Shining Star Educational Organization of Afghanistan (SSEOA) is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization registered with the Ministry of Economy of

Afghanistan, with Registration Number 4388 dated February 18, 2018. SSEOA works in the

fields of education, health, and livelihood in the remote regions of Afghanistan. SSEOA envisions creating educational opportunities for girls and women to grow, thrive, and prosper. SSEOA works to empower communities in Afghanistan through education, especially for girls, promotes peace through education, and conveys the importance of these activities all around the country. Our mission is to empower Afghans, especially girls and women in the remote regions of Afghanistan by creating educational opportunities and livelihood skills because SSEOA has a firm belief that without educating girls, peace and prosperity is not possible.

SSEOA boasts a team of highly qualified professionals renowned for their discipline, organization, efficiency, and extensive tenure within both national and international organizations. The team is spearheaded by an Executive Body comprising of the Executive Director, Deputy Director, Program Director, Finance Manager, and Program Manager, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. At the helm of strategic governance stands SSEOA's Board of Directors, comprising five distinguished members renowned for their extensive experience working with the government and NGO sector.

Position Summary:

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director, the HR Officer is responsible for providing support related to the organization and overseeing HR processes and procedures in compliance with government regulations and labor laws. This role involves supporting various HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management.    Additionally, the officer will play a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture, enhancing employee engagement, and addressing any HR-related inquiries or concerns.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that are in line with the overall SSEOA strategy.
• Support current and future SSEOA needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital.
• Manage the performance appraisal process that drives high performance.
• Maintaining and managing the HR records and documents, and creating the database.
• Scheduling meetings and interviews as requested.
• Announce all potential positions and collect their CVs.
• Prepare the new employment contracts; contribute to exchanging information by the HR procedures and give orientation to newly hired staff.
• Prepare, and update all staff lists and payrolls with proper available and current grants/department allocations for Checking and submit to the finance department for salary payment.
• Prepare the Candidate's Evaluation Sheet (Long/Shortlist) for all announced positions.
• Ensuring that policies and procedures are implemented and communicated effectively
• Arrange interview committee for written test and oral test.
• Make a separation checklist for staff before the last payment.
• Complete exit evaluation upon separation of employee.
• Continue follow-up and check of local staff attendance sheets and give feedback for any tardiness or absentees to the line manager.
• Prepare a certificate of service for all staff at the end of employment with SSEOA.
• Make sure that personnel files are equipped with necessary documents such as CV, education certificates, JD, offer letter, contract and its amendments, warning, termination, etc., and are updated regularly, and due confidentiality is maintained.
• Maintain a proper archive of all administrative documents, registrations, permissions, approvals, letters, and relevant documents.
• Provide monthly report (eg. Leave record, newly hired, separated staff, etc.) 
• Any other duties which is given by the line Manager. 

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Science or related field.
• At least 4-5 years of experience in the same field with national and international NGOs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write logical, clear, and concise reports.
• Able to work overtime or holidays required by the supervisor or program need, or any other tasks which need to be completed as per organization need basis to related department.

Skills:

• Ability to work and support others in high-pressure and emotionally stressful environments 
• Fluency and professional proficiency in Pashto, Dari, and English
• Computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel) and ability to type in Pashto, Dari, and English
• Solutions focused, proactive, and able to use initiative 
• Ability to effectively present information.

• Interested Candidates are invited to submit their CV, a Cover Letter, and references to hr@sseoa.af
• Please indicate the Position Title and Vacancy number, (HR Officer-2024-028) in the subject line of your email. Otherwise, your application will not be considered.
• Applications after the closing date (midnight) will not be considered.
• Due to the large number of applications received, we can only correspond with the Shortlisted Candidates.