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To provide technical support in reviewing, updating, and aligning the HR policies of partner organizations with national labour laws and recognized HR best practices.

Conduct a desk review of each partner’s current HR policy.Address the following thematic gaps inside the policy:Recruitment and contract provisionsConditions for termination and retirementLeave entitlements (annual, sick, maternity, paternity, Hajj, urgent)Benefits including pensions and job placement assistanceWork hours, including Ramadan schedules and breastfeeding accommodationsCompliance with disciplinary procedures and labor lawFacilitate feedback and validation sessions with key stakeholders.Deliver finalized, legally compliant HR policies for each partner.

General Duties

Inception report with methodology and review frameworkPolicy gap analysis reportDraft revised HR policiesSummary guide orientation for HR teams on implementation.
Minimum Qualifications:

Relevant HR Management studies.

Minimum 4 years of professional experience in HR or 2 years policy development

Excellent facilitation and written communication skills, Proven experience in organizational capacity building

Strong understanding of national labor law and international standards

Communication and reporting skills

Fluency in Pashto, Dari and English

Computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, Access, and internet) an advantage

Ability to work closely, professionally, and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.