; inform short-listed candidates for test/interviews and the final result; notify applicants of results of selection process and prepare job offers; check references and suitability of applicants before making the offer; discuss recruitment policies with superiors to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programs; ensure transparent and bias free recruitment process.
• Ensure recruitment is compliant with the DAI policies and procedures as well as USAID requirements and Ukrainian laws.
• Provide applicants and new hires with information about the job including hours and pay, tasks, responsibilities and working conditions.
• Plan and deliver training sessions with regards to human resources.
• Establish calendar and process for completing annual and probationary employee performance evaluations. Train supervisors charged with conducting evaluations of staff members in their units and monitor compliance with the process. Track and notify managers when annual appraisals are due – managing any resulting staffing change requests and contract amendments – ensuring that policies and procedures are followed according to the Personnel & Policy Manual.
• Establish and maintain a database of all employee contracts with dates of contract start, termination and dates and information on starting salary and increases; coordinate and supervise preparation of employment agreements for all the Activity´s staff.
• Assist in updating personnel and policy manual, review and/or advice on policy change, dissemination, and implementation of new policies from HO or management.
• Ensure all documentation is provided to departing staff including exit orientation, return of all project properties to relevant departments; assist in drafting termination letters (when needed) and orient departing employees on benefits they are entitled to.
• Enter HR data into Technical & Administrative Information System (TAMIS) and generate required reports.
• Ensure accurate recording of office personnel and pay records, including, but not limited to, leave taken and available, and advise the Director of Finance and Operations of the status of such issues on a monthly basis.
• Supervise/Manage maintenance of all staff timesheets, prepare monthly timesheet report to finance including leaves taken, changes in status, increases or transfers for the payroll.
• Establish and maintain system for personnel files.
• Establish and maintain a complete set of Organizational Charts, update and distribute them regularly to key staff within the project.
• Organize team building activities with the staff to promote teamwork. As well as other types of activities that promote a cordial and results-oriented work environment.
• Manage all closeout related duties for Human Resources throughout final project closedown.
• Supervises the HR Officer.
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• At least eight years of prior experience in Human Resources, including recruitment, negotiation, employee performance management, and compliance.
• Prior experience working on USAID or other donor-funded projects is strongly preferred.
• Professional proficiency in writing, speaking, and reading English and Ukrainian is required.
• Computer literate with e-mail, word processing and spreadsheet experience.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Possesses training and/or work experience in problem solving, leadership, and conflict management.
• Excellent communications and personnel management skills and ability to relate to people at all levels of an organization and of different multi-cultural backgrounds.

Application Link: https://fs23.formsite.com/OLJTgx/nqcfsmwxl6/index 

Application Instructions: Select the position in which you are interested in applying for, fill out the required information and upload CV. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Please note, due to the volume of applications that we receive and the urgency to fill-up positions only shortlisted applicants will receive notifications on next steps.

About DAI

DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.