Human Resource Officer (Temporary )

Job Description

IFES is seeking a Human Resource Officer, who will be primarily responsible for conducting full cycle recruitment and supporting the transition to a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), as well as providing support to other HR initiatives.
Position Duration: 6 months with the possibility of the position becoming full time. Job Responsibilities: • Conduct full cycle recruiting and employ creative recruiting techniques including internet ad placement and resume searches, referrals, networking and cold calling/direct sourcing of passive candidates; support internal programs related to recruiting.
• Ensure all pre-hire processes and documentation including but not limited to interview feedback documentation, background check and references, equipment and facility/office requests, data entry and other forms are completed in a timely manner.
• Uphold compliance with all legal and professional standards and ensure they are followed during the entire recruitment process (requisition through hiring).
• Support the organization’s transition to the ClearCompany Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Support the implementation and launch of the ClearCompany ATS in line with IFES’ organizational needs and established timelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. HR certification (PHR,SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) a plus.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years of work experience with recruitment/talent acquisition in a fast-pace environment required. Experience with ATS systems. Experience with Clear Company ATS highly desirable. Experience in proposal recruiting, international recruiting highly desirable. Experience in an international NGO context highly desired.

Related Skills or Knowledge: Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret business documents in varying circumstances. High degree of attention to detail and excellent organization skills; proficient at handling high volumes of work and multi-tasking; high degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel required.

Language Skills: English required.

“All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment/promotions and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

IFES takes affirmative action with respect to the employment and promotion of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. IFES will also take affirmative action on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

IFES is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor”

About the Organization

Vision: Our vision is a world in which strong democratic institutions empower citizens to have a voice in the way they are governed.

Mission: The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) supports citizens’ rights to participate in free and fair elections. Our independent expertise strengthens electoral systems and builds local capacity to deliver sustainable solutions.

As the global leader in democracy promotion, we advance good governance and democratic rights by:

• Providing technical assistance to election officials
• Empowering the underrepresented to participate in the political process
• Applying field-based research to improve the electoral cycle

Since 1987, IFES has worked in over 145 countries – from developing democracies, to mature democracies.

“All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment/promotions and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

IFES takes affirmative action with respect to the employment and promotion of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. IFES will also take affirmative action on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

IFES is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor”

“All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment/promotions and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

IFES takes affirmative action with respect to the employment and promotion of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. IFES will also take affirmative action on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

IFES is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor”

“All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment/promotions and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

IFES takes affirmative action with respect to the employment and promotion of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. IFES will also take affirmative action on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

IFES is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor”