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INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN THE DRY AREAS
P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Phone: (963-21) 2213433, 2213477, 2225112, 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105;
E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG
Website: www.icarda.org
Administrator – Resourcing
Human Resources Department
Aleppo, Syria
ICARDA invites applications for the position of Administrator - Resourcing (NPO2 – NPO3 category) at its headquarters in Aleppo.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
The position reports to the Director of Human Resources, and provides technical and administrative support to Director HR in the development and implementation of the following aspects:
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 Strategic staff planning
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 Productivity studies and organization development
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 Change management, with special emphasis on communications
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 Succession planning
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 Research and analytical support for policy reviews
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 Recruitment and Contract management
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 Induction
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 Competency modeling, staff development and training
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 Budgeting and reviews against budget
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 Exit interviews and staff turnover analysis
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 Internal and external reviews and audits
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 Maintaining the resourcing aspects of the HR database

QUALIFICATIONS
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 Bachelors Degree with 6 years experience in related fields. MBA in HR/Marketing preferable
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 Proficiency in written and spoken English to prepare draft reports, analyses, presentations etc.
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 Good written and spoken Arabic
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 Ability to establish effective relationships with management and staff
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 Ability to independently manage correspondence
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 Experience in working with minimum supervision
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 High level of competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other computer applications; database management and filing systems, office equipment; etc.
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 Very effective in team work
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 Ability to be effective under pressure and work long hours
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 Experience in working in an international, multi-cultural environment will be an advantage

The position requires a high degree of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The initial period of employment will be for one year and renewable on an annual basis. Starting salary will depend on relevant qualifications and experience. ICARDA provides 30 days annual leave, a savings scheme, and medical/life insurance and local transport.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Qualified applicants are invited to apply (send curriculum vitae or use ICARDA employment application form (Click here for form in MS Word format or PDF format) quoting NPO/0917/09, to:

  Personnel Office
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 30 November 2009
 

Posted on 22 October 2009
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