INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.
Terms of reference
Job Title: HR Manager
Code: SR-31-10170
Duty station: N’Djamena
Starting date: 01/04/2026
Contract duration: 6 months
Reporting to: HR Coordinator / Head of mission (if there’s no HR Coordinator)
Functional Supervisor: HR Coordinator / Regional HR Coordinator (if there’s no HR Coordinator)
Supervision of: n/a
Type of Duty Station: Non-family duty station
General context of the project
INTERSOS has been active in Chad since 2004, implementing projects in the areas of food security, protection, health and nutrition, and WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) to assist internally displaced persons in the Lake Region and Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad. After a hiatus in 2016, INTERSOS resumed its activities in 2017. The areas on which INTERSOS Chad focuses its interventions are primarily the following: protection through the strengthening of an environment that promotes and protects human rights, and more specifically those of children and women, through the establishment of Child-Friendly Spaces; GBV case management, the restoration of social cohesion, community rehabilitation, as well as access to water, hygiene, and sanitation, food security, and health/nutrition.
The position is based in N’djamena, with frequent travel to the east and to Lac.
General purpose of the position
Contribute to the identification and implementation of the mission’s human resources needs by assessing staffing requirements, ensuring they are adequately met, and strengthening the capacity and active involvement of national staff to effectively achieve mission objectives.
In collaboration with the Human Resources Coordinator, manage national staff (policies/strategies, rules and tools), ensuring that INTERSOS acts as a responsible employer.
Be responsible for the development, regular updating and implementation of the Internal Regulations for national staff.
Support mission staff (both national and international) with team management responsibilities in the application of the Internal Regulations.
Main responsibilities and tasks:
Strategy
HR Policies, Procedures and Reporting
Recruitment
Management of National Staff
Learning and Development
Representation
Accountability and Protection
General Conditions
According to the Country of assignment
Salary: The monthly remuneration for each position is defined according to the INTERSOS international standard salary grid and function grid, taking into account the selected candidate’s experience. It is communicated during the HR interview, or at any rate during the first stage of the selection process.
Transportation: Round-trip flights for the humanitarian worker and partner. For any mission lasting at least 12 months, after 9 months, an additional flight ticket to the Country of residence and return to the mission is covered by the Organisation for the humanitarian worker. In the Accompanied duty stations, also for the partner. In Family Duty Stations, also for dependents.
Medical insurance: Injuries and death insurance; civil liability insurance, reimbursement for vaccines, medical certificate and PCR test for deployment; psychosocial support on request for the humanitarian worker and dependents. In the Accompanied duty stations, also for the partner. In Family Duty Stations, also for dependents.
Visa: INTERSOS covers the costs and visa support for the humanitarian worker. and the partner. In the Accompanied duty stations, also for the partner. In Family Duty stations, also for dependents.
Annual leave: 2.5 days per month.
Installation costs: According to the Country of assignment
School fees: According to the Country of assignment
Induction: Online orientation course: each new staff member receives preparatory training before departure, adequate to provide the necessary information related to the structure of INTERSOS and the main decision-making processes and working tools, in order to facilitate entry into the Organisation.
Note 1: INTERSOS applies a “Learning & Development Policy” which includes the possibility to receive capacitation and participate in internal and external training. Priority will be given to Staff working for INTERSOS for over two years.
Note 2: The categorisation of Family, Non-Family, and Accompanied Duty stations is subject to security criteria, access to health and education services, and is non-negotiable.
Accommodation
Shared accommodation in a Guesthouse is provided in Field duty stations. In the Accompanied duty stations and Family duty stations, there is also the option of reimbursement of part of the accommodation cost and a flat allowance for installation expenses. In Family duty stations, there is also a contribution to school fees for dependent children.
R&R
INTERSOS staff required to work for extended periods at duty stations under hazardous, stressful and difficult conditions are granted a regular and mandatory period of Rest and Recuperation (R&R). This is due to protecting their health and well-being and ensuring optimal work performance upon the resumption of their duties, while, at the same time, preserving the operational readiness of the Organisation. R&R benefits are not financial compensation for the degree of hardship and insecurity of a duty station. Eligibility: staff members recruited as international field staff whose contract states one R&R Duty Station as the main Duty Station and whose contract duration is equal to or longer than 4 calendar months. R&R: it consists of 7 days of psycho-physical recovery every 8/12 weeks, depending on the duty station. A €1000 allowance is associated with it.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:
Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password and citizenship), sign-up and apply by attaching your CV in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.
Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references: two line managers and one HR referent. Family members are to be excluded.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.
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