Open Position: 1
Contract Duration: May 31, 2027 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Human Resources Officer will play a key role in supporting a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, staffing, training and development, and performance management. In addition, the officer will assist with candidate sourcing, contribute to the design and implementation of HR initiatives and systems, support the overall HR strategy, and help develop and enforce HR policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with the Addis HR team, schedule job interviews with candidates in accordance with SP procedure.

• Maintain accurate, updated and confidential personnel and recruitment files and trackers.

• Review and monitor the status of all national staff employment contracts in the Center and ensure that.

• Maintain an accurate, updated and well organized, confidential HR filing system.

• Lead new staff induction processes ensuring that all new staffs are introduced to SPE policies and procedures and that they are re-oriented on a periodic basis.

• Maintain tracking sheets for employee annual leave

• Support the tracking of employee time-sheets and review leave/vacation balances.

• Answer any employee queries about HR-related issues, and help them resolve them internally, if possible.

• Work closely with the Addis HR team and the Field Office lead to implement annual and probationary performance review processes.

• Ensure that all staff departing from SPE completes a full and documented handover and that exit interviews are conducted.

• Any other related tasks as assigned

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• BSc/BA in business administration, social studies or relevant field; further training will be a plus

• 3 – 4 years’ experience in HR preferably in another INGO 

 LANGUAGE 

• Proficiency in English and Amharic

• Knowledge of the regional language required

• Knowledge of any other national language is a plus

 SKILLS REQUIRED 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritan’s Purse’s code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritan’s Purse’s values, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding contracts and salaries.
• Possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.
• Ability to work with diverse culture and ethnic backgrounds.
• Must be a humble team player
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable. 
• Willingness to travel in and out of the field. 
• High level of integrity and stewardship
• Committed to the SP values and ethics.
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer literate (word, excel, power point)
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work simultaneously with multiple tasks, willingness and ability to work efficiently with a wide diverse group of people
• Working ability with tight deadlines and in a fast-growing program environment

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be exposed to loud noises around the maintenance and construction workshops.

• May travel in country with exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions. 

• Work in a security context that is fluid

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

The employee is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with Samaritan’s Purse Safeguarding policy and Code of conduct.

Employee should remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, which will enable him/her to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct his/herself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised by submitting their CV/Resume (maximum of 2 pages) and application letter (one Page only) no later than May 20 2026. We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on https://mycareersethiopia.samaritan.org Job Requirements The Human Resources Officer at Samaritan’s Purse requires a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, social studies or a related field and 3–4 years of HR experience, preferably with an international NGO. The role focuses on supporting recruitment, staffing, training, performance management, policy implementation and employee relations. Candidates must be fluent in English and Amharic, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and demonstrate integrity, flexibility and teamwork. How to Apply Submit your CV/Resume (max 2 pages) and a one-page application letter through the online application form at https://mycareersethiopia.samaritan.org by May 20, 2026.