Human Resources Officer USAID Project Jobs – Education Development Center (EDC)
Job Title: Human Resources Officer
Organisation: Education Development Center (EDC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity, with a focus on vulnerable and under-served populations. Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.
About USAID ICYD Project:
EDC is implementing the USAID ICYD Project. The goal of the five-year, USAID-funded Integrated Child and Youth Development (ICYD) Activity is for Ugandan children and youth, especially the most vulnerable, to receive the support and services necessary to lead resilient, healthy, and productive lives.
Job Summary: The Human Resources Officer will support the development and implementation of HR initiatives, policies and systems; provide counseling on policies and procedures; be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the entire hiring process; and assist in ensuring HR records are complete and up to date. This position is based in Kampala and reports to the HR Manager.
We are looking for a skilled HR Officer who will recruit, support and develop talent while ensuring strict adherence to ICYD policies and procedures. You will be responsible for administrative tasks (i.e. record keeping, reporting, etc.) and you’ll contribute to making the ICYD a better place to work.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives, policies, procedures and systems
- Provide orientation to staff on HR policies and procedures
- Provide support in recruitment and hiring including organizing resumes and job applications, long-listing, short-listing, scheduling job interviews and assisting in interview processes as well as contacting references
- Negotiate and draw hire contracts
- implement effective onboarding plans
- Assist in performance management processes including timely implementation of probation and annual appraisal processes
- Maintain employee records (attendance, leave, insurance, EEO data etc.) according to policy and legal requirements
- Support the HR Manager in reviewing employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance
- Provide support in staff identity card processing for all staff by working in liaison with Procurement
- Work with Logistics to provide data for airtime loading on a monthly basis
- Maintain HR files, databases and records relating to recruitment
- Support in maintaining an effective, accurate, hard and soft copy HR filing system for all employee records as required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources management or BSc/BA in business administration, social studies or relevant field; further training will be a plus
- At least five years of proven experience as an HR officer in USAID funded projects
- Knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development etc.)
- Understanding of labor laws of Uganda and disciplinary procedures
- Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of MS Excel is a plus
- Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
- Strong ethics and reliability
- Language: Fluency in English is required.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 18th August 2021
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