WFP Business Support Assistant - Human Resources - Jobs in Uganda

WFP Business Support Assistant - Human Resources - Jobs in Uganda


United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives.

On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.

Responsibilities

  • Provide assistance on general HR queries and follow up actions, to ensure consistent and high quality HR services are delivered to clients.
  • Liaise with other internal units/offices on HR related matters, i.e. payroll, contracts, etc. and provide necessary information in order to enable timely HR services.
  • Provide administrative support in various HR activities in the areas of work allocated by the professional officer including on boarding of new staff members in compliance with relevant processes and procedures.
  • Maintain confidential personnel records, HR databases and archives, to ensure data and files are accurately stored and updated in compliance with the established standards.
  • Provides accurate and timely information, data and advice to field management and employees on the organization’s human resources policies and procedures
  • Supports the development and implementation of HR solutions by understanding how the
    organization works
  • Ensures all staff in the area of operations have job descriptions and TORs; and a copy of the Annual performance Plan (APP);
  • Establishes a leave plan, support implementation of the plan, share necessary forms to be completed, brief staff on their entitlements, in line with the contract terms and conditions and enter data in WINGS and send documents to the HR CO;
  • Input staff data in the HR management systems (WINGS, spreadsheets, etc.) as appropriate;
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time

    Requirements

  • At least a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or other relevant field is desirable.
  • At least four years of progressively responsible support work experience including at least two years in the field of human resources or other related field or equivalent;
  • Excellent command of both written & oral English is essential;
  • Computer literacy i.e. knowledge and skills in using MS Office applications
  • Exposure to humanitarian and emergency situations is desirable.
  • Fluency in English is a must. Proficiency in the local dialects of Lugbara, Aringa, Madi and Luo is desirable.

    How to Apply

    Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 12th September 2019

    For more information and job application details, see; WFP Business Support Assistant - Human Resources - Jobs in Uganda

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