Requisition ID: req2967

Job Title: Regional HR specialist-Staff Care

Sector: Human Resources

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Jordan-Amman - Shimesani

Job DescriptionCONTEXTUAL BACKGROUND
The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Inside Syria, 7.6 million people are internally displaced and 12.2 million are in need of humanitarian assistance, with 4.8 million in hard-to-reach areas. There are 4 million Syrian refugees in neighboring countries. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair.

IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis. With an annual budget in excess of $140 million and a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1,250 staff in the region, IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, education, women's protection and empowerment, NFI and food distribution, cash assistance, and livelihoods programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination.
Job Overview/Summary: IRC understands that duty of care means an institutional responsibility to all staff, regardless of position, location or employment category, to ensure safe and secure working conditions and a work environment that promotes staff well-being, increases individual resilience, and supports a healthy and productive workforce.
Under the supervision of the Regional HR Director, the Regional HR Specialist - Staff Care will (1) support in the implementation of global IRC Duty of Care policy and framework, (2) lead the identification, development and delivery of staff care services and emergency interventions in the areas of self-care, resilience, stress management and psychological trauma response for IRC staff, (3) equip senior management teams (SMTs) and supervisors with guidance, tools, resources and training to support staff resilience and productivity, (4) create a regional network and inventory of vetted staff care resources. This work will be completed in close collaboration with Country Directors, HR Leads and regional and country program SMTs.

Responsibilities:
\[ Provide multiple channels of marketing for IRC Employee Assistance and Resilience Program (KonTerra program) including but not limited to distributing materials produced regionally and globally, support the initiatives in creating locally relevant materials, speaking at staff forums and serving as a focal point of contact for staff questions on the EARP program.
\[ Participate in at least one session with KonTerra counselor so that s/he better understands the program and can provide personal testimonial and explore opportunities to add on and enhance the provided services.
\[ Design and roll out staff awareness campaigns about existing IRC policies and benefits that support staff care; consult with and bring a staff care perspective to recruitment, benefits and other HR functional areas.
\[ Develop specific staff care plans to be incorporated into strategic action implementation plan and support country programs to develop responsive and appropriate staff care plans that social, physical, and psychological well-being of staff.
\[ Develop and coordinate a comprehensive database of staff care services through identifying and assessing potential local counselors in the areas where IRC works; liaise with other local agencies, INGOs and professional organizations to maximize learning and efficiency.
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