Human Resource Officer Jobs at SNV Netherlands Development Organization in Uganda

Job Title: Human Resources Officer (HRO)

Job Description
Are you interested in joining an international organisation with a long term commitment to sustainable development?
Would you like to work in a challenging environment and develop a career focused on demonstrating shared core values that achieve results?

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is looking for:

Human Resources Officer (HRO)

Based in Kampala with regular travel within Uganda
Local contract (Ugandan nationals only)

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is working in over 33 developing countries across the world in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. The emphasis of our work is on poverty reduction and promotion of good governance through (1) increasing production, income and employment and (2) increasing access to basic services in the sectors of water, sanitation & hygiene, and renewable energy.

SNV started working in Uganda in 1989 and we have offices in Mbale, Fort Portal, Arua and Kampala.

The HR Officer is a member of the Country Management Team and is responsible for HR support for all country based staff; implements HR policies for all personnel in the country; carries out personnel administration and provides HR advice to the Director and Portfolio Coordinators.

The position hierarchically and functionally reports to the East and Southern Africa Regional Human Resources Manager, based in Nairobi while providing HR services to the country.
Key tasks

 Works with the Country Management Team and Regional HR Manager to develop country HR strategy
 Responsible for implementing country HR polices in line with corporate and regional strategies under the five pillars of Recruitment & Selection, Human Resource Development, Organisational Development, Health and Safety and Compensation and Benefits;
 Solves HR questions for all country based staff;
 Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of personnel data for all Uganda based staff;
 Manages payroll of all staff and the administration of all benefits for staff.
 Provides relevant reports to the Head of Administration Centre in Nairobi on the basis of HR data;
 Performs analysis of administrative bottlenecks or deficiencies and reports this to the Head of Administration Centre;
 Provides monthly HR reports, mid-year and annual HR country report and any ad hoc report as requested by Country and Region.

Candidate profile
 Post graduate qualification in Human Resources Management
 Minimum of 5 years work experience in Human Resources at a senior management level
 Active member of Human Resources Association/Networks in Uganda
 In-depth knowledge of HR tools/models under the five HR pillars mentioned above
 Knowledge on and proven experience in Performance Management
 Experience in implementing HIV/AIDS Work Place and gender policies
 Strong Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, Powerpoint, e-mail)
 Strong communication skills in English (written and oral) and organising abilities
 A person of high integrity
 Experience in building solid working relationships and teams

Salary: SNV Uganda competitive scale
Contract period: 2 years with possible extension
Contract type: Local (Ugandan nationals only)
Closing date of application: 27 July, 2012


How to Apply

Candidates should apply by sending:
i) a motivation letter;
ii) an updated Curriculum Vitae, and
iii) names and contact details of three professional referees .
Applications should be addressed to: Human Resources Office, SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, P.O. Box 8339, Kampala, Uganda. Applications may also be sent via email to uganda@snvworld.org


Deadline: 27th July 2012