Assistant Country Director Vacancy at Action Against Hunger (ACF)

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Organisation: Action Against Hunger (ACF)
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 MoroACF
seeks to hire a highly competent, dynamic and experienced Ugandan national for
the position of Assistant Country Director based in Kampala.
Job
Summary: The Assistant
Country Director (ACD) works in close collaboration and under the direct
supervision of the Country Director (CD). 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 to Districts.
Key Duties and
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
Advocacy and 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
and Experience:
  • The applicant should possess a Masters
    Degree in Social Sciences, Management, International Relations, HR,
    Psychology or a related field. A PGD in HR will be an added advantaged.
  • At least 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.
  • Prior 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)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
    (high proficiency in Excel);
  • Good computer literacy skills i.e. comfortable
    working with computers with minimal IT support is essential.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
    while managing HR matters. 
How to Apply:
All candidates’
applications should include ONLY a cover letter, CV with at least three
referees, copies of academic certificates and a daytime telephone
contract.  Address your email application
to: hr@futureoptionsug.com mentioning “Assistant Country Director” in the
subject line. Action Again Hunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
NB:
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 19th December
2013
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