Human Resource and Administration Manager Job at Food for the Hungry

Job Title:    Human Resource and Administration Manager
Job Location:    Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Food for the Hungry (FH/U)
Reports to:    Country Director
About  FH/U:
Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH’s primary goal is to respond to development needs and complex humanitarian emergencies. In Uganda, FH is operational in the communities of Pader, Kitgum, Lamwo, Agago, Kole, Kween, Mbale, and Mukono Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head office located it Kampala.

Job Description:
 The Human Resource and Administration Manager will primarily oversee all HR functions in-country including recruitment, on boarding, training, and employment services. In addition, the HRM will serve in a key FH/Uganda leadership role, liaising between staff and upper management and facilitating interdepartmental communication and positive relationship building among all staff. The HRM will contribute to the overall smooth operation of FH I Uganda’s administration and program areas by providing guidance for all employment and personnel issues.

Job Requirements:

• The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in Personnel/Human Resource Management or related field in the area of Management, Master’s degree in similar subject from a recognized institution.
• At least eight years’ experience with International non-governmental organization, of which 5 years in a managerial position,
• Good organizational and human resource management skills.
• Able to motivate, organize, and train a staff of up to 60 individuals
• Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Good knowledge of Uganda Labor Law
• Possess the ability to work independently with creativity
• Fluent in reading and writing the English language
• Must be Ugandan by nationality.
• Vibrant personal relationship with Christ with a proper understanding of FH foundational principles, Vision, Mission, and Values.

Job Duties:

• Design and Implement Overall HR Structure, Procedures and Protocol for FH/Uganda
• Provide direction, oversight and implementation of all HR Functions
• Responsible for Compensation, Benefits, and Compliance functions of HR
• Address issues related to personnel and staff performance

Deadline Date: 14/04/2014

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting only electronic copies of not more than 2MB of an application letter, a detailed CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant testimonials/certificates, names/contact details of three referees, addressed to:
The Human Resource Officer, Food for the Hungry Uganda
Email: recruitment_fhuganda@fh.org.