НR Officer

Pact Inc. seeks candidates to fill the position of HR Officer for the USAID/Enhance Non-Governmental Actors and Grassroots Engagement (ENGAGE) activity in Ukraine.

Pact is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and is dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of all employees without regard to gender, race, color, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, disability, or marital status. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Supervisor:  Deputy Chief of Party

Job type: Full time

Duration: one year with possibility of the extension

Pact Overview 

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities. Now more than ever in its 50-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future.

Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development.

About the ENGAGE activity 

 This vacancy is open with the USAID-funded project Enhance Non-Governmental Actors and Grassroots Engagement (ENGAGE) Activity implemented by Pact in Ukraine. 

The purpose of ENGAGE is to increase citizen awareness of and engagement in civic activities at the national, regional, and local level. ENGAGE focuses efforts at both the grassroots level to educate and activate citizens to engage in civic initiatives as well as the national and regional (oblast and rayon) levels to improve organizational capacities, build coalitions, support advocacy and watchdog initiatives. ENGAGE primarily focuses on key democratic reforms and crosscutting themes, such as: anti-corruption, decentralization, government transparency and accountability including electoral processes, inclusive development of persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, intersex and other vulnerable groups, youth, and EU integration. To address citizen demands for anti-corruption reforms, ENGAGE maintains anti-corruption focus on all its program components.

Position Purpose

HR Officer will support the Operational unit on HR tasks. S/he will be responsible for HR issues and ensures its compliance with donor’s rules and regulations, Pact’s policies and Ukrainian legislation. S/he will support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems; providing counseling on policies and procedures; being actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support the project team in recruitment of the local project staff, including developing job descriptions, preparing advertisements, checking application forms, short listing.
• Support hiring and recruitment process ensuring compliance with Pact policies, and local labor laws, in close coordination with DCOP.
• Assist in screening of applications, scheduling interviews. Notify candidates about the results of the selection process.
• Check professional references, verify Biographical Datasheets, prepare draft of the Selection Memo and draft job offers.
• Develop, administer and participate in evaluation of applicants’ tests.
• Coordinate and provide onboarding of new personnel with respect to administrative process and procedures, provide guidance on the project systems and policies.
• Maintain office and local staff medical insurance for Ukrainian offices, reviewing all coverage and making recommendations as appropriate. Ensure quality of insurance services as required by employees.
• Manage collection and verification of necessary documents to be submitted to GDIP; prepare necessary orders and other required documents.
• Actively involved into strengthening the team and keeping the team spirit.
• Assist in standardizing and updating job descriptions, other HR related changes in line with the Global HR priorities.
• Manage employee records in the internal HRIS, HR ADP system and ensuring appropriate/compliant use of this information.
• Provide input for the Country Office HR policies development.
• Maintain employees records according to Pact policy & the Ukrainian legislation including leave and agreement tracker.
• Monitor employees’ leave records, ensure that annual leave requests are submitted to the Finance team on time.
• Collect and check accuracy of staff timesheets.
• Assist in preparation and submission of documents for staff reservation as well as further reporting to relevant authorities.
• Maintain performance management plans, guide the employees through Pact learning and development opportunities including development of training programs.
• Assist in management of termination process, including arrangement of exit interviews, collection of project property and termination documents.
• Supervise IT specialist and coordinate any IT related issues with DC IT department.
• Monitor the implementation of the Security management plan and security protocols, provide security updates to staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Management, Law, or related field and 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) in English and Ukrainian
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively on a wide range of issues.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a complex workload and deadlines.
• Understanding of labor laws and disciplinary procedures
• Independence, and ability to take the initiative and a sense of responsibility.
• Experience in ITA project management and development

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proactive, fast-thinker, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to forge consensus patiently and diplomatically between diverse stakeholders on administrative issues.

To Apply: 

Please send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected] with “HR Officer” in the subject line. The position is open until filled.

Please include at least three contacts of your former supervisors who can provide references for you. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.  

Pact is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and is dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of all employees without regard to gender, race, color, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, disability, or marital status. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.