Hiring Organization: Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS)
Job Title: Senior Human Capital Development Expert
Reports To: Human Capital Development Division Manager
Job Category: Human Resource and Recruitment, Social Science and Community
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Ethiopia
Salary: As per the organization salary scale
Posted Date: 1 hour ago
Application Deadline: January 8, 2026
About Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS)
Established in 1935, ERCS is one of the oldest and largest humanitarian organizations in Ethiopia.
Provides emergency response, ambulance and first aid, family reunification, essential drugs, water and sanitation, and other humanitarian services.
Implements disaster risk reduction and resilience-building programs in food security, climate change adaptation, livelihood diversification, and institutional capacity building.
Operates through Regional, Zonal, Woreda, and community-level Red Cross structures.
Works in partnership with the Ethiopian Government, IFRC, ICRC, partner National Societies, volunteers, and communities.
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Human Capital Development Division Manager, the Senior Human Capital Development Expert leads and coordinates capacity building activities across the Society.
Contributes to policy formulation, systems improvement, organizational development, and human resource development strategies.
Participates in capacity building assessments, HRD strategy development, and organizational development studies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Promote a learning-oriented organizational culture in collaboration with the Human Capital Development team
Participate in planning and implementation of staff development and systems improvement activities
Contribute to development and revision of manuals, policies, procedures, and systems
Identify system gaps and recommend solutions in collaboration with relevant work units
Support development and implementation of HR training and development policies and frameworks
Ensure capacity building components are integrated into projects, programs, and annual plans
Prepare, review, and implement leadership and staff competency frameworks
Conduct training needs assessments and design strategic staff development plans
Plan, organize, facilitate, and monitor leadership and staff training programs at HQ and branch levels
Design and implement human development initiatives including on-the-job and long-term training
Participate in action research, coaching, mentoring, peer learning, and organizational culture change initiatives
Promote teamwork, internal communication, and horizontal integration across the organization
Document best practices, success stories, and lessons learned in capacity building
Support integration of appropriate technologies to enhance organizational efficiency
Participate in performance management system development and improvement
Promote innovative learning approaches such as e-learning and knowledge resource centers
Participate in organizational assessments and capacity development planning
Support development of HR management, appraisal, and reward systems
Develop capacity building materials and facilitate tailored training and technical assistance
Facilitate networking and stakeholder experience-sharing events
Strengthen coordination and interaction between Head Office and Branches
Lead capacity building initiatives for governance and volunteers at branch level
Support branches in program design, resource mobilization, reporting, and M&E
Conduct exit interviews and analyze staff turnover issues
Provide ongoing support for staff skills and capability development
Support competency-based curriculum development and implementation
Work with the M&E team to assess training impact and post-training follow-up
Perform other related organizational development duties as assigned
Qualifications
Second or First Degree in one of the following fields:
Pedagogical Science
Social Work
Sociology
Social Anthropology
Social Psychology / Applied Psychology
Public Administration
Management
Political Science & International Relations
Regional and Local Development Studies
Development Studies
Experience
6 to 8 years of relevant work experience
3 to 4 years of experience in a senior-level position
Required Skills
Human Resources Management
Capacity building and organizational development
Leadership and coordination skills
Strong communication and analytical skills
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application using the online employment application form.
