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Job Title:  Human Resources Officer

Organisation: SNV

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

SNV is an international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has annual revenues of over €120 million, and 1300 staff working in 25 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission.

Job Summary: If you are passionate about HR and highly efficient and effective, give us a chance to interview you. We expect you to have knowledge of various HR functions. We want a committed and approachable individual with good character and good soft skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruitment

• Support the recruitment drive by; advertising recruitment opportunities; and screen applications received against job requirements.
• Working with the hiring manager, set up and serve the interview process – confirming interview date/time with candidates and selectors, ensuring interview questions and copies of CVs are available, assessment tests undertaken, room bookings made.
• Obtain references, correspond with selected candidates regarding offers, confirmation of appointment and employment contracts, informing other candidates of their selection result.
• Set up and update the HR files for appointed candidates once contract is signed.

Staff Development

• Support the HR Department to map staff development and training requirements, in line with the annual performance appraisals.
• In coordination with Operation and Program departments, arrange for the on boarding and induction of new personnel; ensuring that they registered within the necessary systems (including SAP by Design (SbD), Timesheet, Payroll, Performance Systems).
• Assist Programming & Operational leadership in the identification and monitoring of suitable training programs for staff development. Conduct after training surveys to assess the outcomes and impacts of these development trainings.
• Advise and assist both Programming & Operational management and employees with respect to employment issues and concerns, through the interpretation of applicable HR policies and procedures.

Support to HR Systems & Information

• Support efficient use of SAP by Design by all staff in ensuring all HR related tasks are completed within the system.
• Conduct routine HR correspondence in line with requirements and as authorised by the HR manager.
• Support to the HRM in the production of the monthly staff pay roll in line with agreed procedures.
• Maintain relevant HR databases and systems – SAP, SABA, and Smart Recruiter by providing routine summary reports to the HR manager.
• Track completion by managers of the annual Performance Appraisal Review process (PAR), bringing issues of concern to the HR manager.
• Maintain up to date HR personnel records, and exercise confidentiality at all times.
• Arrange necessary HR exit processes for separating staff

General support

• Complete other related tasks as assigned by line manager.
• Fully participate as an HR team member and with other organisational events and requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Human Resources, Business Administration, and psychology.
• Five years of experience at medium level in Human Resources Responsibilities for an international organisations or private institutions.
• Conceptual working and thinking level with several years of experience in Human Resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of donor regulations and compliance issues related to Human Resources of donor funds.
• Proven experience in risk management.
• Attention to details, preciseness in the execution of tasks, solution-oriented working approach and negotiation.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills, including the ability to articulate Operations and logistical data to non-Operations audience.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relations in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proficiency /Knowledge of Microsoft Office and skill in the use of Excel, including complex/compound spreadsheets and other accounting package is essential.
• Must be a member of a professional body like HRMUA, CIPD, and CHRM.
• Excellent command of English language both written and spoken.

How to Apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on the “I AM INTERESTED” tab at the link below.

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Deadline: 14th July 2023

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