HR Officer (Baghdad (BAG), IQ, 33755)

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HR Officer Organization: ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross Location: Baghdad (BAG), IQ, 33755 Posted: 2026-10-15 Application deadline: 2026-10-28 The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Location: Baghdad (BAG) Job Family: Administration / Finance / Human Resources Contract Type: Fixed term contract #LI-DNP Job Specific Details How to Apply? Before applying, make sure to read the pre requisites What we do Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence. In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on. We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats. Our values At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page. What we offer - By joining our organization, you will have an opportunity to practise your profession in stimulating, complex, and sometimes challenging environments, where your work can really make a difference. - You will work with colleagues from various fields of expertise in a cross-cutting manner to help victims of conflict and other situations of violence. You will be dealing with humanitarian situations that require experience, resourcefulness, and innovation to achieve the best possible impact. - You will work for the oldest major international humanitarian organization in the world, adding to your sense of achievement in alleviating the suffering of people and communities and giving you the chance to promote humanitarian values in these turbulent times. - You will benefit from a competitive employment package, including different possibilities for career and personal development. You will take part in an onboarding course and follow continuous training to build your career within the ICRC and beyond. - Competitive compensation package, a monthly salary with benefits including (13th salary, International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP), medical coverage, life insurance, mobility allowance, and social security scheme). Purpose Under the close supervision of the Senior HR Officer, the HR Officer is responsible for the HR management at BGD Sub-delegation with extending support to Baghdad delegation S/he provides HR services in line with the ICRC’s and the delegation’s policies and the applicable laws and regulations. Relationships - Internally, interacts with site employees, line managers, coordinators, management and PAC colleagues. - Externally, interacts with local administrative authorities in partnership with the Payroll Officer, such as Tax and Social Security bodies. Accountabilities & functional responsibilities General HR Management - Ensures that staff-management policies are applied correctly. - Ensures information flow of HR issues and advises on various issues at the site. - Maintains adequate communication among the staff. - Monitors and ensures compliance with local labour laws and staff regulations. Recruitment - Supports the recruitment process and provides HR expertise. - Reviews and publishes internal and external job offers. - Evaluates candidates' files, conducts interviews and participates in selecting candidates. - Is candidates’ main point of contact during the recruitment process and answers their questions, including on the outcome of their applications; carries out administrative tasks (e.g. handling employee files and organizing language tests). - Takes part in evaluating recruitment activities and adjusts action plans and programmes accordingly, particularly during emergencies. - Keeps the recruitment tool and candidates’ information up to date. - Ensures that new employees are welcomed and onboarded properly. Employee relations - Ensures coherency, continuity in administration and management of resident employees. - Counsels staff for desired behaviour change. - Handles employee grievances and disciplinary outcomes within the provisions of staff regulations and labor laws, participating actively in conflict solving. Performance Management - Provides support to line managers on how to implement the Performance Management System (tool, method, setting up objectives, Yearly Performance Appraisal and follow up of action plan and best practices) with the aim to evaluate and develop competencies of the staff they manage. - Gives trainings to staff on th

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Source: icrc.org