International Rescue Committee NGO Jobs in Uganda

The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in 42 countries.


The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.

Since 1998, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has provided life-saving services to refugees and vulnerable local communities in Uganda. Currently, the IRC works in Northern Uganda, the Karamoja Region, and West Nile, and has its head office in Kampala, where support to urban refugees is also provided.

The IRC implements programs in the areas of integrated primary health care (including nutrition);

International Rescue Committee NGO Human Resources Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

Responsibilities:

HR strategy and objectives:

  • Linking HR key objectives and priorities to country strategic objectives; coordinating HR practices and priorities across the country program in order to provide and reinforce the recruitment and ongoing development of a competent and efficient workforce.

    HR support to senior management:

  • Advising senior management regarding legal and staff management issues; participating in discussions about structure and organizational development and change; supporting recruitment of senior positions;

    HR planning and monitoring:

  • Reinforcing HR reporting and planning; developing HR key performance indicators in order to develop an informed and accountable HR management

    Compliance:

  • Reviewing and ensuring compliance to HR policies and procedures; coordinating the development of policies, handbooks and supporting their implementation and dissemination;

    Training & Outreach:

  • Leads and develops the IRC Uganda Human Resources efforts by ensuring staff understand and apply HR best practices and IRC policy, and engaging staff to foster and implement a creative and productive workplace that actively promotes learning and staff development.

    Staff Management:

  • Building HR management capacities to ensure qualified and trained Human Resources staff across IRC Uganda as well as efficient and performing HR department delivering timely and accurate services; managing Human Resources staff in Uganda.

    Technical Management & Systems:

  • Efficient & effective human resource and administrative management systems that support the design and implementation of quality programming without compromising compliance.

    Compensation & Benefits:

  • Ensuring an attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package is maintained; developing specific program to attract and retain high performing senior national managers;

    Staff development:

  • With the guidance of Human Resources at Headquarters, oversee the implementation of the staff development policy, programs and tools and link with orientation and performance management plan;

    HR tools and practices:

  • Ensuring standardization and use of best practices across
    IRC Uganda management teams; coordinating the use of salary software and Global HRIS (Workday) in Uganda.

    Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of progressive HR professional experience with a minimum of 3 as the head of the HR function. Master’s degree in related field is desirable.
  • Demonstrated success as an HR generalist supporting employee groups of 400+ employees in multiple locations within the region or global environment required.
  • Strong managerial skills and ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve superior standard in all aspects of human resource management.
  • Previous overseas experience in conflict and/or post conflict environments, with the UN and/or NGOs preferred;
  • Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and computerized payroll systems;
  • Resilience, record of performance in high-pressure work environments and ability to problem solve without immediate supervision.
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment
  • Must demonstrate flexibility, and ability to readily adapt to changing requirements and environments;
  • Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, and training and development

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 20th April, 2018

    For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee NGO Human Resources Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

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