The position contributes to HR department by monitoring and implementing human resources policies and strategy in line with Plan’s country strategic plan, global HR strategy and the national labour laws. The successful candidate will be based at Country office reporting to the Country Human Resources Manager.
Specific Responsibilities
• Identifying training needs for various categories of staff, and participating in the design of in-house staff training programs.
• Coordinating and supporting the implementation of appropriate learning initiatives as per Policies.
• Develop and oversee the coordination and implementation of annual staff development /training plans including respective evaluations.
• Coordinate workshops/trainings of all corporate training requirements; follow to ensure learning from workshops/trainings is shared with all staff using an approved approach/ strategy.
• Responsible for staff learning and professional development programs including designing and delivery of programmes and workshops.
• Manage internship placements and maintain database of organisations who can offer various types of professional development.
• Organise and coordinate an effective orientation and induction program for staff in line with the HR induction policy.
• Participate in periodical reviews of HR policies and strategies and employee opinion surveys and make recommendations for the better running of the department.
• Participate in salary reviews and budgeting reviewing job descriptions and person specifications in accordance with changing job requirements.
• Prepare manpower statistics and any other required HR.
• Act as focal person between the HR department and other Plan Uganda offices and proactively manage incoming/outgoing correspondences ensuring response deadlines are met.
Skills and qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource management or related field.
• Post graduate diploma or masters in Human resource management.
• Excellent technical knowledge on general HR areas.
• Knowledge of operationalising HR in a busy NGO environment.
• Firsthand experience and knowledge of working in developing country.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Proven skills in the full range of general HR needs including data management, recruitment, pay and employee relations essential.
• Skills in supporting strategic planning and human resourcing requirements.
• Communication – excellent negotiation and influencing skills in multi-cultural contexts.
• Behaves consistently in approach to work and decision-making.
• Strongly drives performance forward in area of the business for which they are responsible together with the team.
• Sets a strong learning culture in their part of the organisation.
• Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations.
• Aware of impact on others and adjusting own behaviour accordingly.
• Tolerant of difference – cultural sensitivity in relation to its impact on HR.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae, including their contacts, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of 3 references plus salary history touganda.recruitment@plan-international.org, not later than 28 August, 2015.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 28 October, 2015.