Agnes Abdi
Kigoma
Summary
MBA and Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Field Coordinator/Head of Office
International Rescue Committee
Kigoma
02.2022 - Current
- Managed operation staff in finance, supply chain, HR, and IT departments.
- Indirectly supervised Program team (Education, Health, and Protection).
- Represented IRC in interagency and external/stakeholders meetings.
- Managed and supervised program activities across Health, Protection, and Education sectors in Kibondo site
- Executed efficient budget management for office operations
- Provided strategic leadership to Kibondo office.
Senior HR Manager
International Rescue Committee
Kigoma
12.2018 - 02.2022
- Implemented IRC 2020 Strategic Plan aligned with HR commitments outlined by Senior Management Team under guidance from Human Resource Coordinator.
- Managed the execution of HR global priorities and Country Program priorities in Kigoma Region, optimizing HR operations at field sites.
- Oversaw staff talent acquisition, retention, and attraction initiatives with a particular emphasis on promoting gender equality.
- Ensured adherence to global and country practices, including compliance issues, HR policies and procedures, and best practices.
- Ensured effective and transparent management of human resources to enhance employee satisfaction and promote strong staff relationships.
- Coordinated field-level activities involving retention, staff performance management, training, and staff welfare. Assisted HR teams in the field by providing technical support.
- Managed and trained HR Officers in HRIS data management, including Workday system (HRIS) and employee records. Coordinated payroll system for national staff and incentive staff payroll.
- Provided guidance to address misconduct disciplinary concerns to the Management
- Experienced in conducting investigations, training trainers of investigations, and providing staff-wide awareness on safeguarding issues.
- Investigated complaints of discrimination or harassment brought forward by employees or external sources.
- Developed and implemented Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs.
- Conducted recruitment activities such as job postings, interviewing candidates, and making hiring decisions.
- Managed employee relations issues such as grievances, performance management, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Provided advice to managers on organizational development matters including team building initiatives.
- Performed routine audits of personnel files to ensure compliance with labor regulations.
Acting HR Coordinator
International Rescue Committee
Kigoma
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Implemented IRC 2020 Strategic Plan at the national level, focusing on HR commitments defined by the Senior Management Team.
- Implemented and led the execution of HR global priorities and Country Program priorities in the Country
- Ensured consistent and efficient implementation of global practices including compliance issues, HR policies and procedures, and best practices in the country
- Ensured smooth staff relationship by promptly addressing queries and concerns, maintaining transparency in human resources management.
Talent Acquisition Development and Compliance Manager
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Kigoma
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Led end-to-end recruitment process.
- Managed benefits and salary review process while providing guidance to senior Management
- Identified training opportunities for employees in the Staff Learning and Development department.
- Monitored Performance Evaluation Management process (PME).
- Experienced in reviewing, managing and implementing HR policies
- Maintained efficiency by consistently reminding staff to submit timesheets on time.
- Ensuring compliance to HR policies and procedures
- Expertly trained participants in PSEA investigations and successfully investigated cases of misconduct.
- Successfully addressed various employee conflict situations, fostering positive work environment
- Provided assistance with staff welfare concerns.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Provided guidance on complex regulatory issues to senior management and other departments.
Human Resources Manager
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Kigoma
02.2014 - 01.2017
- Ensured new employees were properly oriented and onboarded
- Managed and processed payroll for Organization employees, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
- Maintained internal and centralized database to record and monitor staff working hours, annual leave accrual, training, and evaluation.
- Maintained accuracy in completing payroll and reviewing timesheets based on Finance Department guidelines
- Supervised organization of personal files and implemented an efficient filing system with relevant documents.
- Developed Job descriptions and supervised staff in Human Resources department
- Ensured effective coordination and monitoring of performance management evaluation function in order to align it with other HR processes and support staff development.
- Prepared and facilitated travel bookings and tickets for staff.
- Retrieved historical staff information such as NSSF contributions.
