Job Vacancy at JSI Research & Training Institute 

Job Vacancy at JSI Research & Training Institute

Job Title: Human Resources and Operations Officer

Company Profile

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), a leader in global health, is nonprofit public health management consulting and research organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world.

Job Description

USAID Advancing Nutrition is USAID’s flagship multi-sectoral nutrition project, led by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), and a diverse group of experienced partners. Launched in September 2018, USAID Advancing Nutrition implements and provides technical support to nutrition interventions across sectors and disciplines for USAID and its partners.

The project’s multi-sectoral approach draws together global nutrition experience to design, implement and evaluate programs that address the root causes of malnutrition. Committed to using a systems approach, USAID Advancing Nutrition strives to sustain positive outcomes by building local capacity, supporting behavior change, and strengthening the enabling environment to save lives, improve health, build resilience, increase economic productivity and advance development.

From 2020 – 2023, USAID Advancing Nutrition will provide technical support and assessment services to advance the Government of Ghana’s efforts to improve equitable delivery of quality services that promote household resilience and early childhood growth and development. Technical services provided through USAID Advancing Nutrition will strengthen national and local government planning  in Northern Ghana and stimulate the development of multisectoral solutions most pressing food security and nutrition problems. The portfolio will encompass activities funded by USAID/Washington as well as the USAID Mission to Ghana.

SUMMARY

The Human Resources (HR) and Operations Officer will manage the day-to-day human resources duties including file management, recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, orientation, and performance management. They will also support (and sometimes lead) the procurement of goods and services including event venues, local consultants, office supplies, and other goods and services necessary for project implementation. The HR & Operations Officer will also support logistics for project events, trainings, and meetings, and will oversee the day to day duties of local and international travel.

The HR and Operations Officer will report to the Chief of Party. This position is based in Tamale.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Human Resources

• Ensure USAID Advancing Nutrition adheres to the JSI Local Hire Employment (LHEM) and that all personnel information is kept and documented in accordance with LHEM;
• Lead and oversee recruitment, onboarding, and orientation with oversight from the Chief of Party.
• Coordinate with other JSI/Ghana projects to ensure fair and equitable implementation of benefits and welfare administration, employee relations, and JSI/ Ghana branch policies and procedures;
• Oversee the Annual Performance Review process, including any applicable performance improvement plans, and any necessary support to supervisors/managers;
• Assist the technical leads, to identify and initiate new recruitments, including developing job descriptions, advertising, shortlisting, and interviewing for  vacant project positions;
• Collaborate with the technical leads to implement and oversee orientation for new staff members;
• Lead the offboarding of staff who exit, including performing exit interviews;
• Supervise the HR Coordinator;
• Assist the senior management to HR policies/procedures are implemented properly and consistently, in accordance with the LHEM.

Administration (some tasks may be adjusted as additional staff come onboard)

• Provide administrative and logistics support to project events, trainings, and workshops;
• Manage USAID Advancing Nutrition office space and staff comfortability;
• Ensure that administrative files for the office are maintained in a consistent and orderly manner;
• Support the administrative closeout of USAID Advancing Nutrition;
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Chief of Party.

Required Skills or Experience

Education: University degree in business and/or project management.

Required Experience:  Minimum of 3 years’ combined demonstrated experience in a procurement, HR, and/or operational related position for international development projects in the Republic of Ghana,

Required Skills/Experience:

• Working knowledge of HR principles, local labor laws, and benefit administration in the Republic of Ghana;
• Ability to show be discreet and maintain confidential information;
• Dynamic team player with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• USAID experience is preferred.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Language Skills: Written and verbal fluency in English.