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Human Resource Officer Non-profit Careers – African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD)
Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Organisation: African Initiatives for Relief and Development
(AIRD)
(AIRD)
Funding Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR)
(UNHCR)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Country Director
About US:
African
Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD) is a non-governmental,
non-political, non-religious and non-profit making organization with the main
aim of protecting and seeking durable solutions for Refugees and IDPs in Africa
in partnership with UNHCR, the UN refugee agency.
Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD) is a non-governmental,
non-political, non-religious and non-profit making organization with the main
aim of protecting and seeking durable solutions for Refugees and IDPs in Africa
in partnership with UNHCR, the UN refugee agency.
Job Summary: The Human Resource Officer will be responsible for
managing all aspects of our Human Resources practices and processes. The incumbent
will support the full implementation of our HR SOP. The purpose of this post is
to ensure we have a good induction of staff, promote our vision and core values
along with design job descriptions, recruit and performance management. An
important aspect of this post will be to implement the 360 degree process and
also work with our 9 country offices to assist them with good HR practices.
managing all aspects of our Human Resources practices and processes. The incumbent
will support the full implementation of our HR SOP. The purpose of this post is
to ensure we have a good induction of staff, promote our vision and core values
along with design job descriptions, recruit and performance management. An
important aspect of this post will be to implement the 360 degree process and
also work with our 9 country offices to assist them with good HR practices.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary Duties:
- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives
aligned with the HR SOP - Support current and future needs through
development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital - The incumbent will develop and monitor
overall HR strategies, system, tactics and procedures across the
organization - Bridge management and employee relations by
addressing demands, grievances and other issues - Nurture a positive work environment
- Manage the recruitment and selection process
via the HR SOP including; - Assisting in shortlisting process as
requested; - Ensuring all recruitment logistics
such as scheduling interviews, preparation of appropriate interview
documents and liaising with candidates - Participating on interview panels
when required; - Conducting reference checks for
selected candidates; - Informing job applicants on status
of their application; - Maintaining tracking system and full
documentation of recruitment processes. - Oversee and manage a performance appraisal
system that drives high performance - Coordinate the administration of the annual
performance management process including the introduction of 360 degree
for the Head Office and Country Offices for international staff. - Offer support in identifying training and
development needs of the Head Office national staff recommending appropriate
interventions - Constantly review CO local labour laws and
ensure Head Office compliance in those Countries - Updating and keeping of summary
records/reports as requested by the FAD - Coordinate induction processes for new staff
ensuring necessary paperwork is completed. - Ensuring security and restricted access to
personnel records and information
General Duties:
- Adhere to all regulations, instructions and
observe guidelines, orientations, systems, procedures forms & formats
of the AIRD Standard Operating Procedures - Abide by government regulations /policies
- Work in coordination with the FAD to monitor
all programs and assist country program teams improve their HR systems
including Induction - Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual
reports on HR activities and status as agreed with the FAD - Perform any other duties as may be assigned
by management
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree
and/or post graduate degree in a relevant field - At least three years’ experience working in
HR - People oriented and results drive
- Demonstrable experience with HR metrics
- Knowledge of HR systems and database
- Ability to architect strategy for HR
Department - Excellent active listening, negotiation and
presentation skills - Competence to build and effectively manage
interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization - In depth knowledge of labour law and HR best
practices - Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and
work well under pressure - Computer literacy i.e. Proficiency to use MS
Office suite of applications and other IT systems - Fully conversant with English (written and
spoken), French an asset - Strong analytical, communication and problem
solving skills is necessary along with capacity to identify and articulate
potential problems and provide possible solutions in concise and clear
manner - Previous experience working with
international development partners, international nongovernmental
organization (INGOs) and donors (in particular UNHCR experience) is an
asset
Personal Characteristics: The HR Officer should demonstrate
competence in some or all of the following:
competence in some or all of the following:
- Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and
practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is
consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the
organization - Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive
working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to
achieve the goals of the organization - Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and
write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and
effective communication tools and techniques - Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to
improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities - Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively
with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that
enhance organizational effectiveness - Organize: Set priorities, develop a work
schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data,
information and activities - Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to
identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate
possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates must send an application letter
stating qualifications and experience, and their suitability for the position,
together with latest updated C.V. by email to hr@airdinternational.org
suitably qualified and interested candidates must send an application letter
stating qualifications and experience, and their suitability for the position,
together with latest updated C.V. by email to hr@airdinternational.org
Deadline: 16th July, 2016
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