About NRC:

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 30 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP is a global provider of expertise that contributes to solving challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the resilience, and protect the lives, rights and livelihoods of vulnerable people and communities. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.

Job Summary:

The Human Resources & Administration Officer will provide general day to day HR support including Employee Benefits, recruitment, Staff Development, performance management and other administration roles to Isingiro and Kyangwali field offices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Field Coordinator to implement HR initiatives while complying with NRC standards and the national labour laws.
• Support the administration of effective and timely recruitment processes, promoting equity, transparency, and consistency at every step of the process (i.e. review job descriptions, posting adverts and long-listing etc)
• Under supervision of the line manager maintain accurate staff data.
• Organize and ensure that newly recruited staff undergo orientation and debriefing program for staff ending their mission.
• Keep track of leave for all staff and advise line managers in order to properly plan leave for staff
• Keep track of staff’s contract end dates and contract extensions and ensure that notifications are given to the line managers well in advance.
• Prepare and submit monthly payroll staff data;
• Maintain timely update of the filling tree ensuring all staff records are archived in line with NRC guidelines.
• Regularly liaise with the Area Manager, Field Coordinator, and HR Coordinator to develop, promote and maintain Staff Well-being programs in the field.
• Ensure all newly hired staff have Probationary Performance Objectives discussed and agreed upon with line manager and posted on the capacity building plan template.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Human Resources & Administration Officer job must hold a degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• Post Graduate degree is an added advantage
• At least three years of relevant work experience from working as a HR/Admin Officer in an NGO in humanitarian/recovery context.
• Good knowledge to the Uganda labour laws and statutory requirements
• Previous experience from working in the field with refugee and host communities.
• Knowledge of HR functions (pay, benefits, recruitment, training etc.)
• Ability to lead a team
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a complex and challenging environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure with diverse teams from all backgrounds and level.
• Should be able to handle sensitive information.
• Have good spoken and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Have problem solving skills to deal with disputes, grievances and staffing problems
• Have decision-making aptitude
• Be able to work as part of a team

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Deadline: 29^th April 2020