Human Resources and Administrative Officer

Why RTI RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems.We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.About the Hiring Group RTI’s Center for International Development implements large-scale, multidisciplinary projects across health, energy, agriculture, water, and education by leveraging RTI’s deep cross-Institutional knowledge, proven solutions, and contextual expertise to increase global impact by improving lives, driving economic growth, and enhancing stability in fragile and developing geographies.  What You'll DoRTI is seeking a Human Resources and Administrative Officer for a 5-year Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress (FFPr) program in Ethiopia. This Food for Progress program will use a market driven, U.S.-led value chain approach to transform Ethiopia’s sunflower sector and benefit U.S. businesses by addressing key productivity, market linkage, financing, and policy constraints identified by public and private actors.  The Human Resources and Administrative Officer is responsible for managing the Human Resources administration for the project and supporting the team in day-to-day administrative activities.  S/he will be responsible for maintaining functions such as recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance, recommending and administering effective personnel policies and procedures aligned with RTI and legal requirements and HR best practices. The Human Resources and Administrative Officer will also support administrative tasks for project operations including filing, coordination, and inventory management. This position will be based in Addis Abba, Ethiopia and will report to the Finance and Administration Manager.                                                                                Your primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Human Resources:Review, disseminate, and ensure full compliance of HR policy guidelines and country employee handbooks in tandem with local labor laws, client rules and regulations, RTI policies, values, ethics, procedures and strategies.Organizes and manages recruitment processes for full-time and STTA positions including finalizing job descriptions, advertising vacancies, screening candidates, scheduling and participating in interview panels, ...