Human Resources and Administration Advisor

Assignment Type:

Canadian International Volunteer

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only

Assignment ID:

VA-106223

Assignment Title:

Human Resources and Administration Advisor

Partner:

Jordan Youth Innovation Forum

Country:

Jordan

Duration:

4 to 12 months (flexible)

Time Commitment:

Full-time

Assignment Context

Are you passionate about youth empowerment globally? Do you have human resources skills to share?

As the Human Resources and Administrative Advisor with Jordan Youth Innovation Forum in Amman, Jordan, you will strengthen staff capacity in the onboarding, orientation, screening and selection of staff. You will also assist in developing internal human resources policies, guidelines and protocols. 

Apply today to have an impact in inclusion, equality, and empowerment for women in Jordan !

Roles and Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the team, assist in posting job opportunities openings on various platforms, review resumes and applications and support in the screening process and scheduling of interviews
• Prepare new hire packages, assist in the onboarding process and with the coordination of orientation sessions of new employees
• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records
• Assist in drafting internal communications related to human resources policies resources policies or announcements
• Support in organizing training sessions and workshops
• Assist in tracking employee training and development activities
• Provide administrative support to the human resources team as required, to strengthen the organization to address issues of gender and social inclusion in scaling up of knowledge production to increase awareness about environment 
• Ensure that a gender equality lens is consistently applied in the execution of all activities
• Support partners to empower young women and promote a culture of gender sensitive representation in all activities and program benefits
• Participate in pre-assignment training
• Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment
• Set up a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the WUSC fundraising platform and share it in your networks. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training and support to achieve the fundraising goal
• Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.

Experience and Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal   
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Arabic considered an asset 
• Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise
• A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering
• Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
• Experience living and working internationally considered an asset
• Written and oral fluency in English.

Partner Description

Jordan Youth Innovation Forum is a Private Non-Governmental Organization founded in 2007. They work on empowering youth to increase their active participation in the development process, building a community of young entrepreneurs capable and inspired.Jordan Youth Innovation Forum’s efforts are beyond national levels, targeting youth inclusively from the Middle East North African regions, as well as refugees, which stems from one of our core values; Equality and inclusion. They work on creating opportunities for youth through local and international development projects, embracing their abilities and potentials. Additionally, Jordan Youth Innovation Forum forms alliances with local youth organizations building their capacity to serve youth.

Support Package

• Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
• Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers
• In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment
• Language training in country of assignment, where required
• Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance
• Airfare to and from the assignment country
• Visa/work permit
• Pre-departure medical exam
• Health insurance
• Vaccinations and antimalarial medication
• COVID-19 PCR testing
• Criminal record verification
• Vacation leave entitlement
• Debriefing after completion of assignment
• An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

WUSC’s Safeguarding Policy

WUSC’s activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff, volunteers, representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility, respect, honesty, and professional excellence and we will not tolerate harassment, coercion and sexual exploitation and abuse of any form. Successful applicants will be required to sign off on the WUSC Code of Conduct and the Self-Disclosure Form. International and national volunteers will also be required to submit a criminal record verification.

WUSC is a signatory to the Cooperation Canada Leaders’ Pledge on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct. The pledge represents the shared commitment as Canada’s global development and humanitarian leaders to ensure the full implementation of practices and policies that will protect and respond to our own staff, volunteers and the communities we serve. We are committed to creating safe and respectful workplaces and programs that promote gender equality and are free from gender-based violence, including by addressing and responding to all abuse of power, holding people to account, and protecting the vulnerable. Read the full pledge.