The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and whenever possible for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization.
Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
Overall purpose of the role:
To provide Human Resources and administrative assistance to DRC staff, in compliance with DRC's
and local guidelines and procedures
Geographic scope:
This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the
country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action
plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations
while overseeing country activities.
Main responsibilities:
General Human Resources tasks:
Advise and assist management and employees in Human Resources related issues and concerns
Review Human Resources processes and suggests improvements
Recruitment and contracts:
Support with all phases of recruitment
Draft new and renewed contracts and other personnel-related issues with special attention to
compensation and benefits
Prepare and update briefing/induction packages for new staff and oversee/coordinate the induction
process:
Compensations & benefits:
Review the staff payrolls provided by out external accountancy services, and ensure onward
submission to finance department
Ensure that all relevant deductions are effected on a monthly basis
Prepare, advice and oversee staff leaves and absences.
Prepare and submit required reports on a monthly basis for auditing purposes
Ensure that records of all Human Resources related information is kept and sent on timely basis to relevant parties
Focal point for the liaison with Health Insurance Company on all related issues
Development, people planning, recruitment and well-being
Ensure that the performance appraisal process is conducted, and that there are learning and
development opportunities available to the employee
Assist in inducting training on Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, etc. as needed
Assist in people planning activities (e.g. ensure job descriptions are in place for all roles)
Assist or drive people well-being initiatives
Administration:
Assist the Head of Services in the management of administrative tasks of Mexico City office
Coordinate the organization of field visits for external visitors in terms of housing and transport
Ensure than onboarding and exit procedures are made for all staff in coordination with Logistics and Safety Department
Support the international staff on coordinating the arrivals, end of missions and housing
Support on visas and work permits to the reallocated staff and the international staff
Required experience and competencies:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Human Resources management, and/ or administration
Technical skills in managing compensation and benefits.
(I)NGO experience is preferred
Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience using an online system for recruitments
