Job Title: HR Manager – East Africa Operations
Organisation: International Crane Foundation (ICF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The story of the International Crane Foundation began in 1971 at Cornell University with two students who shared a passion for cranes. Ornithology students Ron Sauey and George Archibald envisioned an organization combining research, captive breeding and reintroduction, landscape restoration and education to safeguard the world’s 15 crane species. In 1973, with the generosity of the Sauey family – who rented their horse farm to Ron and George for $1 a year! – the International Crane Foundation “hatched” in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Job Summary: The Human Resources Manager supports the mission of the International Crane Foundation (ICF) by providing support for our employees and supervisors in East Africa(Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. They may also assist with projects in Zambia) so they can achieve our Mission. Responsibilities include leading the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of the staff, ensuring compliance with labour laws, maintaining employment policies and procedures as they relate to business objectives, conducting check-in and exit interviews, and advising managers on personnel matters. As a steward of our culture, the role will inspire, lead, educate, and communicate the values of ICF through sound people management. The incumbent acts as the primary HR liaison between regional offices and Global HR.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The position performs these duties on a regular basis. Actual day-to-day assignments may differ.
- Manage the hiring process, including writing advertisements, posting open positions, reviewing resumes, coordinating and conducting interviews, conducting reference and background checks, and drafting offer letters. This includes the development of ToRs with management.
- Provide new employee orientation, on-boarding, and (one-month check-ins) to foster positive attitudes toward ICF organizational objectives, using these tasks to help foster an employee friendly culture amongst all our staff.
- Coordinate annual and semi-annual Performance Review process by notifying team of event schedule, providing appropriate documents, and tracking completions.
- Provide employee relations support to managers and employees for conflict resolution, performance issues, and other related matters. Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions and helping resolve work-related issues.
- Ensure all HR practices comply with local labour laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.
- From time to time other duties will be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5 or more years experience in Human Resources
- Demonstrated understanding of labour laws and HR practices across East Africa countries (e.g., Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda).
- Demonstrated experience managing diverse teams across multiple countries in the East Africa region
- Experience in developing and implementing HR poliices and procedures.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with experience advising management.
- Preferred:
- Experience working in a global organization.
- Familiarity with international donor-funded organizations
Key Competencies
- Ability to preserve and maintain the highest degree of confidentiality with poise, tact, and diplomacy.
- Experience handling multiple demands simultaneously by organizing, prioritizing competing deadlines, and completing work accurately and timely.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including speaking clearly and persuasively to individuals and groups, listening effectively, and responding well to questions from staff and colleagues.
- Analytical, with the ability to identify problems; collect, organize, and analyze information; and make appropriate decisions or recommendations to resolve problems within defined scope of responsibilities.
- Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy, thoroughness, and strong attention to all aspects of duties.
- Work as a constructive member of the ICF team, including the free sharing of information and technical expertise as needed.
- Possess cultural sensitivity and cross-border collaboration
How to Apply:
To apply, please email your CV and introductory letter for this position to [email protected]. Please put Africa HR in the subject line. CVs should be limited to no more than 4 pages. Please do not attach any additional materials. If needed applicants will be requested to supply this information. ICF will only contact those who are shortlisted for interviews. ICF reserves the right to not fill this position. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Deadline: 22nd September 2025.
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60