Human Resources Manager

International Network For Aid Relief and Assistance

Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Organization: INARA ( https://inara.org/ )
Department: Head Office
Location: Remote or based in Egypt / one of INARA s country offices
Reporting to: CEO
Contract Type: Full-time
Language Requirement: English & Arabic (mandatory)
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
About INARA
INARA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides essential medical and mental health support to children affected by human-induced or natural disasters. Founded in 2015, INARA operates in Lebanon, Palestine, Egypt, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Syria, and T rkiye.
The organization's areas of intervention include comprehensive medical services, mental health and psychosocial support, education in emergencies, economic empowerment, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives, and rapid emergency response. INARA emphasizes long-term care, ensuring that children receive continuous treatment and rehabilitation.
Mental health programs focus on addressing trauma through therapy, psychoeducation, and community-based support. Educational initiatives offer remedial learning, teacher training, and community-led schooling for displaced children. Economic empowerment programs provide vocational training and entrepreneurship support to help reduce dependency on humanitarian aid. WASH interventions aim to secure clean water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities to prevent disease outbreaks. Additionally, INARA's emergency response efforts include the rapid deployment of medical teams, distribution of essential supplies, and crisis intervention.
As INARA continues to grow, we are seeking a hands-on HR Manager to establish, manage, and strengthen our people management systems across multiple countries.
Job Summary
The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for end-to-end HR management across INARA s global operations. This is a stand-alone role, requiring a highly organized, proactive, and practical HR professional who can independently manage all HR functions while supporting a diverse, remote, and multicultural workforce.
The role covers the full HR cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, HR policies, performance management, staff relations, learning and development, compliance with local labor laws, and HR reporting. The HR Manager will work closely with senior leadership and country teams to ensure HR systems are fit for purpose, compliant, and aligned with INARA s values.
Key Responsibilities
• HR Strategy & Systems
• Establish, manage, and continuously improve INARA s HR systems, tools, and workflows across all country offices
• Design and maintain standardized HR processes for recruitment, onboarding, performance management, leave, disciplinary actions, and exits
• Develop, review, and update HR policies, SOPs, guidelines, and templates to ensure consistency across locations
• Adapt global HR policies to country-specific contexts in coordination with local management and legal requirements
• Ensure all HR frameworks are aligned with INARA s mission, organizational values, safeguarding policy, and Code of Conduct
• Lead the implementation of safeguarding-related HR procedures, including staff awareness, acknowledgment, and compliance tracking
• Establish and maintain an HR document management system ensuring confidentiality and data protection
• Provide guidance to senior management and country teams on HR strategy, structure, and workforce planning
• Monitor HR risks and gaps and recommend corrective or preventive actions
• Support organizational growth by developing scalable HR systems suitable for a small but expanding humanitarian organization
• Recruitment & Onboarding
• Lead and manage the full recruitment cycle for head office and country office positions
• Coordinate with hiring managers to develop, review, and update job descriptions
• Prepare and publish vacancy announcements through appropriate channels
• Manage application tracking, screening, and shortlisting of candidates
• Coordinate and participate in interviews, assessments, and reference checks
• Prepare offer letters, employment contracts, and consultancy agreements
• Ensure recruitment processes are transparent, fair, and compliant with INARA policies
• Lead onboarding processes for new staff, including induction plans and orientation sessions
• Ensure new hires receive and acknowledge HR policies, Code of Conduct, and safeguarding requirements
• Maintain accurate recruitment and onboarding records and documentation
• Support managers during probation periods and confirm employment status
• Performance Management
Qualifications & Experience
Education
• Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field
• A Master s degree or HR certification is an asset
Experience
• Minimum 5 7 years of progressive HR experience
• Experience working with NGOs, INGOs, or humanitarian organizations preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing the full HR cycle independently
• Experience supporting multi-country or remote teams is a strong advantage
Skills & Competencies
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment law principles
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working in a growing, evolving organizational environment
Language Requirements
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Fluent Arabic (spoken and written)
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV to
Email: recruitment@inara.org
Subject line: HR Manager Head Office