Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer

Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Very Attractive

About JaRco Consulting

JaRco Consulting is a leading international development consulting firm based in Addis Ababa. We provide high-quality research, monitoring and evaluation, technical assistance and capacity building services to governments, NGOs and development partners across Africa. Our mission is to improve programs that serve vulnerable communities by generating credible evidence and actionable insights.

Job Summary

JaRco is seeking an experienced Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer to lead the company’s HR strategy, compliance systems and institutional governance strengthening. This senior leadership role reports directly to the CEO and works closely with Programs, Operations and Finance Teams. The position plays a key role as JaRco transitions into a more structured and governance-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership

• Lead HR strategy, workforce planning and organizational development.
• Strengthen HR systems, manuals and policies.
• Advise senior leadership on culture, performance and staff wellbeing.

Recruitment and Talent Management

• Manage full recruitment cycles for all staff levels.
• Develop selection tools and assessment frameworks.
• Lead onboarding, career development and succession planning.

Performance Management

• Oversee the company performance management system.
• Guide supervisors on performance improvement and disciplinary processes.
• Maintain HR records, personnel files and performance databases.

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with Ethiopian labor laws, donor regulations and organizational policies.
• Lead HR-related audits and reporting obligations.
• Support governance strengthening and Board of Directors alignment.

Training and Capacity Building

• Conduct training needs assessments.
• Design and coordinate staff development, compliance and safety training.

Employee Relations

• Serve as the link between management and employees.
• Resolve grievances, disputes and workplace challenges.
• Promote a positive, safe and inclusive work environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Oversee compensation, benefits and HR budgeting.
• Ensure packages are compliant with legislation and internal policy.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human resource management, Management, Public Administration, Law or related field.
• 5–7 years of senior HR leadership experience.
• Proven experience with HR compliance, labor law and HR policy implementation.
• Strong HR systems development and organizational development experience.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Amharic.
• High integrity, emotional intelligence and discretion.