Job Title: Human Resources Assistant
Reports to: Director of Finance & Operations
Job Summary: This position is responsible for all Human Resources activities for the project.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
· In collaboration with staff and supervisors, review and revise Job Descriptions to ensure that they are up to date and complete;
· Coordinate the recruitment of new staff, including: placement of vacancy notices; receipt of applications and shortlisting of candidates; following up with references; verification of documentation; conducting tests of qualified shortlisted candidates; acting as Secretary to the Interview Committee; and preparing letters of offer;
· Maintenance of complete employment files for all staff. Orient new employees on corporate policies and benefits. Enroll new local staff in the health insurance plan;
· Manage training program for the organization, including: drawing up a training plan; managing training budget; producing materials needed for training; working with training providers to develop suitable content for the courses; delivering selected training sessions;
· Provide guidance to Cardno on updates of rules and regulations of Ugandan Labor Law;
· Act as Secretary to the Security Management Committee. Maintain an up to date staff roster with home addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses. Maintain up to date phone tree;
· Ensure that the staff evaluation processes are completed in a timely manner. Coordinate goal setting for staff, ensuring that all goals are in line with project priorities;
· Manage the recruitment process for consultants, ensuring that all relevant procurement rules are followed and documentation is complete;
· Other tasks, as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· Bachelors Degree in Management or other relevant field. Masters Degree preferred.
· 4+ years working experience of demonstrable experience in a similar office environment, preferable for donor funded projects;
· Excellent writing, computer and organizational skills;
· Excellent listening skills;
· USAID experience and basic knowledge of FARs and AIDARs is highly desirable;
· Proven ability to work closely with a variety of project stakeholders, including local senior and support staff, USAID personnel, Home Office staff and consultants, to work collaboratively to solve administrative and operational problems as they arise; and
· Proven ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management demands.
How to Apply:
Application and resume with names of three references should be sent to [email protected].Please indicate the job position in the subject line. Deadline: Monday, 25 February, 2013 5:00 pm.
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