Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 13 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Reports To: Human Resources Manager
Department: HR
Tier: 5a
Date: 24 June 2024
Contract Duration: 2 years, renewable
Direct Reports to this Position: None
Assets Controlled: None

Asili Agriculture is a fully-mechanized largescale farming company with an integrated food security platform for East Africa that manages dual-season production of high-quality maize and soybeans for supply to regional food processors. Asili became operational in January 2014 and is currently farming on over 7,000 ha of land in Western Uganda under a conservation agriculture and precision farming approach to maximize yields efficiently and sustainably.
● Our purpose: To catalyse a more equitable, resilient and regenerative food system.
● Our mission: To deliver integrated agricultural land management & marketplace solutions that empower farmers and food system stakeholders to sustainably increase profitability, resilience and nutrition.
● Our vision: A food system in harmony with nature that empowers farmers, nourishes communities, and creates local prosperity.

Our Farm Hubs operate the largest staple foods farming enterprise in Uganda. We also operate grain storage and trading activities serving over 15,000 farmers and supplying over 40,000 MT of food annually. Our Producer Services Business Unit (PSBU) provides bundled services—agronomy, quality inputs supply, grain marketing and financial services—to small-scale producers (also known as smallholders) as well as customized farming services to large landowners. Our Digital Division develops AMSAF – a resilient food marketplace connecting all stakeholders - and implements digital solutions employed across our Hubs and PSBU. Today, we employ 230+ individuals and employ over 800 temporary employees. We are an ambitious and growing business with a vibrant and dedicated workforce committed to expanding equitable, resilient and regenerative food systems in the region.

The Purpose of the role
The Human Resources and Admin Assistant will support the delivery and implementation of all policies and procedures guiding the HR function at Asili Agriculture. They will support the completion of day-to-day HR and Administration tasks including for example visitor and guest services, site maintenance and waste management, IT and office support, legal and compliance, allowances and reimbursements, recruitment, employee welfare and benefits, training and development, onboarding and staff retention, and HR information management systems.

You are best suited for this role if you enjoy a fast-paced, collaborative environment, are a teamplayer, have strong attention to detail, have a strong ethical and moral compass, and are excited about bringing and maintaining order and organisation. You will be outgoing, open and honest, and will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities of the Position
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks with respect to this position:
1. Administrative support
• Site maintenance and infrastructure monitoring
• Filing and data entry
• Office supplies and office organisation
• Visitor plans and coordination
• Insurance, NSSF and other benefits
2. HR support
• Prepare new employee files and ensure completeness
• Support the hiring process including long listing, additional screening, and records • Induction tracking
• Company and employee event and activity logistics
• Training support and logistics planning
3. Other
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, and set an example for fellow employees
• Support financial requisition request tracking and completion
• Monitor compliance with the Annual Leave and Attendance Policies

Personal Specification for this Role
Essential
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
• Knowledge of information management systems and databases
• Experience in data entry and filing
• Experience in travel and event planning and logistics
• Experience in office administration and support
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft suites
• Fluency and excellent written language skills in English

Desirable
• People oriented and results driven
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company

Competencies for this Role
• Professionalism
• Team work
• Productivity
• Communication skills
• Health and safety awareness and compliance
• Problem/Solution orientation
• Continual learning
• Policy compliance

Working Conditions
• Working indoors
• Work closely with executives and other office staff.
• Communicate with people daily by telephone, e-mail, and in person.
• Write letters and memos daily.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Asili Agriculture is an equal opportunities employer and seeks to provide equal-opportunity employment to all employees and applicants. Asili Agriculture strongly believes in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within its workforce. At Asili Agriculture, diversity refers to all the ways in which we differ. This includes but is not limited to age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion and nationality. Asili Agriculture encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply to become part of our organisation.

Any candidate offered a job with Asili will be expected to comply with Asili’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
• Are occasionally placed in conflict situations
• Work as part of a team.
• Repeat the same physical activities, such as entering data into a computer.
• Meet strict deadlines weekly.
• May work long hours to meet deadlines.
• Travel to field sites or between office locations.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Does this sound like an exciting role and company to work with? Do you have any questions? We would be happy to hear from you.

Interested applicants please send your CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this role to recruitment@agilis-partners.com  by 24 May 2024. All applications should include the reference Asili Agriculture HRAA in the subject line. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Please note this is an ongoing recruitment process. Candidates will be contacted and assessed on a rolling-basis.


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