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Title:           Human Resources Officer

Organization:  SNV
Netherlands Development Organization

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

SNV is a
not-for-profit international development organization, working in Agriculture,
Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene‘ Founded in the Netherlands in
1965, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 30 countries in
Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international
advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and
organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase
their incomes and gain access to basic services — empowering them to break the
cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

Job Summary:
The Human Resources Officer should be passionate about HR and highly efficient and
effective, give us a chance to interview you. We expect you to have knowledge
of various HR functions. We want a committed, approachable individual  with good character and  good soft skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruitment

·       
Support
the recruitment drive by; advertising recruitment opportunities; and screen
applications received against job requirements.

·       
Working
with the hiring manager, set up and serve the interview process – confirming
interview date/time with candidates and selectors, ensuring interview questions
and copies of CVs are available, assessment tests undertaken, room bookings
made.

·       
Obtain
references, correspond with selected candidates regarding offers, confirmation
of appointment and employment contracts; informing other candidates of their
selection result.

·       
Set up
and update the HR files for appointed candidates once contract is signed.

Staff Development

·       
Support
the HR Department to map staff development and training requirements, in line
with the annual performance appraisals.

·       
In
coordination with Operation and Program departments, arrange for the on
boarding and induction of new personnel; ensuring that they registered within
the necessary systems (including SbD, Timesheet, Payroll, Performance Systems).

·       
Assist
Programming & Operational leadership in the identification and monitoring
of suitable training programs for staff development. Conduct after training
surveys to assess the outcomes and impacts of these development trainings.

·       
Advise
and assist both Programming & Operational management and employees with
respect to employment issues and concerns; through the interpretation of
applicable HR policies and procedures.

Support to HR
Systems & Information

·       
Support
efficient use of SAP by Design by all staff in ensuring all HR related tasks
are completed within the system.

·       
Conduct
routine HR correspondence in line with requirements and as authorised by the HR
manager.

·       
Support
to the HRM in the production of the monthly staff pay roll in line with agreed
procedures. 

·       
Maintain
relevant HR databases and systems – SAP, SABA, and Smart Recruiter by providing
routine summary reports to the HR manager.

·       
Track
completion by managers of the annual Performance Appraisal Review process
(PAR), bringing issues of concern to the HR manager.

·       
Maintain
up to date HR personnel records, and exercise confidentiality at all
times.  

·       
Arrange
necessary HR exit processes for separating staff

General support

·       
Complete
other related tasks as assigned by line manager.

·       
Fully
participate as an HR team member and with other organisational events and
requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate for the SNV Netherlands Development Organization Human
Resources Officer must hold a Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business
Administration or  related field

·       
Bachelor’s
degree in Social Sciences, Human Resources, Business Administration, and
psychology.

·       
Must be
a member of a professional body like HRMUA, CIPD, and CHRM

·       
Five years
at medium level in Human Resources Responsibilities for an international
organisations or private institutions;

·       
Conceptual
working and thinking level with several years of experience in Human Resources.

·       
Demonstrated
knowledge and understanding of donor regulations and compliance issues related
to Human Resources of donor funds;

·       
Proven
experience in risk management;

·       
Attention
to details, preciseness in the execution of tasks, solution-oriented working
approach and negotiation;

·       
Excellent
communication and organisation skills, including the ability to articulate
Operations and logistical data to non-Operations audience;

·       
Ability
to establish and maintain working relations in a multi-cultural environment;

·       
Proficiency
/Knowledge of Microsoft Office and skill in the use of Excel, including
complex/compound spreadsheets and other accounting package is essential;

·       
Excellent
command of English language both written and spoken.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by following
the procedure;

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Deadline: 29^th April 2020

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