Human resource management is the management of the people who work in an organization. They can be managers, employees, project officers, field workers, coordinators. Since the organization is run by these people, they are considered to be a “resource” – ‘a human resource.’ Like we use funds to … [Read more...] about Why is Human Resource Management Important for NGOs?
Human Resource Information System for NGO Employees
The Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is a database that records and maintains information about all employees in an organization. This system is useful in job recruitment, developing terms of reference, and monitoring, assessing and coordinating work with each of the employee. This system … [Read more...] about Human Resource Information System for NGO Employees
Staff Recruitment Policy for NGOs
Staff recruitment is the process of hiring staff to carry out various activities in an organization. In NGOs, staff recruitment is mostly determined by the availability of ongoing projects and how they have been budgeted. Nevertheless, staff recruitment is essential because many donors seek to know … [Read more...] about Staff Recruitment Policy for NGOs
How to write a standard employment contract
Once the recruitment of staff is finalized, an appointment letter needs to be issued, which comprises of the information about the final selection. On acceptance of the letter, the new employee will be signing an employment contract with organization. The employment contract comprises of the … [Read more...] about How to write a standard employment contract
Performance Management System
As organizations are run by people, their performance holds the key for achieving results and ensuring growth. Holding up a good team within an organization can be very difficult. Staff members may start to feel frustrated, diverted from their objectives of work and may even leave the organization. … [Read more...] about Performance Management System
Using the Annual Performance Plan for NGO Employees in Performance Management System
The Annual Performance Plan is developed jointly by the NGO supervisor and the employee together after discussing and planning the objectives, activities and results to be undertaken by the employee. The Performance Plan for the year specifically outlines the targets to be achieved by the employee … [Read more...] about Using the Annual Performance Plan for NGO Employees in Performance Management System
The Performance Appraisal Form
Appraising of the performance of the staff can consider not only the job outputs of the staff but also his/her personal qualities and behavior. In order to appraise the staff, the supervisor has to keep the Annual Performance Plan and the Monthly Work Plan as references to evaluate the performance. … [Read more...] about The Performance Appraisal Form
Staff Performance Needs
Different staff members perform differently, but it is also true that all of them have the potential to work and perform well. It is for the organization to tap this potential and use it for overall growth. The following format can be used after the Performance Appraisal and can be integrated in the … [Read more...] about Staff Performance Needs
Scholarships available to study Master of Human Rights and Democratization at the University of Sydney
As the University of Sydney is open to admission for the course of Master’s degree program in Human Rights and Democratization (Asia Pacfic), it has also announced the availability of 34 scholarships for the region. These scholarships have been made possible due to the support of the European … [Read more...] about Scholarships available to study Master of Human Rights and Democratization at the University of Sydney
UNIFEM’s call for proposals to study women’s situation in conflict and post-conflict countries in Africa
UNIFEM has issued a call for proposals to partner with an organization to carry out a study in conflict and post-conflict countries in Africa. “The study will be the basis of the experts report to the open session of the Peace and Security Council in 20100, and will be launched at the time. The … [Read more...] about UNIFEM’s call for proposals to study women’s situation in conflict and post-conflict countries in Africa
