PMCG is seeking a Senior Human Resource Specialist (S/HRS). The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for planning, designing, developing, coordinating, and implementing a full range of American and Foreign National personnel services to support USAID MERP office. S/he is the Supervisory Executive Officer’s (S/EXO) principal advisor on personnel policies and serves as the primary point of contact with the Embassy’s Human Resources Office on post-specific regulations and guidelines affecting American and host country employees. USAID experience is required. Familiarity with the Middle East development operating context and experience working on/for Libya preferred. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:6 Months. October 15, 2022 to April 15, 2023 DUTY STATION: Remote with On-Site or In-Country support as needed. TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: TDY 1: 30 Days TDY 2: 30 Days TDY 3: 30 days DY location is in Frankfurt, Germany and the travel will be based on the needs of the MERP/EXO/HR Office. Security Clearance Requirements (Facility Access Required DD-254): Facilities access. Visa/Work Permit Requirements: Visa may be needed for travel. System Requirements: AIDNET (Contractor has current access for HR related actions). MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. Human Resource Administration- 40% 1. The S/HRS helps the R/EXO and S/REXO plan, direct, and manage the work of the Human Resources (HR) Unit, implementing new or revised regulations, manuals, and other directives; researching, analyzing, reviewing and making recommendations to the R/EXO and S/EXO on HR directives. 2. The S/HRS trains and works with four CCNPSC HR Assistants in Frankfurt and Belgrade and helps coordinate their work via weekly overviews of tasks to be performed, setting priorities and receiving information on ongoing tasks and reaching final decisions on their accomplishment. The S/HRS provides for both formal and on-the-job training of unit staff, in order to enable the HR staff to perform their duties, and provides cross-training to avoid service gaps in periods of heavy workload or in the case of the absence or preoccupation of staff members. 3. The S/HRS provides guidance to MERP and Client Mission staff on the full range of HR concerns and administrative matters, including terms and conditions of employment, procedures and requirements for awards, performance evaluations, allowances, etc.; assists staff and provides guidance with personnel- related issues. 4. The S/HRS guides MERP and Client Mission staff in the process of establishing new positions and reclassification of existing positions submitted to the EXO; oversees HR staff reviews of position descriptions to assure accuracy, clarity, and completeness; provides assistance and advice to Mission managers and supervisors, at all levels, including advising supervisors on position description writing, to ensure descriptions reflect current duties and organizational relationships; conducts job-site interviews to ensure an understanding of duties and responsibilities delegated and performed; supervises the process submitting positions for grade-level evaluation to the Regional Human Resources Support Unit (HRSU), including recommending grades and official titles; advises supervisors and employees of HRSU classification results, and on appeal procedures if required; ensures that position information is properly recorded; supervises maintenance of Official Position Description Files, with original classifications; and, assures HR unit staff provides copies of classifications to the employee, the supervisor, and the file. 5. The S/HRS reviews proposed US/PSC Scopes Of Work (SOW), Proposed Market Rates (a Civil Service-equivalent classification); provides a recommended Market Rate to USAID/Washington or other Agency resource for final classification and approval to recruit internationally for US or TCN/PSCS prior to initiation of international recruitment, when required; and ensures the preparation of appropriate supporting documentation for project-funded PSC positions. B. Contract Management and Recruitment-30% 1. The S/HRS supervises the preparation of PSC contracts and manages procurement processes in the HR Unit; reviews contracts for completeness, presence of necessary technical information, evaluation criteria, and appropriateness for use as a PSC, conferring with the originator to answer questions regarding position requirements; and, based on informed knowledge of various markets, recommends probable sources, advertising requirements, and other conditions that may apply. 2. The S/HRS prepares advertisements, gains Office Director clearances, receives applications, and supervises the assessment of applications against SOW requirements; discusses possible trade-offs with selecting official offices when candidates do not meet the exact qualifications sought; and assures that candidates who meet the minimum qualifications set forth by the requesting office receive full consideration. 3. The S/HRS negotiates with USPSC, and TCNPSC, contractors, sharing responsibility for contract negotiations in accordance with guidance provided by the R/EXO and S/EXO, appropriate USAID regulations, and/or the Mission compensation plan. 4. The S/HRS manages preparation of Offer Letters and Memoranda of Negotiation, and PSC contracts, and modifications for FSN, US and TCN PSCS using appropriate contract formats and attachments, as provided in AIDAR. C. Performance Management, Training, Awards and Other Personnel Duties-30% 1. The S/HRS provides guidance, advice, and assistance to employees on personnel matters related to recruitment and hiring. 2. The S/HRS manages the administration of USAID’s Agency Incentive Awards program centrally managed in Washington. 3. The S/HRS ensures the performance evaluation of all FSNPSCS are accomplished on a timely basis. For missions across the region that are not yet using the MBC program, the S/HRS supervises the maintenance of current files on when evaluations and annual step increases are due and assures HR staff follows through with employees and supervisors to ensure that evaluations are submitted on or before due dates, and those narratives are consistent with the official duties and responsibilities of the respective position. Specific Deliverables: Utilizing your knowledge of USAID policy and resources - mold, mentor and develop the USAID/MERP/EXO/HR Team. Key Position Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred. An Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• At least seven years of human resources experience preferred.
• USAID security clearance
• Relevant experience in economic growth activities.
• Experience working with USAID and managing USAID activities.
• AOR/SOR experience is a plus.

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