Recruitment Specialist at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Ukraine is seeking a qualified professional for the Country Office to fill the position of the

Recruitment Specialist (full-time, Kyiv)

(internal SAP code: HR Specialist)

In its role as a highly effective implementing organisation, GIZ is already supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts. The focus is on building municipal and social infrastructure, ensuring reliable energy supplies and strengthening the Ukrainian economy. At the same time, GIZ is supporting the country on its path towards EU accession. It provides advice on necessary reforms and drives the modernisation of public administration. Its decades-long record of cooperation and a network spanning the entire country mean that GIZ is well placed to offer tailored support that is both forward-looking and responsive to citizens’ needs. Around 560 staff work for GIZ in Ukraine, in about 45 projects. The total volume of commissions amounts to some EUR 625 million.

Main tasks:

• advising managers on drawing up requirement profiles and formulates appropriate job descriptions in consultation with them;
• searching for suitable staff in accordance with the requirements for the positions (identifies existing GIZ HR resources in the country and/or region, writes job advertisements and ensures publication in appropriate print and/or online media);
• evaluating applications received and shortlisting candidates on the basis of the requirements or hiring criteria, obtains references, and conducts preliminary discussions;
• organising personnel selection (e.g. applicant interviews) and advises if necessary, on selection;
• notifying unsuccessful applicants, documents the selection process, archives the documentation and enters the data in existing HRM systems (SAP and others);
• determining the appropriate contract based on national labour law and the material and formal conditions;
• drawing up the employment contract on the basis of the standard GIZ contract, local hiring conditions and the contents of the advertisement;
• ensuring proper induction for newcomers for national personnel;
• ensuring that hiring/transfer/termination procedures and documents are being properly
• dealing with different labour-related requests from national staff/managers and provides consulting on different Labour related topics;
• ensuring all requirements and recent updates of Ukrainian Labour legislation are observed;
• is responsible for implementing and complying with GIZ’s national personnel policies and puts in place the corresponding HR instruments and procedures;
• developing human resources instruments and procedures and assists in their implementation;
• is involved into HR processes optimization and automation both with testing and implementation;
• networking with the national personnel help desk at Head Office and the other HR specialists in the region to share experience on good practices.

Requirements:

• BA/MSc in social sciences, university degree in law, economics or sociology (if possible with a focus on HR management) or similar area;
• at least 3 years’ professional experience in a comparable position;
• good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office, Teams);
• familiar with HR procedures;
• experience in advising on HR issues;
• good knowledge of national labour and social law;
• at least upper-intermediate level of English language
• awareness of how to handle HR issues appropriately (confidentiality, data protection);
• proactiveness and ability to work independently;
• very good communication skills and client-orientation;
• stress-resistance and good time-management.

We offer:

• Official employment;
• Salary fixed in EUR, performance-related bonuses and 13th salary;
• Medical insurance, 29 vacation days annually;
• Language classes, hard and soft skills trainings;
• Individual and group psychological support;
• Possible remote and flexible work;
• Meaningful and valuable work, international environment.

Employment conditions

Full-time position with 40-hours working week. The contract duration is 1 year. Prolongation is possible. Starting as soon as possible.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

Application

Application comprising of the candidate’s CV and a cover letter in the English language explaining the motivation to apply until COB 26.01.2024, Friday.

By sending the application the candidate gives the consent for the personal data processing for recruitment processes solely.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

2024-01-12T15:17:01.000 2024-02-12T23:59:59.000 Full time / Повна зайнятість Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH