Human Resources/Administration Assistant Non-profit Careers – Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Job Title:          Human Resources/Administration Assistant
Organisation: Danish Refugee
Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Area Program
Manager
About US:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent,
humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more
than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees
and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote
durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of
humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN
Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in
Disaster Relief.
Job Summary: The Human Resources/Administration
Assistant will ensure the smooth running of the office in relation to all
administrative and human resources processes; ensuring that office
administrative resources are used appropriately and in conformity with
DRC/Donor Guidelines and policies.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
Administration:
  • Regularly monitor any changes in national
    laws related to DRC/DDG operations, e.g. Labour Law.
  • Carry out general clerical duties,
    including photocopying, filing and mailing
  • Routinely re-order office supplies
  • Manage the filing, storage and security of
    documents, including HR files, project assets, consumables, etc.; ensure
    all documents are filed according to the guidelines in Operations Handbook
  • Maintain a tracking system for all
    communications (in-coming and out-going) by receiving and forwarding to
    the responsible staffs, and circulating from DRC/DDG staffs to external
    parties.
  • Chair weekly meetings and send minutes to
    Kampala
Human Resources:
  • Maintain confidential, accurate and up to
    date records of all staff (i.e. personnel information and management
    systems)
  • Maintain an updated Staff Database
    including tracking contract dates and extensions
  • Ensure staff management and follow up for
    the office: record staff absences, overtime, holidays, contracts, contract
    renewals and end of contract documents and payments, explain policies to
    staff and implement procedures
  • Keenly track staff leave and support
    Supervisors in ensuring leave planning is done
  • Maintain the HR filing system, including
    update of all paperwork
  • Prepare office payroll, tax and social
    insurance documentation on a monthly basis for checking and authorisation
    by Area Program Manager, and ensure timely payment of these
  • Prepare the recruitment planner to acquire
    authorization for every position and ensure a transparent and fair
    recruitment procedure in liaison with Area Manager and HR Kampala
  • Prepare all casual/Volunteer contracts
    with guidance and support from Kampala HR and maintain records of all
    contract related information; and ensure those are paid on a timely basis.
  • Maintain Administrative guidelines and
    update if procedure changes
  • Ensure compliance with all DRC/Donor HR
    and Admin procedures and liaise with Area Manager and Kampala HR unit for
    support in attaining this.
Additional Tasks:
  • Ensure that all finance/admin/HR
    procedures are carried out according to DRC standards and in a transparent
    way
  • Mentor and supervise Guards, office
    attendant and Housekeeping staff and manage their schedules, leave
    planning and other HR needs
  • Take initiative to ensure targets are
    prioritised and achieved before stated deadlines.
  • Ensure that a good relations with the
    district authorities are fully maintained



Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
    Council (DRC) Human Resources/Administration Assistant job placement must
    hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences and any other
    related field
  • A minimum of three years of relevant experience
    in Human Resources and Administration in INGOs.
  • Excellent knowledge in Administration
    management and day to day running of office.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Proven commitment to work Only for a short
    period and still be result oriented.
  • Extensive knowledge of working in
    challenging environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large and
    varied workloads, and can manage stress constructively.
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet
    deadlines and work with limited supervision.
  • Pro-active, stable and robust character
    and a good team-player.
  • Excellent communication skills, calm and a
    good sense of humor.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated
    ability to establish effective working relations at all levels.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications with the following documents to the E-mail address below;
  • A cover letter (1 page) in which you
    explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the
    qualities and qualifications criteria
  • Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages).
    The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant
    training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant
    references.
E-mail your cover letter, updated CV and academic credentials to:
administrator@drcuganda.org
Deadline: 7th
September 2017 by 5:00 PM

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