Rami Tarcha, Human Resources Manager

Rami Tarcha

Human Resources Manager

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Location
Syria - Damascus
Education
Master's degree, Human Resources
Experience
19 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 10 Months

Human Resources Manager at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • April 2021 to August 2021

(250 National Staff and 12 International Staff, Annual Budget: USD 15M, 2 Offices, 5 HR Staff)
•Recruit, train and coach Human resources manager, designed on-boarding program including on-job training.
•Restructured the HR department to improve efficiency of the HR services in Islamabad and Peshawar offices.
•Review and update ICRC internal policies such as Staff Regulation, overtime and leave management to ensure compliance with ICRC standard and Pakistan’s relevant laws.

Consultant – Human Resources, Administration and Logistics at Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH)
  • Syria - Damascus
  • January 2021 to April 2021

(22 National Staff and 2 International Staff)

Contributed to the start-up of the agency in Syria in HR, administration and logistics files.
•Finalized the legal process of registration in the ministry of labor and social affairs.
•Drafted and finalized employment contracts (including compliance with Syrian laws).
•Conduct salary study and finalized Salary scale and benefits (including medical and life insurance).
•Trained and coached the HR officer on various HR files such as recruitment, payroll, learning and development and leave management.
•Structured logistics department and finalized procurement policy.

Family liaison officer (Crisis Management Team) at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
  • Syria - Damascus
  • October 2013 to August 2020

•Focal point for all interaction with the families of the 3 kidnapped colleagues.
•Maintain communication flow between families and the crisis management team (Damascus and Geneva).

Country Human Resources Manager at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
  • Syria - Damascus
  • January 2015 to August 2020

(700 National Staff and 150 International Staff, Annual Budget: USD 200M, 7 Offices, 20 HR Staff)
•Translate operational needs and challenges into local HR strategy and priorities; implement the corresponding action plan and Implement HR projects and initiatives.
•Anticipate HR needs and scenarios to align it with the operational developments and the contingency plans.
•Advise and coach managers on fulfilling their people management responsibilities.
•Participate in the staffing and the recruitment of management & senior positions (National and International staff).
•Facilitate collaboration and communication between the delegation and HR units at headquarters in Geneva.
•Create and maintain internal communication channels and tools.
•Guide staff members of their life cycle within the ICRC, on both administrative HR and professional development.
•Ensure HR processes and related services (recruitment, HR administration, training, staff health and well-being) are implemented and delivered according to ICRC policies and guidelines and in compliance with local legislation.
•Develop and maintain sound knowledge of the local labor market and recruitment channels and an overview of the availability of local talent.

Training Relay for Syria & MENA Region at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
  • Syria - Damascus
  • February 2013 to December 2015

Facilitated and delivered ICRC institutional courses to ICRC staff in MENA Region

Administrator and Logistician at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
  • Syria - Damascus
  • September 2009 to December 2014

(450 National Staff and 80 International Staff, Annual Budget: USD 150M, 5 Offices)

•In charge of HR file Syria including recruitment, payroll and performance management.
•In charge of preparation of the annual budget, monthly forecast and risk reporting, cost-control and analysis of budget implementation and deviations.
•Responsible of the integrity of financial and analytical accounting and reporting, in charge of all financial resources and administrative activities.
•Provides technical and operational support in the areas of purchasing, fleet, stock management, import-export activities and statistics, in accordance with the ICRC’s logistics standards and local legislation.

Office Manager at The International School of Choueifat (SABIS)
  • Syria - Homs
  • December 2007 to February 2009

(90 National Staff and 10 International Staff)

Responsible for all facets of Administration, ensure the integrity of administrative processes and accuracy of various transactions.
Areas of responsibilities: marketing, public relations, admission, registration, human resources, maintenance, transportation and campus services.
•Plan and execute marketing and recruitment campaigns (local and international).
•Supervise admission and registration staff.
•Supervise all human resources department, functions and activities (national and international Staff).
•Support and assist foreign staff and their families with accommodation and visas.
•Coordinate with Syrian government’s departments and ministries all school related matters.

Sales Manager at Kanaan Group
  • Syria - Aleppo
  • April 2006 to December 2007

Implement the company’s strategy plan to ensure both revenue targets and the development of the company position in the telecommunication market in the northern region (Aleppo & Idlib).
•Demonstrate a strategic sales approach focused on building relationships with partners and end user customers.
•Identify, recruit, educate and develop relationships with resellers.
•Provide guidance and training to sales team members on key relationships and programs.
•Collect market data, evaluate work process and target; ensure working under company’s regulations.

Events Supervisor/Admin Officer at The American University Of Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • February 2004 to February 2006

To assist the Student Activities Department in supervising the Student Centre and the student’s extracurricular activities.
•Participate in organizing all major events and functions in the University such as the graduation commencement, new student’s orientation, the Global Day festivities and the charity festivals.
•Supervise events organized by the Student Activities Department and handle preparations and arrangements.
•In-charge of the Student Centre (includes students lounge, multi-purpose rooms, restaurants and coffee shops).
•Help on planning and proposing new activities and updating the department management of all students’ organizations inquiries.
•Responsible of Student Employment Department interviewing, hiring, training, and setting the working schedule.

Marketing & Sales Executive at RIGID Group Of Companies
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • June 2002 to January 2004

To establish a strong relationship with clients, following up orders and ensure customer satisfaction and excellent customer service in every aspect of the business to achieve the highest marketing targets.
•Analyze and reporting on the market situation.
•Carry out all the tenders-bids works (quoting - following up - contracts).
•Participate on establishing a marketing plan that is appropriate to both market and company strategy.
•Create and develop marketing relationships with decision makers in Ministries and major companies, and therefore increasing the sales over the set target.

Sales Executive at Brook Trading
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2000 to April 2002

Carrying out regular visits to outlets, following customer’s inquiries and organize stands in outlets.
•Handling marketing, promotional and distribution operations.
•Comprehensive care of customers’ needs.

Education

Master's degree, Human Resources
  • at The University Of Salford
  • December 2021

Master Degree in Human Resources and Development

Diploma, Accounts
  • at Damascus University
  • October 1999

Diploma in Accounting

Specialties & Skills

Succession Planning
HR Business Partnering
HR Transformation
Perfomance Management
Management
MS-Office
Accounting Programs
Point of Sales Programs
Internet researches
Comminucation and Inter-cultural Experiance
SAP Application

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Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Accounting and Auditing (Training)
Training Institute:
K & K for the Middle East, Sharjah – UAE
Date Attended:
April 2021
Duration:
800 hours
Employee’s skills development course / keeping a Personal Development Profile. (Training)
Training Institute:
The American University of Sharjah - UAE
Date Attended:
June 2004
Duration:
18 hours
Leading Teams for Effective Time Management, Conflict Resolution, and Communication (Training)
Training Institute:
BCTS (Business Consultancy and Training Services)
Date Attended:
July 2008
Duration:
24 hours