Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Organisation: Media Challenge Initiative (MCI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: C.E.O
About US:
Media Challenge Initiative is a youth-driven non-profit, building the next generation of journalists in Africa through training, mentorship and experiential peer-to- peer learning. MCI has been providing professional journalism and multimedia journalism training since 2012. It is a social enterprise led by a team of four Ugandans that focus on student journalists who hope to improve their skills in the fields of journalism by providing media fellowship and journalism workshops.
Job Summary: As MCI continues to expand, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Human Resource Officer to join our team. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all employees perform in alignment with their Job Descriptions (JDs) and contribute effectively to our organizational projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performance Management: Develop and implement strategies for effective performance management. Work closely with department heads to ensure that employees meet performance expectations outlined in their JDs.
- MEAL for Organizational Projects: Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) team to integrate HR strategies into organization-wide projects. Ensure that HR practices align with project goals and contribute to the overall success of initiatives.
- Talent Retention: Design and implement initiatives to attract and retain high-caliber employees. Conduct regular engagement surveys and implement action plans based on feedback.
- Employee Relations: Serve as a point of contact for employee relations issues, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Mediate and resolve conflicts to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Training and Development: Identify training needs and coordinate the development and delivery of relevant training programs. Support career development initiatives to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of five years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
- Proven experience in performance management, talent retention, and employee relations.
- Familiarity with MEAL practices and their integration into HR processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, MCI Fellows and alumni.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Desirable:
- Experience in project management
- Experience working in a Media (for) development organization,
- Stellar Monitoring and Evaluation skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications, updated resumes and cover letters to the Media Challenge Initiative via [email protected].
Compensation: An attractive payment awaits the successful candidate.
Deadline: 31st January 2024.
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