Danish Refugee Council,Temporary Human Resources/Administration Assistant Jobs Vacancy

 Closing date: 07 Sep 2017
Background
DRC
is an International non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports
durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced
people all over the world.
In
Uganda, DRC assists the refugees from neighboring countries mainly DR Congo and
South Sudan in the South West, West and West Nile region of the country. DRC’s
assistance to refugees have been both emer

gency assistance to address the short
term influxes from the neighboring countries as well as to address the sustainable
solutions for the refugees. DRC is also the lead of a Consortium (Save the
Children, ZOA, and CEFORD) for the implementation of an EU Trust Fund project
in Adjumani, Kiryandongo and Rhino camp.

Purpose:
Temporary
HR/Admin Assistant, Reports to Area Program Manager, Ensure the smooth running
of the office in relation to all administrative and human resources processes;
ensuring that office administrative resources are used appropriately and in
conformity with DRC/Donor Guidelines and policies.
General
Responsibilities:
Administration:
  • Monitor
    any changes in national laws related to DRC/DDG operations, e.g. Labour
    Law.
  • Perform
    general clerical duties, including photocopying, filing and mailing
  • Routinely
    re-order office supplies
  • Manage
    the filing, storage and security of documents, including HR files, project
    assets, consumables, etc.; ensure all documents are filed according to the
    guidelines in Operations Handbook
  • Maintain
    a tracking system for all communications (in-coming and out-going) by
    receiving and forwarding to the responsible staffs, and circulating from
    DRC/DDG staffs to external parties.
  • Chair
    weekly meetings and send minutes to Kampala
Human
Resources:
  • Maintain
    confidential, accurate and up to date records of all staff (i.e. personnel
    information and management systems)
  • Maintain
    an updated Staff Database including tracking contract dates and extensions
  • Ensure
    staff management and follow up for the office: record staff absences,
    overtime, holidays, contracts, contract renewals and end of contract
    documents and payments, explain policies to staff and implement procedures
  • Track
    staff leave and support Supervisors in ensuring leave planning is done
  • Maintain
    the HR filing system, including update of all paperwork
  • Prepare
    office payroll, tax and social insurance documentation on a monthly basis
    for checking and authorisation by Area Program Manager, and ensure timely
    payment of these
  • Prepare
    recruitment planner to acquire authorization for every position and ensure
    a transparent and fair recruitment procedure in liaison with Area Manager
    and HR Kampala
  • Prepare
    all casual/Volunteer contracts with guidance and support from Kampala HR
    and maintain records of all contract related information; and ensure those
    are paid on a timely basis.
  • Maintain
    Administrative guidelines and update if procedure changes
  • Ensure
    compliance with all DRC/Donor HR and Admin procedures and liaise with Area
    Manager and Kampala HR unit for support in attaining this.
Additional
Tasks:
  • Ensure
    that all finance/admin/HR procedures are carried out according to DRC
    standards and in a transparent way
  • Supervise
    Guards, office attendant and Housekeeping staff and manage their
    schedules, leave planning and other HR needs
  • Take
    initiative to ensure targets are prioritised and achieved before stated
    deadlines.
  • Ensure
    that a good relations with the district authorities are fully maintained
  • On
    request perform any other additional duties assigned by the supervisors in
    order to allow the organisation to function optimally.
  • This
    job description is not a definitive task list but has been done to clarify
    the responsibilities of the employee.
  • I
    have read and understood this job description and I agree to perform the
    duties stated herein to the best of my ability.
PERSONAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Essential:
  • Degree
    in Human Resources, Social Sciences and any other related field with at
    least 3 years work experience in Human Resources and Administration in
    INGOs.
  • Excellent
    knowledge in Administration management and day to day running of office.
  • Possess
    strong Organizational skills.
  • Fluent
    in written and spoken English.
  • Proven
    commitment to work Only for a short period and still be result oriented.
  • Knowledge
    of working in challenging environments.
Preferable:
  • Proven
    ability to manage large and varied workloads, and can manage stress
    constructively.
  • Proven
    ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited
    supervision.
  • Pro-active,
    stable and robust character and a good team-player.
  • Excellent
    communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor.
  • Excellent
    interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective
    working relations at all levels.
How to apply:
Applications
should be in English and include the following:
  1. A
    cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the
    position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria and
    salary expectations.
  2. Concise
    and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about
    your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and
    contact details of 3 relevant references.
Please
send your Cover letter, CV and Academic certificates by email to
administrator@drcuganda.org by 7th
September 2017 5:00pm clearly indicating position name in the subject line.
;§We thank applicants
for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. -text:
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