About CNFA:
CNFA is an international enterprise development non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. dedicated to stimulating sustainable growth in the agricultural sector. CNFA specializes in fostering private sector investments in training, new technologies and marketing as a means to increase the overall competitiveness of agricultural value chains, expand exports and develop skills in the rural workforce.
About the Project:
PATTA is a 4-year USAID funded project that will bring to scale private sector solutions to improve agricultural productivity in Pakistan. PATTA is partnering with agricultural technology companies to commercialize products and services with the potential to increase the productivity and competitiveness of smallholder farmers while mobilizing private sector investment in agricultural technology. PATTA partnerships will provide smallholder farmers with broader access to affordable technologies to increase productivity, build resilience to climate change and reduce postharvest losses.
Position Description:
Working under the supervision of the HR/Administrative Officer, the HR Associate will be responsible for day to day administrative tasks in HR and Administration.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duties of the HR Associate are:
- Assist with day to day operations of the HR functions and duties.
- Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies).
- Assist in recruitment function (job advertisement, initial screening of applications, scheduling interviews, obtaining necessary information from candidates etc.)
- Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations etc)
- Assist in dealing with employee requests regarding human resources issues, policies, and regulations
- Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data (time sheet management, leave record management etc.)
- Provide clerical and administrative support to HR and Admin functions
Minimum Qualifications:
- Pakistani national;
- 2 -3 years of experience in HR and Administration preferably in development sector.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or relevant field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially in MS Excel and MS Word), Adobe applications;
- Working knowledge of USAID policies, rules and regulations preferred;
- Previous project work experience in Pakistan;
- Fluency in English and Urdu is required