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Job Title:   Human Resources & Administration
Coordinator  

Organization:  Norwegian
Refugee Council (NRC)

Duty Station:  Uganda

About US:

The Norwegian
Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping
people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 30 countries,
providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every
year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP is
a global provider of expertise that contributes to solving challenges in the
humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. Our ultimate goal is to
strengthen the resilience, and protect the lives, rights and livelihoods of
vulnerable people and communities. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement
Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for
people displaced within their own country.

Job Summary:    The Human Resources & Administration
Coordinator will implement delegated HR/Admin responsibilities. The incumbent
shall support the Area Manager to advance and implement Human Resources
compliance with NRC policies and procedures at Area Level.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Ensure
that professional recruitment practices are managed in a way that attracts and
retains the highest caliber of candidates.

·       
HR
administration with follow-up on contracts, payroll and leave.

·       
Ensure
an appropriate implementation of NRC’s Duty of care policy.

·       
Ensure
that staff are well managed by careful planning performance management,
monitoring of contract end dates and potential gaps/development opportunities
at Area Level.

·       
Develop
a trainings and capacity building plan based on WDP (Work and Development
Plan).

·       
Report
on a regular basis to the Area Manager on all HR matters to include training
and development, recruitment, employee relations, headcount and employee
engagement initiatives.

·       
Ensure
that staff costs are appropriately budgeted for the Area, liaising with the
Finance department and monitoring Programme proposals to ensure that they fully
incorporate staff costs.

·       
Ensure
staff have a voice through effective communication, feedback mechanisms and
employee engagement initiatives and are responded to appropriately to ensure
positive employee relations.

·       
Technically
line manage HR Staff in the Area ensuring a commitment to best practices and
effective systems are in place.

·       
Implement
NRC’s Induction (NRC WAY Plus) within the prescribed time.

·       
Liaise
with the security, Duty of Care/Staff Care/ Staff representative teams to
ensure that staff welfare, health and safety are maintained at as per NRC
standards.

·       
Maintaining
all Area Office staff records on HR systems /filing Tree and personnel files.

·       
Provide
administrative support to ensure smooth operations.

·       
Manage
inventory of office supplies; purchase supplies and equipment when needed.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Human Resources &
Administration Coordinator job must hold a degree in Human Resources Management
or related field.

·       
Post
Graduate degree is an added advantage

·       
At least
three years of relevant work experience from working as a HR/Admin Coordinator
in an NGO in humanitarian/recovery context.

·       
Good
knowledge to the Uganda labour laws and statutory requirements

·       
Documented
results related to the HR Coordinator responsibilities

·       
Demonstrated
ability to prioritize, and meet deadlines in a complex and challenging
environment.

·       
Ability
to work well under pressure with diverse teams from all backgrounds and level.

·       
Good
communication and interpersonal skills Highly confidential and professional

·       
Ability
to lead a team

·       
Strong
organizational and team working skills

·       
Knowledge
of the context of West Nile Refugee operations. .

·       
A strong
administrative service orientation

·       
Good
cultural awareness and sensitivity

·       
Strong
English writing ability and communications. 

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified candidates who wish to join NRC in the aforementioned capacity should
apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 25^th June 2020

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