Organization: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
Position: Human Resources and Admin Officer
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Contract Type: National
Duration: 24 months (with possible extension)
Start Date: August 1, 2025
Travel: Frequent travel within Juba, Torit, and Yambio
SNV is an international non-profit organization working in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia. For over 60 years, SNV has been helping communities to live better lives through work in agriculture, energy, and water systems. The organization focuses on gender equality, inclusion, climate change, and good governance.
SNV believes in fairness, diversity, and respecting all people. These values guide the way the organization works and supports development goals for 2030.
Job Summary
SNV is looking for a Human Resources and Admin Officer to support its team in Juba. The person will work closely with other staff to help recruit new employees, support existing staff, and ensure office operations run smoothly. The officer will report to the Country Operations Officer.
Main Responsibilities
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Recruitment: Handle all steps of hiring, including posting job ads, reviewing applications, planning and conducting interviews, checking backgrounds, and preparing job offers.
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Orientation: Help new staff settle in by guiding them through the induction process.
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Performance Management: Assist with staff appraisals and ensure records are properly kept.
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Staff Benefits: Explain staff benefits and make sure they follow South Sudan labor laws and SNV guidelines.
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Records: Keep HR files and data well organized and up to date.
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Contracts: Help prepare employment contracts in line with SNV policies.
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Payroll Support: Provide necessary details to the Finance team to help prepare accurate monthly salaries and reconcile any issues.
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Communication: Share HR-related updates with staff and respond to their questions.
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Work Permits & Visas: Make sure work permits and visas for international staff are valid or renewed in time.
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Training: Work with managers to identify and organize staff training.
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Travel Support: Book staff flights when needed.
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Exit Process: Guide and document staff exits and debriefings.
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Meetings: Help plan and organize staff meetings every quarter.
Qualifications and Skills
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A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a similar field is preferred.
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At least 2 years of experience in HR and Administration, preferably with an international NGO.
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Good organizational and coordination skills.
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Careful attention to detail.
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Familiarity with HR software such as SAP is a plus.
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Strong English skills (spoken and written).
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Good people skills and the ability to work well with others.
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Good writing skills (contracts, memos, letters).
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Able to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Knowledge of South Sudan labor laws is required.
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