Job ID
44487
Job Title
Recruitment Manager
To work for
International Rescue Committee
Country
Syria
City
Rakka
Field of Work
HR/QM
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Baccalaureate
Responsibilities
Job Overview/Summary:
The HR Manager & Talent Acquisition is in responsible of selecting the most qualified people that believe in IRC's mission and IRC Syria Country Program Strategy. As the head of the Talent Acquisition team for the Syria country program, The HR Manager – Talent Acquisition oversees leading applicants through the recruitment processes and connecting them with IRC job openings. S/he must exert creativity in attracting qualified candidates and show excellent interpersonal skills that enable IRC to build long-term connections with both applicants and hiring managers. To make the IRC Syria hiring process more efficient and successful, s/he must be conversant with figures and pulling insights from HR metrics.
The HR Manager & Talent Acquisition will oversee the whole recruiting process, from developing a talent pipeline and rosters to ensuring a high offer acceptance rate. S/he will efficiently connect applicants with the jobs in which they would be most successful by using knowledge of Syria Country Program's recruiting needs and search requirements.
Responsibilities:
Recruit highly qualified talent and meet monthly and quarterly Time to Fill goals in collaboration with Regional HR Talent Acquisition Team, Coordinators, and Senior Management Team
Oversee Syria Programs national recruitment efforts and provide support for International recruitment to Regional Talent Acquisition Team upon request from HRD Director
Lead Syria Recruitment initiatives in support of the Human Capital Strategy, ensuring compliance with local labor legislation and donor requirements in all Syria CP locations.
Build relationships and understanding of IRC programs to be able to contribute to proposal design and organizational design phase by participating in planning meetings;
Coordinate with HR Director on workforce planning to enable proactive identification of expected vacancies; To aid with staffing choices, provide advice on demographic analyses and recruiting estimates.
Provide an efficient and high-quality experience for every candidate from application stage to offer, evaluating skill level, driving the interview process and offer process, including robust reference checks, salary recommendations, and closing of candidates by leading, developing, and supervising the Syria Country Program's Talent Acquisition team.
Gain a thorough grasp of IRC's programs and operations to assist hiring managers with talent sourcing, recruitment, and hiring.
Create strong talent pools in areas of strategic significance and/or difficult to fill roles utilizing the global recruitment system to develop and manage the Syria CP talent roster.
Co-create a contextualized recruiting strategy to attract the top applicants in the region • Host structured and large-scale recruitment events to help IRC become an Employer of Choice.
Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development
Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of team members in relevant technical and management competencies.
Develop and implement remote management capacity building approaches to build the strengths the teams in Syria.
Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting annual performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Approve and manage time, attendance and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage; ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission and carry out probationary reviews.
Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, minimally on a monthly basis.
Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing guidance on career paths.
As required, identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies.
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff.
Look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate. As part of succession plan and nationalization goals, identify, train and develop capability and capacity of national staff to successfully transition role and responsibilities, by the end of assignment.
The HR Manager & Talent Acquisition is in responsible of selecting the most qualified people that believe in IRC's mission and IRC Syria Country Program Strategy. As the head of the Talent Acquisition team for the Syria country program, The HR Manager – Talent Acquisition oversees leading applicants through the recruitment processes and connecting them with IRC job openings. S/he must exert creativity in attracting qualified candidates and show excellent interpersonal skills that enable IRC to build long-term connections with both applicants and hiring managers. To make the IRC Syria hiring process more efficient and successful, s/he must be conversant with figures and pulling insights from HR metrics.
The HR Manager & Talent Acquisition will oversee the whole recruiting process, from developing a talent pipeline and rosters to ensuring a high offer acceptance rate. S/he will efficiently connect applicants with the jobs in which they would be most successful by using knowledge of Syria Country Program's recruiting needs and search requirements.
Responsibilities:
Recruit highly qualified talent and meet monthly and quarterly Time to Fill goals in collaboration with Regional HR Talent Acquisition Team, Coordinators, and Senior Management Team
Oversee Syria Programs national recruitment efforts and provide support for International recruitment to Regional Talent Acquisition Team upon request from HRD Director
Lead Syria Recruitment initiatives in support of the Human Capital Strategy, ensuring compliance with local labor legislation and donor requirements in all Syria CP locations.
Build relationships and understanding of IRC programs to be able to contribute to proposal design and organizational design phase by participating in planning meetings;
Coordinate with HR Director on workforce planning to enable proactive identification of expected vacancies; To aid with staffing choices, provide advice on demographic analyses and recruiting estimates.
Provide an efficient and high-quality experience for every candidate from application stage to offer, evaluating skill level, driving the interview process and offer process, including robust reference checks, salary recommendations, and closing of candidates by leading, developing, and supervising the Syria Country Program's Talent Acquisition team.
Gain a thorough grasp of IRC's programs and operations to assist hiring managers with talent sourcing, recruitment, and hiring.
Create strong talent pools in areas of strategic significance and/or difficult to fill roles utilizing the global recruitment system to develop and manage the Syria CP talent roster.
Co-create a contextualized recruiting strategy to attract the top applicants in the region • Host structured and large-scale recruitment events to help IRC become an Employer of Choice.
Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development
Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of team members in relevant technical and management competencies.
Develop and implement remote management capacity building approaches to build the strengths the teams in Syria.
Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting annual performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Approve and manage time, attendance and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage; ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission and carry out probationary reviews.
Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, minimally on a monthly basis.
Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing guidance on career paths.
As required, identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies.
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff.
Look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate. As part of succession plan and nationalization goals, identify, train and develop capability and capacity of national staff to successfully transition role and responsibilities, by the end of assignment.
