Monday 27 February 2012

Job Opportunities at CARE International in Uganda

Job Title: Human Resources Management Coordinator (HRMC)


About this Job:

CARE International in Uganda (CARE) works with others to make a sustainable improvement in the lives of the very poor. Our program implementation is focused on supporting communities in fulfilment of their economic rights and achievement of sustainable livelihoods, conflict resolution and peace building, natural resource management and good governance. CARE is also solidly focused on supporting global women’s empowerment and women are at the heart of our programmes in Uganda. Our operations are guided by our core values of excellence, accountabil­ity, respect, integrity and transparency.

CARE seeks motivated and qualified professionals to fill the positions:

Human Resources Management Coordinator (HRMC) to be based in the Country Headquarters office in Kampala.

The Role:

Reporting to the Country Director, the Human Resources management Coordinator (HRMC) will be responsible for delivery of the Human Resource Management function and provision of HR technical support to all staff and managers across the country office. S/he will work closely with the senior management team to implement and deliver key initiatives which support organisational mission objectives. The key responsibilities in this role include:

Understanding the organisational goals and objectives and supporting them through ensuring optimal management of people resources; providing leadership and guidance to managers in implementing the Human Resource policies including Human resource planning, recruit­ment and selection processes, learning and development, performance management.


Requirement:

Qualification and Competency Profile: Required Educational level:
 Have an undergraduate degree in human resources or related fields such as labour and industrial relations;
 Otherwise, have an undergraduate Degree from any other field with experience in Human Resource Management;
 Desirable educational level: Specialist training or Post-graduate study in Human Resources Management or a related field such as labour and industrial relations.
 A minimum of 8 years professional experience, at least 5 of which must have been in Human Resource Management in a similar mid to senior level position; preferably within a multicultural work environment in a relief and development organisation.
 Demonstrated understanding and proficiency in the field of HR and ability work independently with minimum supervision
 Good knowledge of and familiarity with Ugandan legislation relating to Human Resources and Labour.
 Excellent communicator both orally and in writing;
 Flexible and highly developed interpersonal skills with high level of diplomacy
 Very good Computer Skills particularly in Word-processing, Spreadsheet software and presentation media.



How to apply:


To apply:

This position is open to qualified Ugandan Citizens only. If you meet the above profile requirements and are interested in an opportunity to further your career with one of the top-10 INGO’s in the world and contribute to making sustainable improvements in the lives of poor Ugandans, act NOW! Send your application by the following means before 5pm on Friday March 9, 2012:
By email to recruit@co.care.org:or Deliver by hand to the CARE Office at Plot 17, MacKinnon Road, Nakasero, Kampala.

You application must include a typed cover letter explaining how you meet the profile requirement for this job; a copy of your current CV that has your day time contact phone number and email address. The CV must also contain the names, telephone numbers, email addresses and job titles/professions of three professional/work related referees. Please note that interviews will be scheduled for March and contacted candidates should be readily available.

We thank and apologise in advance that due to the large numbers of applications received, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please mark clear in the email subject or envelope the position applied for.