Jobs at:
War Child Canada

Vacancy title:
Human Resource Manager

Deadline of this Job:
5:00 PM 28th Oct 2016

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
War Child is an internationally recognized charity that works with war-affected communities to help children reclaim their childhood through access to education, opportunity and justice. in Uganda, through its Access to Justice and Protection programmes, War Child Canada provides LegalAid services for Women and Child Survivors of violence and raises public awareness around the impact of conflict on communities and the shared responsibility to act. This programme has now expanded to the South Sudanese refugee settlements in the West Nile region and Kiryandongo where War Child Canada seeks to increase the legal protections of children, youth, women and men and continue to address the prevalence of perpetrators’ impunity through legal intervention, awareness raising and capacity building. Our programming emphasizes strong Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) prevention, identification and response interventions.

War Child Canada has recieved funding from United States Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (BPRM) to increase protection for refugees and other vulnerable persons in Ugandan refugee settlements in the districts of Adjumani, Arua, Kiryandongo, Koboko and Kamwenge. We are now seeking several qualified, experienced, and dynamic persons to join our team in the following positions:

Job Title: Human Resource Manager.
Reports to: Country Director.
Location: Kampala. with travel to field projects districts as required.
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension.

The Human Resources (HR) Manager is responsible for effective Human Resource management and support in War Child Canada, Uganda country program and offices, ensuring consistent and knowledgeable advice and direction with respect to relevant labour legislation and the effective and consistent administration and interpretation of the organization's policies, procedures, guidelines and practices

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential:

• Postgraduate or equivalent qualification in Human Resources Management, organizational behaviour, business or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  
• A minimum of five years‘ HR Management experience in one or more human resource functions including recruitment, employee relations, HR administration, and staff development.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ugandan employment law and an ability to interpret legislation and regulations.
  
• Well-developed knowledge of, and experience in the application of contemporary HR procedures and practices.
  
• Demonstrated effectiveness in contributing and working in a team environment, including the capacity to review and improve workplace practices.
  
• An ability to interact proactively and collaboratively with management and staff at all levels of the organisation in the resolution of HR issues.
  
• Demonstrated competence in conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills. .
  
• Ability to contribute towards the development and implementation of HR programs and initiatives to meet the needs of the organization.

Job application procedureThe Application Package must include:

• Detailed CV.
  
• Cover Letter indicating clearly daytime telephone contact and active email address.
  
• Photocopies of relevant certificates (both professional and vocational).
  
• Contact information of at least three professional referees.

Note: Clearly indicate position and location you are applying for. Interested applicants should deliver ONLY hard copies of their Application Packages to any of the following War Child Canada Offices: Kampala: 2nd floor, Plot 944 Ggaba Road. Kansanga. (Please ensure applications are delivered to War Child Canada NOT War Child Holland:) Kiryandongo: Panyadoli Refugee Settlement RFM Base Camp, Bweyale.

Adjumani: Pakele
Arua: Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement Yoro Base Camp.
Koboko: Lobule Refugee Settlement, Office of the Prime Minister Building.

Note: Qualified female and other equity-seeking candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

War Child Canada recruits with a fair, transparent and competitive process in line with our organizational policy. Any lobbying will automatically terminate candidacy. Thank you for your Interest in War Child Canada.