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.
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 to uganda.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