Human Resources & Admin Officer NGO Jobs – Handicap International

Job Title:        Human Resources & Admin
Officer
Organisation: Handicap
International
Duty Station: Arua,
Uganda
Reports to: Finance/Admin
Manager
Starting Salary: UGX 2,208,949 monthly gross
About Us:
Handicap
International is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation
working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work
alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs,
improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and
fundamental rights. Handicap International is outraged by the injustice faced
by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of
solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live
in dignity.
Job Summary:  The Human Resources & Admin Officer will
ensure the smooth implementation of Human Resources Management and
Administration for the Arua Field Office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Field recruitment –ensure necessary documentation is completed to
    initiate recruitment, organise interviews ensuring transparency through
    the whole process.
  • Monitor deductions of annual leave and other absences  at field level ensuring staff have
    individual leave plans and the same are adhered to.
  • Follow-up on timesheet submission
  • Ensure all new staff have duly signed contracts and updated Job
    desciptions
  • Organise for induction of new staff at field level 
  • Follow up and alert on end of staff contracts at field level;
  • Manage archiving system of contracts and personnel files for
    national staff;
  • Ensure that the administrative support documents related to hiring,
    termination or end of contract for field staff, etc. are on file;
  • Initiate needs assessment for the field, identify training needs
    from the appraisal process and update training plan in coordination with
    the HRM in Kampala;
  • Act as field focal point for health insurance – ensure all staff
    eligible are registered on the plan, share any updates from the provider,
    liaise with Kampala HR and organise for health talks.
  • Define and ensure the application of internal regulations and
    national personnel employment terms and conditions
  • Be responsible for the administrative follow up of all national
    staff in Arua and the compiling of individual files, registration with
    local URA (ensure all staff have TIN numbers) and NSSF.
  • Maintain a staff register or any other legally required records;
  • Prepare payroll updates and send to HR department Kampala by the
    15th of each month for incorporation in the monthly payroll
  • Work with line managers to ensure objectives are set
  • Ensure mid year reviews are done and annual appraisals at field
    level
  • Follow up on end of probation dates and initiate reminders to line
    managers to conduct probation evaluations
  • Ensure that all documentation pertaining to performance management
    is dully filed.
  • Internal communication of HR issues
  • Practical organization of training sessions (planning, organization
    of travel)
  • Organizing staff meetings and welfare activities

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicants for Handicap International Human Resources &
    Admin Officer job must hold a Degree in Human Resources with basic
    understanding of HR functions, knowledge of prevailing labour laws and
    excellent interpersonal skills. 
  • Three years of INGO experience with at least one year of field
    experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to work in hard to each areas
  • Approachable
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates who wish to join Handicap International are encouraged to
send their updated CVs (3 pages max, including three professional references)
with cover letters to HR Coordinator at
job.uganda@handicap-international-ug.org with the subject: 
Application for Human Resources & Admin Officer. 
NB: Applicants
from West Nile region are strongly encouraged to apply. Any efforts to
influence the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 7th January 2019 by 5:00pm
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