Job ID: 317537

HR and Administration Coordinator

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Location: Tunis, Tunisia

Apply by: 01 Nov 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement

Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice

Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world's leading humanitarian NGOs, is looking for a highly qualified HR and Administration Coordinator based in Tunis, with potential 20% travel to field offices. The role provides advice, coordination, capacity building and technical support to HR focal persons at field locations and coordinates HR tasks at country level, ensuring compliance with DRC's HR procedures and guidelines across Tunisia, Libya and Algeria.

Key responsibilities:

Provide technical support and advice to the HR team and managers on HR issues
Act as HR focal person for recruitment of national and expat staff, define onboarding processes and coordinate country-level inductions
Develop and update HR policies, handbook, procedures and tools, and monitor compliance; act as focal point for legal matters
Support performance management, training calendars, disciplinary procedures, staff wellbeing, diversity and inclusion
Lead salary review processes, salary benchmarking and new salary grids; prepare monthly payroll for Tunisia and review Algeria and Libya payroll; register employees in social security
Oversee implementation of DRC Dynamics (HR module), data quality, monthly HR reporting and HR templates
Assess and train local partners on HR compliance and transparency
Support the country director with Code of Conduct structures

Requirements:

At least 3 years' experience in Human Resources functions, preferably within an NGO
BA in Human Resources, Management, Administration or related subject (MA desired)
Knowledge of HR management principles, local labour laws, payroll and salary benchmarking
Experience developing HR strategies and policies, and using online recruitment and ERP systems
Fluency in French and Tunisian Arabic; working knowledge of English

Contract: open-ended with 6 months probation, national contract, Non-management G level 1. Suggested start date: 01 December 2026.

Closing date for applications: 01 November 2026

HOW TO APPLY:

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English via the online application portal. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Closing date for applications: 01 November 2026.

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