DACAAR is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization that supports sustainable development in Afghanistan through promoting the ability of local communities to decide upon and manage their own development process. The organisation employs around 900 staff (National & International). Core thematic areas are: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Natural Resource Management; Small Scale Enterprise Development; Women’s Economic Opportunities.

DACAAR is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce. We warmly invite applications from all segments of society. Each candidate will be assessed based solely on their individual merits. We particularly encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply

The Officer – HR Admin is responsible for announcement of the vacant positions based on the approved recruitment instructions, facilitating the recruitment process for all positions. Preparation of required documents for employment contracts

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating the recruitment process to ensure that it takes place in accordance with DACAAR HR policy.
• Regularly updating the recruitment plan in close coordination with the HR Coordinator and other relevant departments.
• Ensuring the completion of required documents for the preparation of employment contracts.
• On-time dissemination of the recruitment plan to the panel members.
• Ensuring that the relevant departments prepare written test questions before the test takes place.
• Oversee that the recruitment process at the field level is conducted according to the established plan and in full compliance with DACAAR's HR policy.
• Regularly communicate with field teams to provide guidance and support in adhering to recruitment procedures.
• Preparing and posting announcements for vacant positions in various locations.
• Ensuring that newly hired staff members provide and fill in recruitment-related documents.
• Ensure that the introduction process for newly hired staff is conducted on time, and that all relevant information is accurately entered into the HRD database.
• On-time notification of shortlisted candidates for interviews and written tests, ensuring they have the address for the venues.
• Ensuring that each member of the panel is informed in advance about each recruitment event (shortlisting, written tests, and interviews).
• Ensuring that the interview panel receives a copy of shortlisted candidates' CVs and other necessary documents before the interviews take place.
• Rechecking the announcements to ensure that all the announced vacancies are correct.
• Close follow-up of the field recruitment process.
• Regularly updating the job announcements notice board

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration is required but master’s degree is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five years of HR-related experience, particularly in the recruitment process within international NGOs, is required.

Other qualifications’ advantages:

• Proven experience managing end-of-end recruitment cycles (sourcing to onboarding)
• Experience using job boards, social media recruiting, and other sources
• Background in high volume or niche recruitment
• Experience conducting shortlists, written tests, interviews, assessments, and reference checks

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Attention to detail and strong decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Cultural awareness and experience hiring across diverse talent pools

Languages: Oral & Written fluency in English, Pashto and Dari is required.

Employment benefits:

• Good training opportunities to enhance employees’ skills
• Severance pay: one-month salary per year of service
• 24 days of paid annual leave per year
• 10 days of paid sick leave per year
• 2 days’ weekend
• Eid bonus on both Eids (after the completion of three-month service)
• 45 days of paid Hajj leave (after the completion of one-year service)
• 90 days of paid maternity leave for female employees (after the completion of three-month service)
• 5 days of paid paternity leave for male employees (after the completion of three-month service)
• Public holidays (According to the approved public holiday’s list).
• Pick and drop Allowance AFN (2000/month)

Procedure for submission of applications:                                                                                      

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a DACAAR UPDATED Job Application Form along with introduction letter and CV online to jobs@dacaar.org or a Hard copy to HR Department in DACAAR main office Kabul.

Important Note:

• Applications without DACAAR’s UPDATED Job Application Form will not be considered.
• Application without Vacancy Number will not be considered.
• UPDATED DACAAR job application form can be obtained from; DACAAR website www.dacaar.org/, ACBAR Website: www.acbar.org/; jobs.af websites, and DACAAR Main Office Kabul.
• Applications submitted as .RAR file or if the size exceeds 2MB, will not be accepted by the system
• Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted and called for the written test/ interview.
• The salary would be paid in AFN according to the actual exchange rate.

DACAAR Commitment to Safeguarding:

DACAAR is dedicated to preventing any form of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. We also prioritize the well-being of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom we interact. All staff members are expected to uphold this commitment as outlined in our code of conduct.

We emphasize the importance of recruiting individuals who align with and exemplify our values.

The person in this role will receive the necessary training and is responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's safeguarding policies. All job offers will be contingent upon satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which may include criminal background and terrorism finance checks.

DACAAR is also a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In accordance with this Scheme, we will seek information from previous employers of job applicants regarding any findings related to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment during their tenure, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of their departure. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge their understanding of these recruitment processes.

Kabul Office Address:
DACAAR, Main Office, Paikob-e-Naswar, Wazirabad, Kabul, Afghanistan

Postal address: Central P.O. Box 208, Kabul, Afghanistan
Phone: (+93) 0202230752/ (+93) 0202230753
E-mail: jobs@dacaar.org
Web site: www.dacaar.org