Human Resources & Administration Officer at RTI – RTI International: (Deadline Ongoing)
Organization Overview
Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. RTI’s Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group (IDG) brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. SG&R will leverage RTI’s experience designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth around the world. Within SG&R, the Global Food Security and Agriculture team is working to strengthen agricultural markets, engage youth and women as critical leaders of the on- and off-farm workforce, and tackle the dual burden of malnutrition around the globe.
Project Description
The purpose of the recently-awarded Feed the Future Rwanda Kungahara Uhanga Akazi (KUA) Activity is to address the problem of insufficient employment opportunities and limited entrepreneurial success for Rwandans. KUA will facilitate capacity development for Rwandans – particularly women, youth, and persons with disabilities – in key technical and soft skills required to participate in a modern workforce and will catalyze new entry and growth of inclusive enterprises. The program will be based in Rwanda.
Position Description
RTI is hiring an HR and Administration Officer on the Feed the Future Rwanda Kungahara Uhanga Akazi Activity. The HR and Administration Officer will be responsible for the administration, coordination and facilitation of HR programs, processes, and operational support services for the activity. They will support day-to-day operations, including logistical arrangements for meetings and workshops, preparing monthly activity plans, and maintaining project files. This position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and will report to the Finance and Administration Manager.
Responsibilities of the HR and Administration Officer include, but are not limited to:
- Provide HR operations support to the project including compensation and benefits management, HR information management, performance management, conflict resolution, HR communications, and personnel file compliance.
- Support employment and recruitment-related activities for national and regional staff.
- Provide support in developing job descriptions, keeping them updated with evolving requirements, and posting job requisitions.
- Conduct in-country recruitment for both long-term and short-term positions by drawing on RTI’s database of technical experts and by leveraging recruitment networks.
- Be part of the Operations Start-Up team to support processing of documentation for onboarding full-time positions, STTA contracts, regulatory filings, etc.
- Participates in the development and implementation of administrative procedures for the efficient operations of the project.
- Handle arrangements for meetings and workshops i.e., preparation of training materials, request for workshop supplies, arrangement of travel and lodging accommodation of participants and staff, request for cash advance, as applicable and necessary.
- Assist the project and staff in organizing official business appointments.
- Assist in the collection/collation of data or information needed in the preparation of reports, as necessary, including collection and encoding of Attendance Sheets.
- Establish and maintain an efficient filing system of project documents specific to the project according to the established filing system.
- Coordinate the timely processing and payment of all staff travel claims, vendor and supplier payments and other transactions with Finance.
- Maintain a database of all incoming and outgoing communications; handle shipping/ mailing/ delivery of outgoing communications.
- Receive telephone calls and perform reception duties, as needed, in a professional and courteous manner.
- Prepare monthly activity plans that detail all activities and necessary resources needed for monthly activities in the field.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required qualifications, skills and competencies
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree and 1 year of work experience.
- At least one (1) year of experience supporting or leading HR and/or administrative work for international donors preferred.
- Knowledge of local labor law.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong ability to work independently and across technical and operational teams.
- Demonstrated team player with effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
- Verbal and written fluency in English
- Strong organizational, communications, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
As a global employer of choice, RTI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and the communities and markets where we serve our mission. We value diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTI policy.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available here.
Ethics Notice: No one at RTI may ever demand payment for anything of value in exchange for anything related to the hiring process (including, for example, for applying for, interviewing for, or receiving any offer of employment). If any such request is made, please report this request confidentially to RTI’s Ethics office at HRethics@rti.org. Any payment made will disqualify any applicant from future employment at RTI. Please only use the HRethics@rti.org email address to report ethics concerns; any job applications sent to this email address will not be processed.
RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world. For more information, visit www.rti.org.
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