NGO Jobs – Assistant Country Director at Action Against Hunger (ACF)

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Organisation: Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Reports
to: Country Director
Duty
Station: Kampala,
Uganda.
About
ACF:
Action Against Hunger (ACF)
is an International Humanitarian NGO. For over thirty years it has been
implementing Food Security and Livelihoods, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and
Hygiene programs in Lira, Apac. Oyam, Otuke, Gulu, Kaabong, Napak and Moroto Districts;
Working
Relationships: The
position holder works in close consultation and collaboration with the Finance
Coordinator, Technical Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Heads of Bases and
the Program Managers on the mission and with the Desk HR Officer at the Head
Quarters and the Learning Coordinator in Nairobi. The ACD directly supervises
the HR Manager and s/he is a member of the Senior Coordination team of the
Mission.
Key Duties & Responsibilities: 
1. Human Resources
Coordination (70%)
  • ·        
    Lead
    all the HR functions in the mission. Periodical reviews of the Internal
    Regulations of the Mission and the HR strategy ensuring that it is compliant
    with the ACF policy, local labour and tax laws.
  • ·        
    Supports
    the Country Director and other supervisors in all HR matters.
  • ·        
    Liaise
    with ACF attorney for any legal representation and consults with him/her on all
    HR matters.
  • ·        
    Liaise
    with Regional Training Center to create an annual training plan.
  • ·        
    Will
    be the lead for all HR reporting.

2. External Representation
/ Communication (10%)
  • ·        
    Be
    focal person for the compilation and review of all reports which are intended
    to be disseminated externally of the mission.

3. Assists the CD in All
His Duties (20%)
  • ·        
    Analyzes
    and report on the political, security and humanitarian context.
  • ·        
    Maintains
    and develop networks of peers and contacts in order to collect relevant
    information.
  • ·        
    Participates
    in the preparation of reports to Donors and partners, in the preparation of
    MOUs with partners and institutions.
  • ·        
    Be
    focal person for the preparation of the Annual Report of the Mission and ensure
    that the report is reviewed and distributed to relevant stakeholders

Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
  • ·        
    Masters
    Degree in Social Sciences, Management, International Relations, HR. Psychology
    or a related field.
  • ·        
    A
    PGD in HR will be an added advantaged. 5- 10 years experience as an HR
    professional, with a sound knowledge of recruitment, Managing staff exits,
    payroll & benefits management, training & development, and team
    management.
  • ·        
    Experience
    working closely with governments and donors/ interface with local governments
  • ·        
    Proven
    and clean integrity/character with ability to work in a cross cultural
    exposure.
  • ·        
    Excellent
    communication skills in English (Written & Spoken)
  • ·        
    Knowledge
    of MS Office (high proficiency in Excel);
  • ·        
    Comfortable
    working with computers with minimal IT support is essential.
  • ·        
    Ability
    to maintain confidentiality while managing HR matters.

How
to apply:
All applications for
interested candidates should send their applications including a cover letter.,
CV with at least three referees, copies of academic certificates and a daytime
telephone contract. For email applications please note that attached documents
should not be larger than 3 MB. Any larger email will not be considered.
Address your email application to: tender@acf-international.org
mentioning Assistant Country Director in the subject line. Address your hard
copy application to the Base Administrator in ACF bases in Uganda – Gulu,
Otuke, Moroto, or Kaabong, and Country Director in Kampala on Plot 4303 Kiwafu
Road Kansanga, Kampala. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Deadline:
Friday, 10th May 2013 at 5:00pm
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