HR & Admin Assistant

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Overall purpose of the role

Responsible for performing general Human Resources and Administration functions, playing a key role in the overall HR functions including staff recruitment, contracts preparations, staff leaves/attendance, timesheets tracking and smooth administration function to run the office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Human Resources:

• Assist in ensuring staff compliance with human resources polices, as per DRC’s Operations Handbook and local HR Handbook.
• Ensure that leave, recruitment, and training trackers are updated on a regular basis.
• Monitor staff attendance and ensure that all staff timesheets are submitted and filed on time.
• Assist in communicating with interview candidates and scheduling for tests and interviews.
• Prepare employee contracts.
• Responsible for ensuring the following are accurate, complete, and up to date: -personnel files, administration of health insurance scheme, social security
• Assist managers and staff on effective performance management and administer the collation of performance management documentation.
• Ensure new staff receive an appropriate orientation and induction.
• Ensure clearance and debriefing is carried out for exiting staff.
• Support staff development activities including promoting the DRC Learning Catalogue.

              Administration:

• Maintain and update lease agreements and coordinate lease renewals for office space, guesthouses, and other rented spaces.
• Serve as the point of contact for landlords.
• Coordinate the handover of leased properties and ensure that any security deposits are refunded on time.
• Ensure overall efficiency by managing the administration function.
• Ensure that the office and guesthouse stocks and supplies are in place and that they are being used. All supplies records are maintained up to date.
• Ensure that all utility payments are made on time.
• Organize meetings for the senior management team and provide other administrative support as needed.
• Monitoring staff ID and ensuring that all employees receive their ID on time.
• Staff's monthly credit card (Asia Cell) recharges on time

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 1 year's relevant work experience in similar field.
• Computer literacy: advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office package

Languages

• Advanced in written and spoken English
• Arabic

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: until Dec 31, 2025 with possibility of extension depending on funding availability

Position Band:  This position will be placed at Non-Management band (I)

Start date:ASAP

Duty station: Gaza

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals.

Application process

Interested to apply? All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 26 April 2025

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.