Qualifications
Required Experience/qualification/Skills:
At least 4-6 years of progressively responsible professional experience in similar role with 2 years in managerial role
Previous experience in an emergency or conflict-afflicted setting is required.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
A commitment to IRC's mission, vision, values and IRC Way & Professional Code of Conduct.
Credible written, presentation and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development
Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.
Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context.
Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience.
Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity.
Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop and a sense of humor is a must.
Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.
Language/Travel:
English & Arabic are required
Travel: minimum 40% to field site
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Human Resources Director, Syria
Position directly supervises: Talent Acquisition team
Indirect Reporting (If applicable): N/A
Key Internal Contacts: HQ & Regional Talent Acquisition Team, Syria Country Program Department Heads, Senior Management Team
Key External Contacts: : IRC candidates — internal and external, INGO forums, local and regional associations, forums and universities
At least 4-6 years of progressively responsible professional experience in similar role with 2 years in managerial role
Previous experience in an emergency or conflict-afflicted setting is required.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
A commitment to IRC's mission, vision, values and IRC Way & Professional Code of Conduct.
Credible written, presentation and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development
Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.
Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context.
Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience.
Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity.
Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop and a sense of humor is a must.
Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.
Language/Travel:
English & Arabic are required
Travel: minimum 40% to field site
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Human Resources Director, Syria
Position directly supervises: Talent Acquisition team
Indirect Reporting (If applicable): N/A
Key Internal Contacts: HQ & Regional Talent Acquisition Team, Syria Country Program Department Heads, Senior Management Team
Key External Contacts: : IRC candidates — internal and external, INGO forums, local and regional associations, forums and universities
Salary and Benefits
As per IRC salary scale
About us
The IRC has operated in Syria since 2012, providing protection, health, economic recovery, and early childhood development programs in Idleb, Aleppo, Ar-Raqqa, Hassakeh, and Deir ez-Zor, with new programs expanding into Hama, rural Damascus, and Homs. With a team of over 700 members, the IRC has established trust and strong community relationships, ensuring access and effective service delivery. It plays a significant role in Syria's NGO, donor, and coordination forums, holding key positions and adapting to the evolving context.
With the new realities under the new government, as of December 2024, the IRC has deployed a team to Damascus to set up operations and engage in coordination structures for newly accessible areas across Syria including parts of NES, NWS, and other previously unreachable locations in South and Central Syria, adjusting operations to maximize coverage and efficiency.
Healthcare
Since 2012, the IRC has provided comprehensive primary and secondary healthcare through hospitals, clinics, and mobile medical units (MMUs). Ensuring access to vital services like sexual and reproductive health, clinical psychosocial support, and other specialized care. Working alongside our partners, we've helped secure a steady supply of medicines and medical equipment into the country, trained healthcare providers, and deployed health personnel to maintain services in even the most challenging conditions.
Protection
The IRC has been delivering protection programs in the northwest since 2013 and in the northeast of Syria since 2014, focusing on Protection/Rule of Law (PRoL), Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE), and Child Protection (CP). These efforts include specialized case management, PSS, protection monitoring, service mapping, and advocacy. Collaborating with partners, IRC improves access to protection services, raises community awareness, and strengthens referral pathways. Protection capacity building, community outreach, and rapid response through mobile protection teams have also been provided since 2017.
Economic Recovery and Development (ERD)
IRC has over 10 years of experience in Syria implementing cash, agriculture, and livelihoods programming, and was one of the first organizations to use cash transfers, supporting vulnerable communities with MPCT since 2014 in the northwest, and 2015 in the northeast.
Early Childhood Development (ECD)
The IRC, in partnership with Sesame Workshop, is implementing the 'Ahlan Simsim' program to provide early learning and nurturing care to children and caregivers affected by conflict and displacement across the Middle East. Our goal is to create inclusive environments where all children, regardless of their background, can reach their full potential, especially in communities that have experienced the brunt of the conflict.
With the new realities under the new government, as of December 2024, the IRC has deployed a team to Damascus to set up operations and engage in coordination structures for newly accessible areas across Syria including parts of NES, NWS, and other previously unreachable locations in South and Central Syria, adjusting operations to maximize coverage and efficiency.
Healthcare
Since 2012, the IRC has provided comprehensive primary and secondary healthcare through hospitals, clinics, and mobile medical units (MMUs). Ensuring access to vital services like sexual and reproductive health, clinical psychosocial support, and other specialized care. Working alongside our partners, we've helped secure a steady supply of medicines and medical equipment into the country, trained healthcare providers, and deployed health personnel to maintain services in even the most challenging conditions.
Protection
The IRC has been delivering protection programs in the northwest since 2013 and in the northeast of Syria since 2014, focusing on Protection/Rule of Law (PRoL), Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE), and Child Protection (CP). These efforts include specialized case management, PSS, protection monitoring, service mapping, and advocacy. Collaborating with partners, IRC improves access to protection services, raises community awareness, and strengthens referral pathways. Protection capacity building, community outreach, and rapid response through mobile protection teams have also been provided since 2017.
Economic Recovery and Development (ERD)
IRC has over 10 years of experience in Syria implementing cash, agriculture, and livelihoods programming, and was one of the first organizations to use cash transfers, supporting vulnerable communities with MPCT since 2014 in the northwest, and 2015 in the northeast.
Early Childhood Development (ECD)
The IRC, in partnership with Sesame Workshop, is implementing the 'Ahlan Simsim' program to provide early learning and nurturing care to children and caregivers affected by conflict and displacement across the Middle East. Our goal is to create inclusive environments where all children, regardless of their background, can reach their full potential, especially in communities that have experienced the brunt of the conflict.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Sep 17, 2025
Expiry Date
Oct 03, 2025
CV Language
English
