Human Resources Assistant (Kinshasa)

About the role

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is seeking a Human Resources Assistant for its Country Cluster Delegation in Kinshasa. Reporting to the HR Coordinator, the assistant will provide administrative support across the full employment lifecycle, ensuring smooth HR processes for the delegation’s staff.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment activities, including posting vacancies and coordinating interview logistics.
• Prepare employment contracts, onboarding documents and maintain personnel files.
• Monitor leave requests, contract renewals and payroll inputs, ensuring accurate data entry into HR systems.
• Maintain HR trackers, databases and reports to support HR, finance and operations teams.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR Coordinator and liaise with the HR Officer in Bunia.

Required profile

• Secondary education completed; higher education in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Experience in administrative or HR support roles, preferably in an international or humanitarian setting.
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and ability to handle confidential information.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an asset.

Required skills

• Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets).
• Familiarity with HR information systems or databases.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global humanitarian network.
• Professional development in a multicultural environment.