Job Summary:

The HR Officer will be responsible for providing HR support for the activity. The HR Officer will provide day-to-day HR support, focusing on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and administrative tasks.  

This position will be based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and will report to the Finance and Operations Manager. 

Position is contingent upon award and funding. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides HR operations support to the project including compensation and benefits management, HR information management, performance management, conflict resolution, HR communications, regulatory filings, and personnel file compliance.  

• Organizes and manages recruitment processes for full-time and STTA positions including finalizing job descriptions, advertising vacancies, screening candidates, scheduling and participating in interview panels, and processing documentation for offers and deployment.  

• Reviews, disseminates, and ensures full compliance of HR policy guidelines and country employee handbooks in tandem with local labor laws, USAID rules and regulations, RTI policies, values, ethics, procedures, and strategies.  

• Ensures the effective onboarding of newly hired staff and facilitates ongoing training as appropriate.  

• Advises project leadership and staff on effective talent management practices, including RTI’s Dynamic Development program.  

• Delivers and supports employee engagement and motivation activities.  

• Supports benchmarking of compensation.  
• Conducts exit interviews.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience, Master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of HR policy, local labor laws, and the rules and regulations of donor-funded organizations; experience on USAID projects strongly preferred.  

• Familiarity with international development systems and policies. USAID experience preferred.   

• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and cultural sensitivity.   

• Strong writing and presentation skills with ability to communicate well within and across diverse groups and perspectives. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.   

• Advanced fluency in English required. 

• Ability to work throughout Papua New Guinea, travelling as needed. 

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60