About US:
One Acre Fund (OAF) supports smallholder farmers to increase their harvests and thus increase their incomes. To do this, One Acre Fund provides farmers with high-quality inputs like seed and fertilizer, financing, and training. We launched our Uganda operations in Kamuli one year ago, and we are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our small but growing team.
Job Summary: The Recruitment Manager will support One Acre Fund in the management of the recruitment function and help them build the HR department.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Hosting/visiting careers events colleges/universities
· Building strong working relationships with key ‘nodes’ in these places also.
· Build and maintain a candidate database
· Actively seek feedback on the OAF recruitment experience providing recommendations for improvements
· The incumbent will also post and advertise job vacancies
· Hold screening interviews by phone and first round interviews
· The incumbent will not support field recruitment during staff up for new seasons
· Responsible for checking references
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Recruitment Associate should preferably hold a a Diploma, preferably in Business Management/Human Resource or other Social Science program
· A minimum of three to five (3-5) years’ experience in Recruiting for a medium level firm, preferably in Kampala
· Ability to build existing working elationships with or good understanding of top Universities, professional organizations, etc.
· Proven organizational, analytical, communication (oral and written) and training skills
· Ability to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines
· Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
· Positive attitude and ability to work independently and in a team
· Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
· Creative approach to work
· Proactive in identifying and solving problems.
· Able to multitask
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending an updated CV and Cover Letter via email at ugandajobs@oneacrefund.org, or in person at the One Acre Fund District Office (in Kamuli, opposite Malamu Center/Victoria House).
Deadline: 16th October 2015