About CRS 

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. 

Job Summary: 

The Human Resources Officer will help coordinate and support the execution of the HR recruitment and operational plans in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable.

Job Responsibilities:

• Recruit local volunteers and identify pairings with international (US-based) volunteers in collaboration with the HQ-based Operations Specialist (Recruiter).
• Manage volunteer on-boarding, process per diems’ payment and volunteer paperwork, conduct interviews, check references, conduct Bridger checks.
• Identify and represent the project at networking and outreach events and build and maintain a pipeline of talented professionals and promote Farmer-to-Farmer’s brand to target potential new volunteers.
• Respond to and resolve elevated issues arising from daily recruitment and logistical activities; carry out day-to-day problem solving as necessary on day-to-day program-related needs and issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of requests and actions, and professional and prompt responses to queries.
• Provide support to the Senior HRO with regard to the overall management of HR programs and services in the project.
• Help coordinate and support HR processes, activities, and service delivery, to ensure they meet latest agency, donor, and local legal requirements and standards and reflect best practices.
• Assess service needs and provide quality process services and advice to support managers in their daily staff management responsibilities.
• Collect and organize input on HR processes and policies and participate in the review and updating of various systems, manuals, guidelines, and tools.
• Maintain record keeping through personnel files and/or Insight that adheres to required CRS, donor, and local law regulations. As needed provide support on analytical reports on HR-related data, metrics and trends to support decision-making, workforce planning and development.
• Perform other duties within Human Resources as requested by the supervisor.

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or business administration required.
• Minimum of three years’ work experience in HR, preferably with an International or local NGO and good knowledge of HR best practices and standards.
• Experience with and knowledge of employment laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts, and practices. Good understanding of the local labor law.

Required/Desired Foreign Language Arabic, English.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

1. Good time management skills with ability to work on multiple tasks
2. Strong customer service orientation with good communication and interpersonal skills 
3. Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented 
4. Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving, 
5. Good written and verbal communication skills, 
6. Proficiency in MS Office,

Agency-Wide Competencies: 

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results: 

• Serves with integrity. 
• Models’ stewardship 
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships 
• Promotes learning. 

Physical Requirements/Environment: 

• Normal conditions of an office environment. 
• Travel 10% of the time in CRS field offices.

Disclaimer: 

• This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, human trafficking everywhere and at all times. I, the applicant, accept these requirements as part of my job application.

CRS's emphasis on family values supports benefits, including maternity and paternity leave, policies that promote exclusive breastfeeding, the availability of a crèche at

the office, and flexible working hours where possible.

Submission location: - 

If interested, please submit cover letter, resume and copies of your education and work certificates to SARHO Zalingei Office – September 19, 2026. Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number where you can be reached.