About URCS:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading national humanitarian organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The ICRC is an International humanitarian institution which has a mandate to protect victims of international and armed conflicts i.e. the wounded, refugees, civilians, prisoners and other non-combatants.
Job Summary: The Coordinator Human Resources and Administration will be in charge of developing, implementing and reviewing systems for the acquisition, utilization, maintenance and exit of human resources, assets and infrastructure in line with Red Cross human resource and administration policies and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Steer the development, review, interpretation and implementation of the URC Human Resource and Administration policies, procedures and systems and ensure consistency and harmony with the Global HR framework and national labour legislation.
· Develop and implement the unit’s annual work plans and priorities in line with the HR strategy, URCS finance policy and regulations.
· Develop and lead the implementation of frameworks for recruitment, selection, induction and orientation processes in line with organization requirements and contribute to the development and execution of a plan for acquiring and developing key talent
· Develop and implement performance management systems including facilitating feedback and development plan processes.
· Manage the implementation of initiatives to align URCS’s Strategy with the organizational structure as well as strengthening organizational effectiveness from an OD perspective.
· Supervise, motivate, appraise staff in the unit and build the capacity of staff and partners in line with the HR and Administration policy and other organizational policies and procedures.
· Develop and implement mechanisms for the management, maintenance of and access to Human resource information, records, reports and Knowledge.
· Develop, implement and review a welfare system in line with URCS HR Manual.
· Develop, implement and review asset management and maintenance system policies in line with URC Policies and procedures.
· Plan, prepare, implement and review Asset and Infrastructure management function budget in line with the URCS Finance and accounting policies.
· Develop, implement, monitor and review strategies and plans for URCS office space and facilities requirements provision.
· The incumbent will initiate the preparation, implementation and review of records management and maintenance for URCS HR and general administration functions.
· Coordinate and ensure maximum security of the staff and organization Assets/properties by periodically carrying out an assets audit to review the reliability and integrity of assets management information & activities and make appropriate recommendations to curb the gaps in line organizational policies.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Coordinator Human Resources and Administration should hold a master’s degree in Industrial or Organizational Psychology, Human Resource management or other human resource development related disciplines.
· Possession of a post-graduate qualification in any professional HR discipline and or affiliation to national or internationally recognized HR body.
· Additional training in specialized HR management information systems.
· A minimum of seven years’ experience in managing HR and administrative function and 5 years in senior management position.
· Previous work experience with large institutional donors and funding bodies at international or national humanitarian agency level (Essential).
· Skills in strategic management, planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.
· Demonstrated competence in implementation of performance management systems, recruitment, testing and selection procedures, reward management and Benefit Administration.
· Working knowledge of and implementation of labour laws of Uganda.
· Excellent communication skills, strong inter-personal skills, Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
· Demonstrated skills in training, coaching and developing staff.
· Ability to identify critical financial issues relating to HR management, and with capacity to pay attention to detail.
· Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, Negotiation and influencing skills.
How to Apply:
All candidates who desire to join the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement should send their filled application forms, download here and E-mail to: sgurcs@redcrossug.org or mail via post to: The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road, P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 14th September 2015 by 5.00pm.