CARE is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian humanitarian organization, extending its relief and development assistance to those in need. CARE, as an International Confederation of 13 member organizations is one of the world's largest private humanitarian organizations working in more than 90 plus, countries committed to helping communities in the developing world achieve lasting victories over poverty.

HR Specialist (Recruitment) to manage the end-to-end recruitment process. This role will involve supervising recruitment activities, maintaining recruitment trackers, and providing strategic support to program and department managers in workforce planning and emergency hiring processes. The ideal candidate will play a key role in enhancing staff retention and ensuring that recruitment aligns with organizational needs. 

Recruitment:

• Develop an effective recruitment plan for the country office to guide the recruitment process and implementation. Manage talent-driven recruitment in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, local laws, and ethical standards.
• Develop, maintain, and adapt a workforce that supports high-quality program delivery, and staff retention and satisfaction.
• Liaise with HR to ensure the timely recruitment of highly qualified staff and staff orientation in adherence to CARE recruitment policies and procedures. 
• Improve the onboarding program towards a rich and comprehensive new hire experience.
• Respond quickly to newly developing recruitment needs towards expansion according to and in addition to the CARE Afghanistan HR department plan. 
• Maintain and manage the recruitment tracker to ensure accurate and timely updates on recruitment status.
• Provide regular updates to the Senior Management Team (SMT) and program leads on recruitment progress and challenges. 

Emergency Hiring Process Management:
• Coordinate emergency hiring processes for provincial and Kabul offices, ensuring that urgent staffing needs are met efficiently.
• Develop and implement strategies to quickly identify and onboard candidates for critical roles.
• Coordinate with the hiring unit to develop a specific emergency hiring plan to ensure support short term projects in Kabul and sub-offices. 
 

Recruitment Team Staff Supervision:

• Guide the HR recruitment staff to be effective in the implementation of CARE activities per the organization’s strategy in the recruitment process. 
• Supervise and guide the recruitment team who are involved in the recruitment process, ensuring best practices are followed. 
• Ensure recruitment team Professional Development Plans (PMPs) are collected for further follow-up/analysis to promote their professional growth and learning and to strengthen the capacity of the organization to carry out its mission. 
• Ensure that the CARE HR policy is being followed for all items of recruitment for the sub-offices to adhere to CARE global standards of recruitment. 
• Manage supervisee performance by developing strong yearly performance and development plans, conducting quarterly coaching sessions and year-end evaluations/appraisals, and submitting them to HR for recording/documentation. 
 

Coordination with Programs and Provincial Offices:

• Build strong and effective communication and coordination links between programs and support staff in Kabul and sub-offices. 
• In close coordination with Program Managers, program leads, and senior staff in provincial offices, ensure that programming staff receive adequate and timely support in recruitment and that processes are completed within CARE standard timeframes. 
• Ensure timely communication through reporting, good communication, and regular coordination meetings
• Support programs, support, and provincial offices in identifying staffing requirements and understanding the impact of staff turnover on program delivery.
• Facilitate discussions on recruitment priorities and talent management strategies. 
• Conduct Monthly meetings with the program leads to ensure develop the recruitment planning for the upcoming projects 
• Visit Regular CARE offices around the country to make sure HR tasks and hiring processes go smoothly.
• Liaise with government departments and NGOs (especially INGOs) working in the sub-offices to foster strong working relationships and ensure that CARE's HR strategies are effectively managed
 

Responsibilities on Safety and Security, Gender and Inclusion and Safeguarding and Child Protection:

[base location] at CARE are expected to adhere to Safety & Security responsibilities, emphasizing team and individual accountability to maintain a safe environment. This includes readiness, compliance, and active engagement to mitigate risks through awareness, reporting, and policy enforcement. 

Gender equality and inclusion are fundamental at CARE, promoting equal rights and challenging discriminatory norms to achieve social justice. We foster an inclusive workplace respecting diverse gender identities, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences through dialogue, training, and diversity initiatives. All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proven track record of developing human resources policies and plans.
Strong organizer of one’s own work, setting the right priorities.
Behavioral values and skills: accountability, respect, sustainability, diversity & inclusion, cooperation, diplomatic, flexibility, creativity, innovative, result-oriented, negotiation
Excellent English or French writing and communication skills.
Good knowledge about the local context. 
 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, recruitment best practices, and staff retention strategies.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively

Safeguarding

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (HR Specialist-Recruitment CARE-AF-1092 Kabul) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encourage to apply.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING POLICY (Available at: Safeguarding)
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CODE OF CONDUCT (Available at: CARE Afg Code of Conduct (updated).pdf)