Job Title: HR Coordinator
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.
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Human Resource Manager, the Human Resource Coordinator is responsible for coordinating HR operational activities for the country program. The HR Coordinator will deputize the HRM. The role involves coordinating recruitment, collecting key stakeholder’s views to support the review of the HR policies, support in managing employee relations, providing support and guidance to managers and employees, communicating HR related updates to the team in absence of HR Manager and ensuring compliance with legal requirements and organization policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: As the Human Resource Coordinator, your overall responsibilities will be (JDs Key Result Areas):
- Recruitment and On-boarding
- Staff development & Training
- Performance management
- Payroll Administration
- Leave Management
- HR management (Other HR Aspects)
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The HR Coordinator should have a minimum of at least 6 years’ experience working in an INGO or business environment with demonstrated Human Resources Management experience and high level of responsibility and integrity.
Education/Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- A post Graduate Diploma is Human Resource Management is a MUST and a Master’s degree in the relevant field or any HR certification is an added advantage
Job Level Specifications
- Vibrant personal relationship with Christ and demonstrate willingness to live in a ‘spiritual community’
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong organizational and leadership skills with high levels of integrity.
- Strong knowledge of HR policies and procedures, recruitment and retention strategies, employee relations and legal compliance.
- Ability to present information effectively; experience providing training and staff development, good analytic skills and ability to settle disputes.
- Must demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing requirements; must be able to work independently while being a strong team player;
- Strong skills in collaboration with multi-cultural and diverse teams
- A team builder with excellent people skills; must be culturally sensitive
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Willingness to travel regularly to field locations – flexibility in work hours to accommodate needs at hand
- Demonstrated mobilization skills and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge and sensitivity to gender equality, ethnic minority issues in confidential situations
- Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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