- Implemented and managed HR policies
- Managed disciplinary and grievance processes.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Identified, screened and interviewed potential employees.
- Conducted background checks and reference checks of prospective employees.
- Organized orientation sessions for new hires and provided them with onboarding information.
- Provided guidance on labor law compliance issues.
- Maintained employee records in accordance with Organization policy and applicable legal requirements.
- Investigated employee relations matters through interviews with involved parties to ensure a fair resolution.
- Resolved conflicts between different departments or personnel using sound judgment to maintain a harmonious work environment.
Administrator under Safety, Health and Environment (HSE) Department and HR Assistant
Kabanga Nickel Company Limited
05.2008 - 09.2009
- Prepared weekly, monthly, and yearly reports
- Attended and documented minutes for contractors' meetings
- Provided instruction and guidance to newly hired project personnel
- Instructed and assessed subcontractors to ensure compliance with project HSE requirements.
- Ensured accurate documentation and timely reporting of accidents, damages, environmental loss, and near misses
- Conducted refresher training sessions for all employees
- Managed and organized HSE files and documents.
- Conducted regular inspections of work areas
- Reviewed and updated Project HS&E plan regularly for accuracy.
- Assisted HR team in providing orientation and inductions for new staff
- Recorded and monitored staff working hours, leaves, employee rotation, training, refresher training, performance evaluations, and pension scheme contributions
- Developed and delivered employee training programs
- Scheduled and computed payroll data accurately.
Education
MBA - Masters of Business Administration in HR
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya10-2012
Bachelor of Arts - BA in Political Science And Public Administration
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania11-2007
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Program coordination
- Staff Oversight
- Meetings and presentations
- Meeting facilitation
- Relationship building and management
- Staff Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Communication Skills
- Financial Skills
- Payroll Management
- Labor Relations
- Policy Development
- HRIS proficiency
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Relations
- Recruitment Strategies
- Retention Strategies
- Benefits Administration
Fundamental Skills
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Email (Outlook)
Other Communications
Excellent skills in effective telecommunications at all levels, very good communicator
Attributes
Very calm, focused and highly organized individual, interpersonal, independent who can work under minimum supervision, and a team player
Availability
One Month notice
Contacts
0764-906608, aggieabby3@yahoo.com
References
- Paul Timothy Mwebe, Deputy Director-Play matters project, IRC Uganda program, +256 789342509, Paultimothy.Mwebe@rescue.org
- John Msinzo, Deputy External Liaison Coordinator, IRC Dar Es Salaam, 0767800269, John.msinzo@rescue.org
- Stephen Myamba, Former Regional Field Coordinator, International Rescue Committee, 0766503535, myambaiddah@gmail.com / smyamba@yahoo.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Volunteerism
- Leadership
Certification
- Tanzania Labour law from Tanzania Association of Employers from 8th to 12 March 2021.
- Management Development Programme Training from 17th February to 20th February 2015.
- Navigator (leadership and Management training) from July 2022 to March 2023.
- Compass courses (management and leadership courses) in 2018.
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Affiliations
- Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) Lead responsible for leading Country GEDI initiatives, worked on the GEDI action plan, successful trained staff on GEDI.
Timeline
Deputy Field Coordinator/Head of Office
International Rescue Committee
02.2022 - Current
Acting HR Coordinator
International Rescue Committee
02.2020 - 08.2020
Senior HR Manager
International Rescue Committee
12.2018 - 02.2022
Talent Acquisition Development and Compliance Manager
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
02.2017 - 11.2018
Human Resources Manager
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
02.2014 - 01.2017
Administrator under Safety, Health and Environment (HSE) Department and HR Assistant
Kabanga Nickel Company Limited
05.2008 - 09.2009
MBA - Masters of Business Administration in HR
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Bachelor of Arts - BA in Political Science And Public Administration
University of Dar Es Salaam
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