Senior Human Resource and Administration Officer Jobs at USAID FHI 360 in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Senior Human Resource and Administration Officer

About Us:
FHI 360 is a leading global development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated locally driven solutions. Our professional staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society and environment as well as cross-cutting experts in gender issues, research, applied science, behavior change and technology giving us the unique mix of capabilities to address today's diverse and interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.

Job Summary:
The Senior Human Resource and Administration Officer will offer technical support in the areas of HR, procurement, logistics management, security and asset management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•Coordinate the human resource function of the firm

•Maintain work structure and update job requirements and job descriptions for all positions

•Maintains management guidelines by preparing and updating recommended human resource policies and procedures

•Maintains organisation staff by establishing recruiting, testing and interviewing program; and advising managers on candidate selection; conducting and analysing exit interviews and recommending changes

•Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource local labour laws

•Offers day to day performance management guidance to line management

•Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention

•Supervise the regular update of the Non expendable Property register per guidelines

•Ensure the procurement process is conducted in accordance with appropriate FHI 360 policies, regulations and procedures

•Responsible for the security and safety of staff and premises, transport and logistics services for the entire Country Office.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

•The candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in human resource, business administration, social sciences or related field

•The HR & Admin Officer should possess at least five years experience in HR & Administration in a related job role.

•Experience managing staff

•Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

How to Apply:
All candidates should send a cover letter and CV/resume by email to: uganda-info@fhi360.org. Please clearly indicate Job Title in email subject line or on top of envelope.
Deadline: 4th October, 2013