Job Title: Human Resources Assistant
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. Our operations are guided by our core values of excellence, accountability, respect, integrity and transparency. CARE Uganda seeks motivated and qualified professionals to fill the position of Human Resources Assistant.
Reporting to the Country Human Resources Coordinator, the Human Resources Assistant key role will be to strengthen the human resource work in the Country office. This will be done by providing human resource support to CARE’s sub office operations in accordance with human resource policy and procedures.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Supporting the professional and efficient recruitment process
• Be responsible for the Medical Insurance Scheme issues within the country office
• Taking responsibility of all Personnel Records Management (Physical & Electronic)
• Accurately supporting monthly leave reporting and updating the staff list
• Oversee all administration issues like; travel insurance arrangements, Bi- annual staff orientation workshops etc
• Assist in arranging staff team building activities and staff functions
Requirement:
Person Specifications (Requirements):
• University degree in Human Resource Management and at least 3 years relevant HR experience in a similar role or Social Sciences, Administration or Management and at least 2 years HR experience in a similar role with ability to apply labor laws;
• Proven problem solving and customer service skills: the ability to successfully provide support to staff and guide (hiring) managers;
• Excellent communication skills (written correspondence, verbal communication, regular feedback)
• Pro-active, flexible, team player, motivated, with ability to work well and independently under pressure in a fast-paced team environment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills for a cross-cultural work environment;
• Ability to manage confidential information appropriately
• Knowledge of and ability to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent telephone manners
• Excellent written, verbal and numeric skills
How to apply:
Application Procedure:
Interested persons with the above, requirements should submit typed applications together with detailed (CV) giving day time telephone contacts and names and addresses of 3 (three) work related referees as well as certified copies of all academic and professional certificates not later than Friday the 14Ih of June 2012 before 5pm. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not receive any response within three weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. Please mark your’ envelopes.
Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Management Coordinator, CARE International in Uganda, P. 0. Box 7280, Kampala or recruitment@co.care.org:
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