Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Organisation: International Community of Women Living with HIV Eastern Africa (ICWEA)
Duty Station: Ssenge, Wakiso, Uganda
Reports to: Director Finance and Administration
About US:
The International Community of Women Living with HIV Eastern Africa is a regional advocacy network and membership-based organization. ICW Eastern Africa is run by and for HIV-positive women. Our advocacy is based on evidence of our daily lived experiences to influence policies and programs. We use participatory processes to ensure our work addresses the priorities of women living with HIV, including young women, from the grassroots.
Job Summary: The Human Resource Officer will be responsible for providing support in the various human resources and functions, which include recruitment, staffing, training & development, performance monitoring etc.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess human resource needs in the organization and advise on human resource optimization.
- Review and implement organizational administrative infrastructure, and human resources management policy and procedures in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Develop, oversee and advise management on a staff performance management system, including annual appraisals.
- Lead in handling staff conduct and discipline, and grievance handling procedures.
- Oversee the personnel management that includes maintaining personnel files and staff leave management system.
- Planning and ensuring systematic induction for all new staff and induction plans
- Preparing job descriptions, advertising vacant positions, and managing the recruitment process.
- Orienting new employees and training existing employees.
- Monitoring employee performance.
- Ensuring that all employees are organized and satisfied in their work environment.
- Overseeing the health, safety and wellness of all employees.
- Implementing systematic staff development procedures.
- Providing counseling on policies and procedures.
- Ensuring meticulous implementation of payroll and benefits administration.
- Communicating with staff about issues affecting their performance.
- Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding and human resources related matters in the organization.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold at least Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Resources, Business administration, Bachelors of Industrial and Organisational Psychology from a reputable institution. Post Graduate Diploma or a Masters degree is desirable.
- At least three years of working experience in a HR generalist setup, preferably in an NGO.
- Excellent knowledge of various HR functions such as pay & benefits, recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, training & development etc.
- Good understanding of labour laws, HR functions and best practices
- Experience working with Human Resource Information Management systems
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information.
- Ability to handle highly confidential matters professionally & discreetly.
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to liaise effectively with a range of departments to effectively implement company policies
- Advanced interpersonal skills, demonstrated in the ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues and employees
- High degree of flexibility to work extra hours and travel occasionally under strenuous conditions
- Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet all set deadlines
- Professional and confident with excellent diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Strong ethical and relations standards Outgoing and proactive personality
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to work independently and with minimal direction or supervision Interest in alternative care and child protection issues
- Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their resumes, motivation letter, copies of academic documents, and testimonials to hr@icwea.org and a copy to fatyang@icwea.org. The subject of the application should include; the Last name of the applicant and the position being applied for.
Applications can also be hand-delivered to ICWEA Offices Plot 1106, Ssenge – Kawanda Road, Off Kayunga, Kampala – Hoima Road, Wakiso District
Deadline: 28th October 2022