Job Title: People and Culture Manager
Hiring Organization: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location: Jijiga, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Category: Social Sciences and Community Service
Application Deadline: November 3, 2025
Date Posted: 2 hours ago
Job ID: 20066
Job Description:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC operates in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities. The IRC helps people survive, recover, and rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
The IRC places a strong focus on gender equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding in both programs and operations, ensuring all clients and staff enjoy equal rights, opportunities, and protection.
Job Overview:
Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator of IRC Jijiga and technical supervision of the P&C Deputy Director of IRC Ethiopia, the People and Culture (P&C) Manager oversees the field P&C department. The role covers all HR functions including talent management, contracts, staff development, onboarding, performance management, grievances, payroll, insurance, HRIS, and benefits administration. The P&C Manager works closely with all field departments and the P&C team in Addis Ababa.
Key Responsibilities:
HR Talent Strategy and Talent Architecture
- Implement IRC’s global HR policies and procedures across the field office.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of IRC personnel policies and ensure compliance.
- Review and recommend updates to national staff policies.
- Promote and uphold the IRC Way: Standards for Professional Conduct.
- Provide professional HR advice to managers on workforce planning, job design, employee relations, and communication.
- Consult with line managers on succession planning and talent retention.
- Provide guidance on recruitment, performance management, career development, and disciplinary processes.
- Ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity principles and labor law.
Talent Acquisition and Management
- Collaborate with the Field Coordinator to assess workforce needs and address human resource gaps.
- Plan and oversee recruitment processes to ensure timely hiring.
- Review job specifications and ensure completeness of personnel requisition forms.
- Guide hiring managers on job descriptions, advertisements, screening, interviews, and reference checks.
- Ensure transparent and fair recruitment processes aligned with IRC policies.
- Oversee onboarding and orientation for new staff, ensuring engaging and effective integration.
- Manage staff exit processes, including exit interviews and transition support.
- Analyze exit interview results and report findings annually to the Addis P&C office.
Supervision and Support
- Manage, coach, and evaluate P&C staff performance and development plans.
- Provide regular training and capacity-building sessions for the HR team.
- Ensure consistency in HR policy implementation across all units.
- Identify skill gaps in the P&C department and recommend training or solutions.
- Collaborate with the Staff Development Manager to assess training needs.
- Support performance management processes and ensure compliance with the IRC’s Performance Management Program (PMP).
HR Service and Administration
- Ensure compliance with Ethiopian labor law and IRC HR standards.
- Review HR documents such as payroll, overtime, back pay, severance, and new contracts before submission to Finance.
- Review HR-related payment and purchase requests for accuracy.
- Maintain an updated field office organogram in Workday.
- Track performance evaluations and HR data for analysis and reporting.
- Oversee the creation and timely issuance of staff letters (promotion, transfer, disciplinary, etc.).
- Ensure all personnel files are complete and securely maintained.
- Maintain accurate HRIS/Workday data and ensure field P&C staff are trained on its use.
- Participate in field office budget proposals, grant opening, and grant closing meetings.
Job Requirements:
Education:
- University degree or master’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
Work Experience:
- 4 years of professional experience for degree holders or 3 years for master’s degree holders in HR or Administration.
- At least 2 years of management experience.
- Experience in HR within the NGO sector is an advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong organizational and management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
- Excellent written and spoken English, Somali, and Amharic.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong representational and coaching abilities.
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Work Location: Jijiga, Ethiopia
How to Apply:
Apply through the IRC careers portal using the link below:
https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/job/Jijiga-Ethiopia/People-and-Culture-Manager_JR00000758?locations=21481910a42110021129a84454160000
Important Notice:
IRC does not request any form of payment during the recruitment process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
IRC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, or disability.
Gender Equality:
IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership and offers benefits that support women’s participation, including parental leave and gender-sensitive security measures.