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Human Resources/Administration Assistant Non-profit Careers – Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
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Job Title: Human Resources/Administration Assistant
Organisation: Danish Refugee
Council (DRC)
Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Area Program
Manager
Manager
About US:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent,
humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more
than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees
and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote
durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of
humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN
Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in
Disaster Relief.
humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more
than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees
and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote
durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of
humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN
Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in
Disaster Relief.
Job Summary: The Human Resources/Administration
Assistant will ensure the smooth running of the office in relation to all
administrative and human resources processes; ensuring that office
administrative resources are used appropriately and in conformity with
DRC/Donor Guidelines and policies.
Assistant will ensure the smooth running of the office in relation to all
administrative and human resources processes; ensuring that office
administrative resources are used appropriately and in conformity with
DRC/Donor Guidelines and policies.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Administration:
- Regularly monitor any changes in national
laws related to DRC/DDG operations, e.g. Labour Law. - Carry out general clerical duties,
including photocopying, filing and mailing - Routinely re-order office supplies
- Manage the filing, storage and security of
documents, including HR files, project assets, consumables, etc.; ensure
all documents are filed according to the guidelines in Operations Handbook - Maintain a tracking system for all
communications (in-coming and out-going) by receiving and forwarding to
the responsible staffs, and circulating from DRC/DDG staffs to external
parties. - Chair weekly meetings and send minutes to
Kampala
Human Resources:
- Maintain confidential, accurate and up to
date records of all staff (i.e. personnel information and management
systems) - Maintain an updated Staff Database
including tracking contract dates and extensions - Ensure staff management and follow up for
the office: record staff absences, overtime, holidays, contracts, contract
renewals and end of contract documents and payments, explain policies to
staff and implement procedures - Keenly track staff leave and support
Supervisors in ensuring leave planning is done - Maintain the HR filing system, including
update of all paperwork - Prepare office payroll, tax and social
insurance documentation on a monthly basis for checking and authorisation
by Area Program Manager, and ensure timely payment of these - Prepare the recruitment planner to acquire
authorization for every position and ensure a transparent and fair
recruitment procedure in liaison with Area Manager and HR Kampala - Prepare all casual/Volunteer contracts
with guidance and support from Kampala HR and maintain records of all
contract related information; and ensure those are paid on a timely basis. - Maintain Administrative guidelines and
update if procedure changes - Ensure compliance with all DRC/Donor HR
and Admin procedures and liaise with Area Manager and Kampala HR unit for
support in attaining this.
Additional Tasks:
- Ensure that all finance/admin/HR
procedures are carried out according to DRC standards and in a transparent
way - Mentor and supervise Guards, office
attendant and Housekeeping staff and manage their schedules, leave
planning and other HR needs - Take initiative to ensure targets are
prioritised and achieved before stated deadlines. - Ensure that a good relations with the
district authorities are fully maintained
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
Council (DRC) Human Resources/Administration Assistant job placement must
hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences and any other
related field - A minimum of three years of relevant experience
in Human Resources and Administration in INGOs. - Excellent knowledge in Administration
management and day to day running of office. - Excellent organizational skills.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Proven commitment to work Only for a short
period and still be result oriented. - Extensive knowledge of working in
challenging environments. - Demonstrated ability to manage large and
varied workloads, and can manage stress constructively. - Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet
deadlines and work with limited supervision. - Pro-active, stable and robust character
and a good team-player. - Excellent communication skills, calm and a
good sense of humor. - Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated
ability to establish effective working relations at all levels.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications with the following documents to the E-mail address below;
applications with the following documents to the E-mail address below;
- A cover letter (1 page) in which you
explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the
qualities and qualifications criteria - Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages).
The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant
training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant
references.
E-mail your cover letter, updated CV and academic credentials to:
administrator@drcuganda.org
administrator@drcuganda.org
Deadline: 7th
September 2017 by 5:00 PM
September 2017 by 5:00 PM
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