Job Description

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com. Project Summary The Rapid Response Activity is anticipated to be a two-year project that seeks to improve stability in conflict affected areas, particularly the northern West Bank. It aims to alleviate grievances, to strengthen communities\' abilities to withstand shocks and stressors, and to provide opportunities for youth impacted by violence and conflict. Managed under the GISR MENA mechanism, the activity will operate to respond to immediate and emergent needs, to improve short-term stability in specific geographic areas that have recently emerged as flashpoints. Please note: Only West Bank-Gaza residents are eligible for this position** Position Summary The Human Resources Assistant (HRA) will be responsible for the Human Resources (HR) department under the project along with the recruitment and selection of staff, and administration of the HR processes for personnel and consultants in conjunction with the Finance and Administration Manager (FAM). The HRA will also develop and implement a plan to strengthen the program\'s organizational culture and provide comprehensive support to all teams. This position will report to the FAM and will be based in Ramallah. Responsibilities Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to strengthen the organizational climate, taking into account best practices regarding roles and responsibilities within the teams; effective communication and prevention of conflict among staff; staff retention and stress management; and effective workload management and occupational health among others. Manage and process the recruitment plan for personnel in coordination with the FAM. Conduct initial orientations and provide induction agendas to members of the team. Maintain and promote a culture of positive communication within the team and develop strategies that incentivize a sense of program ownership. Develop and implement a communication and action plan to resolve personnel conflicts. Provide technical assistance to evaluate personnel performance in relation to their roles in an ongoing basis. Facilitate and develop a plan to build the capacities of local team members. Support the programmatic teams with biodata analysis to hire consultants. Organize and maintain the human resources files. Support the program by advising on matters relating to labor and legal requirements. Perform other tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor. Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in business, organizational development, or public administration required. Minimum three years of experience doing relative work in support of projects required. Experience with USAID or another donor funded projects preferred. Knowledge of local labor law and how it affects program personnel processes required. Ability to work effectively and collegially under pressure in a stressful environment and with colleagues from different backgrounds required. Strong communication, adaptability, problem-solving, service-oriented, and interpersonal skills required. Fluency in Arabic and proficiency in English required. MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants\' and employees\' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer. Reasonable Accommodations MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech\'s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Additional Information Organization: 216 MSI

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