CCNPSC HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Position is open to all Guinean nationals and those eligible for permanent residence and authorization to work in Guinea

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

The Human Resources (HR) Specialist is a member of the Executive Office (EXO) HR team and is responsible for providing the full range of personnel services and Human Resource (HR) functions to USDH (U.S. Direct Hires), Cooperating Country National Personal Services Contractors (CCNPSCs), Offshore and Resident-Hire U.S. Personal Services Contractors (USPSCs), Third Country Nationals Personal Services Contractors (TCNPSCs) and others (i.e.PASA, ISC, FMA, etc.) The HR Specialist is a key resource for HR practices and is expected to provide guidance and advice on all HR-related matters. The HR Specialist is expected to manage-up in providing informed opinions on office culture, employee motivation and soft skill development. The HR Specialist is the main interlocutor in managing the interagency relationship with State/HR, and other entities at post, as needed. The Specialist provides advanced-level advice on HR administrative and management issues, procedures, and policy, and in planning, directing, and administering HR operations and processes for the Mission. The HR Specialist serves as an advisor and supports the EXO leadership with a variety of complex and sensitive HR issues. The HR Specialist is expected to have significant input on HR relatedICASS relationships and consult with EXO as needed.  The HR Specialist is a key partner providing advice primarily in the areas of employee relations and programs and interpretation of policies and procedures. The HR Specialist is the primary subject matter specialist on all phases of PSC recruitment, contracting, onboarding, personnel management, and performance management. Serve as a key resource to all Mission staff on all employee relations matters including performance management program, salary increases, awards and recognition, training and staff development, benefits, and allowance, leave structure as well as other personnel management programs.

The Job holder is required to perform work-related travel. Or the job holder may be expected to perform work-related travel.

Education: A bachelor’s degree or the equivalent of a four-year US college/university (or equivalency accreditation if a non-US institution) degree in HR-related field (i.e. Human Resources, Business Administration, Communication, Human Services, Humanities, Law, Organizational Management, Psychology, Public Relations, Social Science), is required.

Work experience: A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in human resources administration, management, and negotiations, or a position that requires closely related skills in the following areas: compensation and benefits, employment contracts, financial management, labor laws and regulations, organizational leadership, training and professional development, recruiting or any combination thereof, with a government or non-government organization, the private sector, or within an international or donor organization is required. Note: Additional experience will NOT be substituted for Education.

Language Proficiency: Level IV in English and French is required

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS:  November 11, 2024

HOW TO APPLY:  Interested applicants MUST submit a complete application package which includes:

Ø              A cover letter

Ø              An AID 309-2 form (signed) https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-309-2

Ø              A detailed resume (CV) and

Ø            3 to 5 References who are not family members or relatives.

To ensure consideration of applicants for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line on the cover letter.

All the above-mentioned documents are REQUIRED, must be SIGNED, prepared in ENGLISH, and should be addressed to the attention of the Human Resources Office, USAID Guinea via this email address – conakrypscjobs@usaid.gov

▪        A copy of the Solicitation listing all duties and responsibilities can be found on the  USAID/Guinea websitehttps://www.usaid.gov/guinea/careers  or on the US Embassy website https://gn.usembassy.gov/jobs/

   Due to the number of applications, we receive, only applicants who have been short-listed will be contacted by USAID/Guinea