Client Name: USAID
Project Title: Recruitment Management and Payroll Processing
Location: Kandahar
Starting Date: Jan- 2020
End Date: Dec- 2020
Status: Completed
Project Overview:
The project aimed to support USAID Tetra Tech in recruitment management and payroll processing activities in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Awtsaar Logistic and Consultancy Services collaborated with USAID Tetra Tech to ensure the efficient and effective management of human resources for project implementation.
Key Activities:
- Needs Assessment and Planning:
- Conducted a comprehensive assessment to understand the staffing requirements and payroll processing needs of USAID Tetra Tech’s projects in Kandahar.
- Collaborated with USAID Tetra Tech to develop a recruitment strategy and payroll processing plan aligned with project objectives and timelines.
- Recruitment Management:
- Identified staffing needs and vacancies for USAID Tetra Tech’s projects in Kandahar.
- Managed the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and selection.
- Ensured compliance with USAID and local regulations and policies throughout the recruitment process.
- Payroll Processing:
- Established payroll systems and procedures tailored to the needs of USAID Tetra Tech’s projects in Kandahar.
- Collected and processed employee attendance, timesheets, and other relevant data for payroll calculation.
- Managed payroll distribution and addressed any payroll-related queries or issues from employees.
- Human Resource Management:
- Provided ongoing support and guidance to USAID Tetra Tech’s staff on HR-related matters, including policies, procedures, and benefits.
- Maintained accurate personnel records and documentation in compliance with USAID and local regulations.
- Addressed staffing-related challenges and facilitated communication between management and staff.
- Training and Capacity Building:
- Conducted training sessions for USAID Tetra Tech’s staff on recruitment best practices, payroll processing procedures, and HR policies.
- Provided guidance and support to build the capacity of USAID Tetra Tech’s HR team in Kandahar.
- Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Established a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of recruitment and payroll processing activities.
- Conducted regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance with USAID and local regulations and identify areas for improvement.
- Project Closure:
- Finalized all project documentation, including recruitment records, payroll reports, and HR policies and procedures.
- Conducted a project review meeting with USAID Tetra Tech to review project outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future initiatives.
- Prepared a comprehensive project closure report summarizing the achievements, challenges, and impact of the project on recruitment management and payroll processing in Kandahar.
Outcome: The project successfully supported USAID Tetra Tech in recruitment management and payroll processing activities in Kandahar, ensuring the timely and efficient deployment of human resources for project implementation. Through effective collaboration between Awtsaar Logistic and Consultancy Services and USAID Tetra Tech, the project contributed to the smooth operation of USAID-funded projects in the region.