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Job Title:   Human Resources Manager

Organisation: Food for the Hungry (FH/U)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kole, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head office located in Kampala.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

What you’ll do…

• As HR Manager, your overall responsibilities will be ;
• HR strategy and Policy development (20%)
• Manage Recruitment and selection processes (20%)
• Team & department management (25%)
• Manage HR Business processes (15%)
• Manage Staff learning and development (10%)
• Manage compensation and benefits schemes and legal issues (10%)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

A successful candidate will have the following:

• FH Association is seeking for an experienced HR Manager who possesses a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a strategic thinking and Administrative skills and will be able to guide and manage the overall provision of human resource services, policies and programs for FH in the country office, including administration of general Human Resources practices. This role ensures that the Organization’s HR initiatives are aligned with its strategic objectives and supports the overall growth and success of the organization.

Experience

• The HR Manager should have a minimum of Eight (8) years of working experience in HR within an NGO setting.
• Working knowledge and experience in developing HR strategy, HR polices and guidelines as well as functional tools.
• Knowledge in strategy development processes, change management
• Experience in dealing with government departments on issues of visas, registration, tax, movement of personnel etc
• Excellent technical knowledge on general HR areas as indicated by the key result areas
• Experience in training and capacity building.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth knowledge of labor laws, Country legislation and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in HR software (e.g., Odoo, Orange, ADP).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Education/Certifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field. An advanced HR related qualification is a plus and HR certifications such as SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or CIPD and membership to the Human Resource Association is an added advantage

Job Level Specifications

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;
• Vibrant personal relationship with Christ
• Excellent people skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, organized, with the ability to proactively solve problems
• Ability to learn new concepts and ideas, adaptable
• Strong working knowledge of computers and MS Office Suite
• Ability to travel (up to 20% per year, domestic and possibly internationally)
• Ability to gather and analyse critical information for reporting and designing systems such as pay scales.
• Culturally aware and sensitive

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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